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... became diffused over her own fea- tures . It was a letter from Mr. Murray . In it he apprised his niece , that being so- licitor in a Scotch appeal to the House of Lords , she might expect very shortly to see him in London . Lady Beau ...
... became diffused over her own fea- tures . It was a letter from Mr. Murray . In it he apprised his niece , that being so- licitor in a Scotch appeal to the House of Lords , she might expect very shortly to see him in London . Lady Beau ...
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... became the bride of sir Theodosius Beaumont , the baronet gave her father a solemn promise that she should spend the autumn of every year in Scotland ; but Mr. Murray , un- happy since her departure , regarded the intervening period ...
... became the bride of sir Theodosius Beaumont , the baronet gave her father a solemn promise that she should spend the autumn of every year in Scotland ; but Mr. Murray , un- happy since her departure , regarded the intervening period ...
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... - ed , she met the flash of his keen eye with a steady gaze . " The ceremony of introduction hav- ing again taken place , the conversation became became general . From the doating fa- ther of Henrietta 38 THE HIGHLAND CASTLE .
... - ed , she met the flash of his keen eye with a steady gaze . " The ceremony of introduction hav- ing again taken place , the conversation became became general . From the doating fa- ther of Henrietta 38 THE HIGHLAND CASTLE .
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Rosalia St. Clair (pseud.) became general . From the doating fa- ther of Henrietta little was to be dread- ed , but the wily lady soon became con- vinced that great caution would be re- quisite to veil her purpose from the shrewd ...
Rosalia St. Clair (pseud.) became general . From the doating fa- ther of Henrietta little was to be dread- ed , but the wily lady soon became con- vinced that great caution would be re- quisite to veil her purpose from the shrewd ...
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... a violent effort , with dig- nified calmness , she replied " When I became the visitor of lady Beaumont , I little suspected that her husband would become E 2 become my persecutor . You must be well aware , THE HIGHLAND CASTLE . 75.
... a violent effort , with dig- nified calmness , she replied " When I became the visitor of lady Beaumont , I little suspected that her husband would become E 2 become my persecutor . You must be well aware , THE HIGHLAND CASTLE . 75.
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Page 73 - I wish you happy, sir,Theodosius; it is in your own power to be so; and ne-ver more, I again entreat you, renew this odious subject.
Page 52 - Love wounds no confidence— he gives no smart." MONDAY had been fixed on for a grand ball and supper, in celebration of the birthday of lady Beaumont. The most splendid preparations had been making for some time past to give eclat to the Entertainment. After breakfast, sir Theodosius, taking his hat, left the house...
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