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... Eleanor Bertie . At my poor father's death , his affairs were found to be in a state of great confusion , and Lord Conings- burgh , our guardian , after a long and patient investigation , saw nothing for it but that Philip should ...
... Eleanor Bertie . At my poor father's death , his affairs were found to be in a state of great confusion , and Lord Conings- burgh , our guardian , after a long and patient investigation , saw nothing for it but that Philip should ...
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... childhood how transient they are ! The day had scarcely closed before my tears were dried , and I was eagerly administering physic to a sick doll of Lady Eleanor's , whose desperate state occupied all the thoughts I VIVIA . 7.
... childhood how transient they are ! The day had scarcely closed before my tears were dried , and I was eagerly administering physic to a sick doll of Lady Eleanor's , whose desperate state occupied all the thoughts I VIVIA . 7.
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... Eleanor's sick doll . My school time was like that of most girls who are unhappy enough to receive their education from home . I was quick - tempered , proud and affectionate , and while the majority of my school reminiscences are of ...
... Eleanor's sick doll . My school time was like that of most girls who are unhappy enough to receive their education from home . I was quick - tempered , proud and affectionate , and while the majority of my school reminiscences are of ...
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... Eleanor ; and the happy holiday times at Coningsley stand up as prominent landmarks in the far distance of these youthful recollec- tions , and almost obliterate both the joys and sorrows of my school life . Eleanor Bertie was my senior ...
... Eleanor ; and the happy holiday times at Coningsley stand up as prominent landmarks in the far distance of these youthful recollec- tions , and almost obliterate both the joys and sorrows of my school life . Eleanor Bertie was my senior ...
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... , at least till the expiration of the period for which my brother's estate had been placed in trust should decide his future plans . I arrived late in the afternoon of a lovely summer day , and found Eleanor with a large 10 VIVIA .
... , at least till the expiration of the period for which my brother's estate had been placed in trust should decide his future plans . I arrived late in the afternoon of a lovely summer day , and found Eleanor with a large 10 VIVIA .
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