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Page 99
... expressions - a languid drawl , modified by circumstances , which , to an observant eye , unequivocally told all was studied ; and her face - alas ! no soul was there ! Such was the group assembled at break- fast in the delightful ...
... expressions - a languid drawl , modified by circumstances , which , to an observant eye , unequivocally told all was studied ; and her face - alas ! no soul was there ! Such was the group assembled at break- fast in the delightful ...
Page 127
... forty ; his hair and eyes dark - his forehead smooth and elevated ; a noble serenity was the distinguishing expression of his brow , but a pensive sen- G 4 sibility sibility softened the brilliancy of his eyes , and modulated LIFE . 127.
... forty ; his hair and eyes dark - his forehead smooth and elevated ; a noble serenity was the distinguishing expression of his brow , but a pensive sen- G 4 sibility sibility softened the brilliancy of his eyes , and modulated LIFE . 127.
Page 133
... expression of tender de- light , very different from that even of the highest admiration of mere talent , unless accompanied with some endearing interest in the performer . Both Somerton and Wilmot hoped they in LIFE . 133 See, there is ...
... expression of tender de- light , very different from that even of the highest admiration of mere talent , unless accompanied with some endearing interest in the performer . Both Somerton and Wilmot hoped they in LIFE . 133 See, there is ...
Page 134
... expressing their admiration of such an uncommon excel- lence of eloquence and vocal talent being combined in the service of a remote village church ... The rest of the day was passed in list-- less indolence and vacuity by all , except ...
... expressing their admiration of such an uncommon excel- lence of eloquence and vocal talent being combined in the service of a remote village church ... The rest of the day was passed in list-- less indolence and vacuity by all , except ...
Page 148
... expression when the mind was not called into action . The ge- neral character of her features , when at rest , was pensiveness , but the gaiety and frankness they sometimes assumed , seemed to indicate that the latter were the native ...
... expression when the mind was not called into action . The ge- neral character of her features , when at rest , was pensiveness , but the gaiety and frankness they sometimes assumed , seemed to indicate that the latter were the native ...
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admiration affection amiable Antoine appeared arms attended Aubyn Auriol beautiful Beresford blessing bosom Caroline carriage charm cheerful child Clair companion count of Toulouse countenance countess countess of Desmond daugh dear death delight Denbigh Desmond Desmond Castle duties earl of Desmond elegant Emma endeavoured expression eyes father feeling felt Fitzwalter flowers garden gentle gentleman girl glowing happiness Harlowe Harry Harlowe heart Heaven honour hope Horatio husband inquired interest Isabel Julian Julian St lady Aubrey Lodge look maisonnette manner Matilda ment mind morning mother ness never noble observed passed passion pleasure poor quitted realms of joy remark replied retired scene seemed sentiments Simon de Monfort smile Somerton soothing sorbed soul spirit spot sweet taste tears tender thing thou thought tion trembling virtuous voice Weymouth wife Wilmot wish woman young
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