A Glimpse of the World, Volume 2Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts, & Green, 1863 - 537 pages |
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Page 136
... Rosa- mond spends her time over Mr. Verney's book of en- gravings . ' Annette began to disclaim the imputation of needing such aid , but she was instantly stopped by her provoking sister . ' Truth will out , Annette . You know you have ...
... Rosa- mond spends her time over Mr. Verney's book of en- gravings . ' Annette began to disclaim the imputation of needing such aid , but she was instantly stopped by her provoking sister . ' Truth will out , Annette . You know you have ...
Page 145
... Rosa- mond is of an age to judge for herself as to her own movements . ' Mrs. Patty's face expressed dissent , which she re- frained from uttering . Mrs. Cameron continued : ' The Verneys are very kind , and press it ; and really I don ...
... Rosa- mond is of an age to judge for herself as to her own movements . ' Mrs. Patty's face expressed dissent , which she re- frained from uttering . Mrs. Cameron continued : ' The Verneys are very kind , and press it ; and really I don ...
Page 148
... Rosa- mond's marrying Mr. Verney , it was unwise to throw her constantly in his society . But Mrs. Patty was conscious of prejudice . She disliked Mr. Verney , and could give no particular reason for her dislike . That was a very ...
... Rosa- mond's marrying Mr. Verney , it was unwise to throw her constantly in his society . But Mrs. Patty was conscious of prejudice . She disliked Mr. Verney , and could give no particular reason for her dislike . That was a very ...
Page 161
... Rosa- mond , ' said Myra , pointing to the drawing of the Bridge of St. Martin , which had been begun by Annette . ' Oh ! no ; I accept it as mine now , ' replied Rosa- mond , carelessly ; it makes up the set , and it has done its duty ...
... Rosa- mond , ' said Myra , pointing to the drawing of the Bridge of St. Martin , which had been begun by Annette . ' Oh ! no ; I accept it as mine now , ' replied Rosa- mond , carelessly ; it makes up the set , and it has done its duty ...
Page 165
... Rosa- mond was showing herself to the best advantage , and Mr. Verney was drawing her out as he would draw anyone out , and so they must understand each other better and better . Mr. Verney was rather old , to be sure ; but then he was ...
... Rosa- mond was showing herself to the best advantage , and Mr. Verney was drawing her out as he would draw anyone out , and so they must understand each other better and better . Mr. Verney was rather old , to be sure ; but then he was ...
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