A Glimpse of the World, Volume 2Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts, & Green, 1863 - 537 pages |
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... words . ' Myra does very well when she chooses to take pains with herself , ' said Mrs. Cameron , languidly . -'My ... word , beyond the 4 A GLIMPSE OF THE WORLD .
... words . ' Myra does very well when she chooses to take pains with herself , ' said Mrs. Cameron , languidly . -'My ... word , beyond the 4 A GLIMPSE OF THE WORLD .
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Elizabeth Missing Sewell. each other but neither uttered a word , beyond the first necessary question . ' Myra has such a very awkward way with strangers , ' observed Mrs. Cameron , in an under tone . ' Rosamond , do try and help her ...
Elizabeth Missing Sewell. each other but neither uttered a word , beyond the first necessary question . ' Myra has such a very awkward way with strangers , ' observed Mrs. Cameron , in an under tone . ' Rosamond , do try and help her ...
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... words being taken literally , Myra was constantly irritated with injunctions to look bright and pleasant when she went down to dessert , till she lost all control of her temper , and in consequence was pronounced the naughtiest little ...
... words being taken literally , Myra was constantly irritated with injunctions to look bright and pleasant when she went down to dessert , till she lost all control of her temper , and in consequence was pronounced the naughtiest little ...
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... word goes further than other people's dozens . ' ' His word , and his wish , and his will , of course ! ' observed Miss Medley ; and her thin lips cunled satirically . When was there ever a man that had not his will ? But what about ...
... word goes further than other people's dozens . ' ' His word , and his wish , and his will , of course ! ' observed Miss Medley ; and her thin lips cunled satirically . When was there ever a man that had not his will ? But what about ...
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... word - but it was something very un- pleasant . ' ' Humbug ! It is his favourite word . You need not be afraid to repeat it , Faith . I know Mr. Cameron well . ' ' If you do , ma'am , it is more than anyone else does , ' answered ...
... word - but it was something very un- pleasant . ' ' Humbug ! It is his favourite word . You need not be afraid to repeat it , Faith . I know Mr. Cameron well . ' ' If you do , ma'am , it is more than anyone else does , ' answered ...
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