The Favourite of Nature: A Tale, Volume 2Wells and Lilly, 1822 |
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... her of a most important measure , which had occupied her mind for the last two days , and which , with her assistance , she thought might be carried into exe- cution . VOL . II . K 1 This was no other , than to introduce quadrilles 193.
... her of a most important measure , which had occupied her mind for the last two days , and which , with her assistance , she thought might be carried into exe- cution . VOL . II . K 1 This was no other , than to introduce quadrilles 193.
Page 194
A Tale Mary Ann Kelty. 1 This was no other , than to introduce quadrilles at the ensuing Belton ball , which was to take place in the following week . As this sort of dance was then new in this country , it was desirable , for the better ...
A Tale Mary Ann Kelty. 1 This was no other , than to introduce quadrilles at the ensuing Belton ball , which was to take place in the following week . As this sort of dance was then new in this country , it was desirable , for the better ...
Page 196
... quadrilles , which were forthwith to be put in rehearsal . She did not believe that Mortimer would particularly enjoy the idea of her diverting herself in this manner during his absence . But , besides that he need know nothing at all ...
... quadrilles , which were forthwith to be put in rehearsal . She did not believe that Mortimer would particularly enjoy the idea of her diverting herself in this manner during his absence . But , besides that he need know nothing at all ...
Page 201
... quadrilles ? " " Just as you like - though nothing in the world can be more vapouring than calling upon people . " " It is , to be sure , a silly business . Just running about to tell them what sort of weather it is , putting the whole ...
... quadrilles ? " " Just as you like - though nothing in the world can be more vapouring than calling upon people . " " It is , to be sure , a silly business . Just running about to tell them what sort of weather it is , putting the whole ...
Page 215
... quadrilles , which Miss Brooke had in agitation . which , with " You know she has been so bene- volent as to appropriate you to me , as my scholar , upon this occasion ? " Then I know that she has appro- priated to 215.
... quadrilles , which Miss Brooke had in agitation . which , with " You know she has been so bene- volent as to appropriate you to me , as my scholar , upon this occasion ? " Then I know that she has appro- priated to 215.
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acquaintance admiration affection agreeable appearance assured attachment barouche Bartley Bartley's beautiful believe Belton Bond Street Brooke's certainly charming Cheltenham circumstances countenance dance dear Eliza delight Delville and Sophia doubt Durand Eliza Rivers emotion engagement English country dance exclaimed eyes fancy favourable feelings felt gaiety going gone grave hand happiness heard heart Henley hope impa indifference inquiry knew Lady Delville Lady Delville's ladyship leave lence letter look Louisa manner Marchioness matter ment mind Miss Brooke Miss Ormond Miss Rivers morning Mortimer Mortimer Durand Mortimer's nature ness never Newcome nexion observation painful passed passion perceived pleasure present quadrilles Rectory replied scarcely sentiments shew sigh silent Sir George Melmoth slight smile soon soul spirits spoke suffer suppose sure surprise talk taste tears tell thing thought tion turned uneasiness unem Walde Waldegrave Waldegrave's walk whilst wish woman words
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Page 316 - Pity is a sense of our own misfortunes in those of another/' and if " it is a sort of foresight of the disasters that may befal our-selves/' Eliza's tears, and .ill-suppressed sobs had a more than commonly exciting cause. It was true that she anticipated neither to herself nor Mr. Waldegrave any such disastrous incidents as attended the loves of Romeo and Juliet, but a general resemblance of ill-fated attachment she trembled to presage. A passion founded in dishonour, (and what but dishonour had...
Page 387 - ... tears again interrupted her. He seemed to writhe under the sight of her anguish. Every movement indi-cated the indecision and distress of his mind. At length, unable any longer to support the conflict of his feelings, " Miss Rivers!" he exclaimed, " I be-seech you to hear me. From the first moment I beheld you, I felt for you the highest sentiments of admiration. I need not say, that every succeeding interview served but to increase them. When I knew how you were circum-stanced, I ought most...