A New England Tale"A New England Tale" by Catharine Maria Sedgwick. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format. |
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... never seemed elated by prosperity ; and , though she occasionally appeared in an expensive Leghorn hat , a merino shawl , or a fine lace , the gentleness and humility of her manners , and the uniform benevolence of her conduct , averted ...
... never seemed elated by prosperity ; and , though she occasionally appeared in an expensive Leghorn hat , a merino shawl , or a fine lace , the gentleness and humility of her manners , and the uniform benevolence of her conduct , averted ...
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... never investigated , certainly never exposed the cause . Mr. Elton's success in business had been rather owing to accidental circumstances , than to his skill or prudence ; but his vanity appropriated to himself all the merit of it . He ...
... never investigated , certainly never exposed the cause . Mr. Elton's success in business had been rather owing to accidental circumstances , than to his skill or prudence ; but his vanity appropriated to himself all the merit of it . He ...
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... never presumed formally to offer her advice to Mrs. Elton; her instincts seemed to define the line of propriety to her; but she had a way of suggesting hints, of which Mrs. Elton learnt the value by experience. This good woman had been ...
... never presumed formally to offer her advice to Mrs. Elton; her instincts seemed to define the line of propriety to her; but she had a way of suggesting hints, of which Mrs. Elton learnt the value by experience. This good woman had been ...
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... never entered her understanding , or influenced her heart . Mrs. Wilson continued " Sister Convers , I feel it to be my duty to warn you - you , the daughter and granddaughter of worthy divines who abhorred all such sinful practices ...
... never entered her understanding , or influenced her heart . Mrs. Wilson continued " Sister Convers , I feel it to be my duty to warn you - you , the daughter and granddaughter of worthy divines who abhorred all such sinful practices ...
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... never without some badge of mourning,) she stooped and gently wiped the tears from. Jane's cheek, saying, in a low tone, "Bottles full of odours, which are the tears of saints;" then rising, she carefully closed the curtains, and busied ...
... never without some badge of mourning,) she stooped and gently wiped the tears from. Jane's cheek, saying, in a low tone, "Bottles full of odours, which are the tears of saints;" then rising, she carefully closed the curtains, and busied ...
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