A Glimpse of the World, Volume 2Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts, & Green, 1863 - 537 pages |
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... Colonel Verney's man down , since breakfast , and he says they are likely to have a gay time there before long , for the Colonel's nephew is expected back from India , and there will be dinner - parties for him . ' ' Your master ...
... Colonel Verney's man down , since breakfast , and he says they are likely to have a gay time there before long , for the Colonel's nephew is expected back from India , and there will be dinner - parties for him . ' ' Your master ...
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... Colonel Verney's , for instance , ' continued Juliet . ' Myra and I were talking the other day about the new words Mrs. Verney uses . Self- appreciation , she said , was Catharine Verney's characteristic . ' ' I suppose a characteristic ...
... Colonel Verney's , for instance , ' continued Juliet . ' Myra and I were talking the other day about the new words Mrs. Verney uses . Self- appreciation , she said , was Catharine Verney's characteristic . ' ' I suppose a characteristic ...
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... Colonel Verney's , I sup- pose ? ' said Mrs. Cameron . ' Yes , I hope to have that pleasure ; ' and there was ancther glance at Rosamond . ' I conclude , of course , you all dine there ? ' ' Mamma , I should prefer going in the evening ...
... Colonel Verney's , I sup- pose ? ' said Mrs. Cameron . ' Yes , I hope to have that pleasure ; ' and there was ancther glance at Rosamond . ' I conclude , of course , you all dine there ? ' ' Mamma , I should prefer going in the evening ...
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... Colonel Verney's they will call for you at twenty minutes past six , and give you a seat in their fly . ' Faith put her head in at the door of Miss Medley's parlour , and surprised that lady in the act of taking off her cap and ...
... Colonel Verney's they will call for you at twenty minutes past six , and give you a seat in their fly . ' Faith put her head in at the door of Miss Medley's parlour , and surprised that lady in the act of taking off her cap and ...
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... Colonel's nephew , just come from India , and the young gentlemen , Master John and Master William , home for Easter ... Verney . I am deeply interested in everything connected with India : yet it perplexes me . Are you going 78 A ...
... Colonel's nephew , just come from India , and the young gentlemen , Master John and Master William , home for Easter ... Verney . I am deeply interested in everything connected with India : yet it perplexes me . Are you going 78 A ...
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