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... you , who used always to be so animated ; believe me , I had rather now see you weep a little ; it would be more in character with both the the tenderness and energy of your natu- ral disposition . 24 PARENTS AND WIVES .
... you , who used always to be so animated ; believe me , I had rather now see you weep a little ; it would be more in character with both the the tenderness and energy of your natu- ral disposition . 24 PARENTS AND WIVES .
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Sarah Green. mate ? He felt sure that lady Emily would never believe that she was the daughter of his friend , but pretend to think that , child as she was , she was only some cherished favourite of his own ; for it was so customary for ...
Sarah Green. mate ? He felt sure that lady Emily would never believe that she was the daughter of his friend , but pretend to think that , child as she was , she was only some cherished favourite of his own ; for it was so customary for ...
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... - ment ; lady Emily had always been taught to believe , that no man's taste in the whole world , so far as it rela- ted to female beauty , could equal that of the the major's ; she was therefore in high spirits , 68 PARENTS AND WIVES .
... - ment ; lady Emily had always been taught to believe , that no man's taste in the whole world , so far as it rela- ted to female beauty , could equal that of the the major's ; she was therefore in high spirits , 68 PARENTS AND WIVES .
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... ; and if you do not take care , I believe she will supplant you . " Clarissa attempted to laugh , but she was not herself - she was mortified , she knew G 2 knew not why , to see the cold air of PARENTS AND WIVES . 123.
... ; and if you do not take care , I believe she will supplant you . " Clarissa attempted to laugh , but she was not herself - she was mortified , she knew G 2 knew not why , to see the cold air of PARENTS AND WIVES . 123.
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... more than half inclined to believe her ; while lady Emily , giving way to her suspicion of others , because plotting guilt at that VOL . I. I very very time herself restless and jealous she knew not why PARENTS AND WIVES . 169 .
... more than half inclined to believe her ; while lady Emily , giving way to her suspicion of others , because plotting guilt at that VOL . I. I very very time herself restless and jealous she knew not why PARENTS AND WIVES . 169 .
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