Hanworth. Originally Published in Fraser's Magazine1858 |
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Adeline admire affection appeared archery asked Beauchamp Tower beauty believe breakfast brother Burgage burst of joy Calverwells Captain French carriage certainly Charles Stirling child countenance daughter dear dinner doubt drawing-room Edith Somers Elderslie Emilia emotion engaged esteem eyes face feel felt friendship garet glad hand happy hear heard Heir of Redclyffe Helen Stirling hope joined kind knew Lacy Lady Allerton Lady Howell leave letter little Willy look Lord Hanworth luncheon Major Charlton mamma manner Margaret Ramsay marriage mind Miss Allerton Miss Ramsay Miss Somers morning mother never observed once pain party passed poor present racter Ramsay's replied Edith seat seemed sentiment silent Silverston Simon Percy Sir Simon sister smile soon speak spoke sure sympathy talk tell terrace things thought tion told tone turned Valentine Vernon voice walked wife wish worth
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