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... Emmeline . " " Emmeline ! what a beautiful name ! Is she very pretty ? " 66 " Oh , well enough , " said Huntley , carelessly . Come , will you try this duett , ' Oh , notte soave ? ' It is very beautiful . " " Will you explain the words ...
... Emmeline . " " Emmeline ! what a beautiful name ! Is she very pretty ? " 66 " Oh , well enough , " said Huntley , carelessly . Come , will you try this duett , ' Oh , notte soave ? ' It is very beautiful . " " Will you explain the words ...
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... Emmeline Huntley , ' in a delicate Italian hand . Rosina stood with her eyes fixed on the name , till tears fell on the page . She hastily wiped them away ; then drawing the verses from her pocket , she smoothed them and placed them in ...
... Emmeline Huntley , ' in a delicate Italian hand . Rosina stood with her eyes fixed on the name , till tears fell on the page . She hastily wiped them away ; then drawing the verses from her pocket , she smoothed them and placed them in ...
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... Emmeline , however , ( that is his sister , ) suspects there is some attachment in the case ; as he has sent to her for music , Italian books , and I know not what besides , all evidently for female accommodation . She says she hopes it ...
... Emmeline , however , ( that is his sister , ) suspects there is some attachment in the case ; as he has sent to her for music , Italian books , and I know not what besides , all evidently for female accommodation . She says she hopes it ...
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... Emmeline , but no peace between such opposite characters can be entire or lasting . Such is the history of my gay and gifted friend , who , it seems , is making such havoc among you at Summerfield . Upon my honour , he must be deeply ...
... Emmeline , but no peace between such opposite characters can be entire or lasting . Such is the history of my gay and gifted friend , who , it seems , is making such havoc among you at Summerfield . Upon my honour , he must be deeply ...
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... Emmeline , and that she might in fact be an in- sipid common - place girl in whom it was impos- sible for her talented brother to take interest . Moreover , Mrs. Huntley might be a methodist and a shrew . Hannah found wonderful comfort ...
... Emmeline , and that she might in fact be an in- sipid common - place girl in whom it was impos- sible for her talented brother to take interest . Moreover , Mrs. Huntley might be a methodist and a shrew . Hannah found wonderful comfort ...
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