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... Tell Robins we want to speak with her , ' she said to the answering footman ; and Robins appeared - a formal , old - fashioned servant , in rustling black silk and a spotless white muslin apron . ' Robins ! ' exclaimed her mistress ...
... Tell Robins we want to speak with her , ' she said to the answering footman ; and Robins appeared - a formal , old - fashioned servant , in rustling black silk and a spotless white muslin apron . ' Robins ! ' exclaimed her mistress ...
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... tell you all about me ; and I will meet you at the train by 2.30 , if you will bring the luggage there . ' Dobbs gave a searching glance at his questioner , and an inquiring glance at Edward , and , apparently Alone on the Quay . 15.
... tell you all about me ; and I will meet you at the train by 2.30 , if you will bring the luggage there . ' Dobbs gave a searching glance at his questioner , and an inquiring glance at Edward , and , apparently Alone on the Quay . 15.
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... tell Miss Lawrence so , ' observed James . ' What is the house like ? ' asked Edward . ' It is a pretty place enough , ' replied their driver ; ' but you must mind the hall , it's polished like glass . You see , no one walks on it ...
... tell Miss Lawrence so , ' observed James . ' What is the house like ? ' asked Edward . ' It is a pretty place enough , ' replied their driver ; ' but you must mind the hall , it's polished like glass . You see , no one walks on it ...
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... tell me your names , ' she said . ' I am Edward , ' and ' I am Richard . ' ' And you must be little Master Tommy , then ! ' said the kindly woman , patting his head . Why , the boys could have worshipped her . But the ordeal had still ...
... tell me your names , ' she said . ' I am Edward , ' and ' I am Richard . ' ' And you must be little Master Tommy , then ! ' said the kindly woman , patting his head . Why , the boys could have worshipped her . But the ordeal had still ...
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... tell . He was as much oppressed and puzzled as his brothers . Mr. Lawrence saw that the poor children were very unhappy , and he told his sister that he feared they did not feel at home . But she did not see it , and she was so ...
... tell . He was as much oppressed and puzzled as his brothers . Mr. Lawrence saw that the poor children were very unhappy , and he told his sister that he feared they did not feel at home . But she did not see it , and she was so ...
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