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Page 182
... lady offended herewith demands her Ribband , but he refusing to restore it , the young Lady addressing herself to me , said , Monsieur , I pray get my Ribband from that gentleman ; hereupon going towards him , I courteously , with my ...
... lady offended herewith demands her Ribband , but he refusing to restore it , the young Lady addressing herself to me , said , Monsieur , I pray get my Ribband from that gentleman ; hereupon going towards him , I courteously , with my ...
Page 183
... Lady was about to put the Ribband on her hand , when I seizing upon his arm , said to the young Lady , it was I that gave it . Pardon me , quoth she , it is he that gives it me : I said then , Madam , I will not contradict you , but if ...
... Lady was about to put the Ribband on her hand , when I seizing upon his arm , said to the young Lady , it was I that gave it . Pardon me , quoth she , it is he that gives it me : I said then , Madam , I will not contradict you , but if ...
Page 458
... Lady Blarney was particularly attached to Olivia ; Miss Carolina Wilhelmina Amelia Skeggs ( I love to give the whole name ) took a greater fancy to her sister . They supported the conversation between themselves , while my daughters ...
... Lady Blarney was particularly attached to Olivia ; Miss Carolina Wilhelmina Amelia Skeggs ( I love to give the whole name ) took a greater fancy to her sister . They supported the conversation between themselves , while my daughters ...
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