Lady Granard's nieces [by J.V. Pinkney]. |
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... and understood their latter discourse . Everard felt annoyed at this ; Charles only laughed ; but there was no time now left to reflect upon it , for the waiter , after receiving the accustomed fees , 28 LADY GRANARD'S NIECES .
... and understood their latter discourse . Everard felt annoyed at this ; Charles only laughed ; but there was no time now left to reflect upon it , for the waiter , after receiving the accustomed fees , 28 LADY GRANARD'S NIECES .
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... felt an interest in her , it was sincere and deep . But I could only pity her ; she was not one to whom my services could be offered , or if offered prove of any avail . I stayed , however , until she recovered herself sufficiently to ...
... felt an interest in her , it was sincere and deep . But I could only pity her ; she was not one to whom my services could be offered , or if offered prove of any avail . I stayed , however , until she recovered herself sufficiently to ...
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... felt he could have sworn to her truth and innocence , and told the accuser she had been wronged - deeply wronged . He laid her gently within the boat ; and disembarrassing himself of his cloak , wrapped it well around her ; then hastily ...
... felt he could have sworn to her truth and innocence , and told the accuser she had been wronged - deeply wronged . He laid her gently within the boat ; and disembarrassing himself of his cloak , wrapped it well around her ; then hastily ...
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... felt a scarcely re- sistible desire to laugh . " I am very much obliged to you and to this gentleman , " replied Coralie who seemed a little embarrassed , " but madame , I must decline your proffered kindnesses ; therefore let me return ...
... felt a scarcely re- sistible desire to laugh . " I am very much obliged to you and to this gentleman , " replied Coralie who seemed a little embarrassed , " but madame , I must decline your proffered kindnesses ; therefore let me return ...
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... man ! Besides , I felt I was wrong in delaying the marriage at all , so I was obliged to accept it to excuse my tardiness . Come , Charles , I am ready . " said 66 Wait one moment , Effingham , " Charles LADY GRANARD'S NIECES . 79.
... man ! Besides , I felt I was wrong in delaying the marriage at all , so I was obliged to accept it to excuse my tardiness . Come , Charles , I am ready . " said 66 Wait one moment , Effingham , " Charles LADY GRANARD'S NIECES . 79.
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