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... previously wedded an American heiress , he had remained a devoted cava- lier ; and she found it exasperating , even a little shocking , to see him boldly carried off . But Diana did not bear 22 CUSTOMS AND CHARACTERS.
... previously wedded an American heiress , he had remained a devoted cava- lier ; and she found it exasperating , even a little shocking , to see him boldly carried off . But Diana did not bear 22 CUSTOMS AND CHARACTERS.
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... devoted horticulturalist , and , wander- ing up and down its scented paths , I spent a memorable half- hour . We talked a great deal ; and so delighted did she seem with my appreciative , but uninstructed comments on her flowers and ...
... devoted horticulturalist , and , wander- ing up and down its scented paths , I spent a memorable half- hour . We talked a great deal ; and so delighted did she seem with my appreciative , but uninstructed comments on her flowers and ...
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... devoted aide , Hobhouse , though upright and well - meaning , was a difficult , uneasy character , sardonic , self - centred , over - critical , and sometimes , as when he organized the destruction of his friend's memoirs , tragically ...
... devoted aide , Hobhouse , though upright and well - meaning , was a difficult , uneasy character , sardonic , self - centred , over - critical , and sometimes , as when he organized the destruction of his friend's memoirs , tragically ...
Contents
PROLOGUE I | 1 |
The Desire to Please | 25 |
The Disinterested Gift | 47 |
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