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... heard a thundering knock at the door , hastened to the drawing- room , and reclined her fine form on a sofa , in the most captivating attitude imaginable . СНАР- CHAPTER II . Hasty Marriages . LADY Emily Lessington , PARENTS AND WIVES . 15.
... heard a thundering knock at the door , hastened to the drawing- room , and reclined her fine form on a sofa , in the most captivating attitude imaginable . СНАР- CHAPTER II . Hasty Marriages . LADY Emily Lessington , PARENTS AND WIVES . 15.
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... heard the colonel say " Fear nothing , my beloved Con- stance ; I will never forsake you - all shall be as you wish . Command me , in every thing ! while I have life I devote myself to you and your interests ! " .、 i The enraged wife ...
... heard the colonel say " Fear nothing , my beloved Con- stance ; I will never forsake you - all shall be as you wish . Command me , in every thing ! while I have life I devote myself to you and your interests ! " .、 i The enraged wife ...
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... heard that lady Laura Carleton had arrived only a few days from Paris , and was remaining for a short time at Brighton : he hired post horses immediately , and almost flew to her , and telling her as much as he dared , he entreated her ...
... heard that lady Laura Carleton had arrived only a few days from Paris , and was remaining for a short time at Brighton : he hired post horses immediately , and almost flew to her , and telling her as much as he dared , he entreated her ...
Page 52
... heard of the real affection that bound your husband to Dorrington ; you will , therefore , I am sure , be your own ge- nerous self , and receive the young lady in your kindest manner : she will be with you on the day after you receive ...
... heard of the real affection that bound your husband to Dorrington ; you will , therefore , I am sure , be your own ge- nerous self , and receive the young lady in your kindest manner : she will be with you on the day after you receive ...
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... heard these melodious tones but the good arch- deacon and her mother , for her sisters , stimulated by envy , declared her voice to be so weak , that it would be utterly ruined if she was allowed to sing . Miss Hartington envied her ...
... heard these melodious tones but the good arch- deacon and her mother , for her sisters , stimulated by envy , declared her voice to be so weak , that it would be utterly ruined if she was allowed to sing . Miss Hartington envied her ...
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Page 155 - Hyperion's curls, the front of Jove himself, An eye like Mars, to threaten and command, A station like the herald Mercury New-lighted on a heaven-kissing hill, A combination and a form indeed, Where every god did seem to set his seal, To give the world assurance of a man.
Page 38 - Vice is a monster of so frightful mien, As, to be hated, needs but to be seen; Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face, We first endure, then pity, then embrace.
Page 4 - Worn out at length with mere weariness, she fell into a sound sleep, from which she did not awake until she heard Bob's pleasant voice calling loudly,—
Page 247 - ... of her journey to honour them with her presence. The woman replied that she absolutely refused to leave her room, or even to speak more than was necessary. " Then," said Ramiro, " as it is important that I should have a few words with her, be so good as to tell the young lady, with my homage, that I will do myself the honour of waiting on her in the course of the forenoon.
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Page 216 - ... and her lip began to tremble, and her eyes to fill with tears. He drew his hand across his black, scowling brows, and said—" Be not frightened, my pretty one; but tell me what is your mother's name?