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Page 96
Yet an acute friend of mine gave a more harmless , or at least a less offensive ,
construction to his attentions , which he conceived to be meant for my daughter
Julia , though immediately addressed to propitiate the influence of her mother .
Yet an acute friend of mine gave a more harmless , or at least a less offensive ,
construction to his attentions , which he conceived to be meant for my daughter
Julia , though immediately addressed to propitiate the influence of her mother .
Page 97
Julia was also extremely ill ; so much so , that I was induced to throw up my
command and return to Europe , where her native air , time , and the novelty of
the scenes around her , have contributed to dissipate her dejection , and restore
her ...
Julia was also extremely ill ; so much so , that I was induced to throw up my
command and return to Europe , where her native air , time , and the novelty of
the scenes around her , have contributed to dissipate her dejection , and restore
her ...
Page 116
And here , dear Mannering , I wish I could stop , for I have incredible pain in
telling the rest of my story ; although I am sure I can warn you against any
intentional impropriety on the part of my temporary ward , Julia Mannering . But I
must still ...
And here , dear Mannering , I wish I could stop , for I have incredible pain in
telling the rest of my story ; although I am sure I can warn you against any
intentional impropriety on the part of my temporary ward , Julia Mannering . But I
must still ...
Page 117
I did not care to press any further questions , for fear of implicating Julia in the
opinions of those of whom they might be asked . Next morning , at breakfast , I
dropped a casual hint about the serenade of the evening before , and I promise
you ...
I did not care to press any further questions , for fear of implicating Julia in the
opinions of those of whom they might be asked . Next morning , at breakfast , I
dropped a casual hint about the serenade of the evening before , and I promise
you ...
Page 118
Julia is very like a certain friend of mine ; she has a quick and lively imagination ,
and keen feelings , which are apt to exaggerate both the good and evil they find
in life . She is a charming girl , however , as generous and spirited as she is ...
Julia is very like a certain friend of mine ; she has a quick and lively imagination ,
and keen feelings , which are apt to exaggerate both the good and evil they find
in life . She is a charming girl , however , as generous and spirited as she is ...
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