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... Sophy Morison , a young lady who has been here several years , and who knows all the ways of the house : and this , " continued she , " is Julia Leslie , who , like you , arrived only yesterday . Sophy will teach you both what you are ...
... Sophy Morison , a young lady who has been here several years , and who knows all the ways of the house : and this , " continued she , " is Julia Leslie , who , like you , arrived only yesterday . Sophy will teach you both what you are ...
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... Sophy , whose superior knowledge gave her dignity in their eyes . Sophy was quite aware of her own im- portance , and as Miss Henrietta had walked away after putting the new pupils in her care , she began to talk to them in a most ...
... Sophy , whose superior knowledge gave her dignity in their eyes . Sophy was quite aware of her own im- portance , and as Miss Henrietta had walked away after putting the new pupils in her care , she began to talk to them in a most ...
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... Sophy : " Emily , Jessie , Agnes , do come here , " continued she ; " here's a little girl that was born in Egypt , " and they all came crowding round poor Laura , and asking her numerous questions all in a breath , most of which she ...
... Sophy : " Emily , Jessie , Agnes , do come here , " continued she ; " here's a little girl that was born in Egypt , " and they all came crowding round poor Laura , and asking her numerous questions all in a breath , most of which she ...
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... Sophy . " I hope you won't think me good - natured then , " said Laura , " for I should not like to be thought stupid . " " I should think not , " returned Sophy haughtily , " but I dare say I shall like you very well ; you seem a sharp ...
... Sophy . " I hope you won't think me good - natured then , " said Laura , " for I should not like to be thought stupid . " " I should think not , " returned Sophy haughtily , " but I dare say I shall like you very well ; you seem a sharp ...
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Agnes Loudon. dare to say anything ; and Sophy thinking her companions had had enough description for the present , said she would ask Miss Somers if they might go in the garden and play , which request being granted , out they went ...
Agnes Loudon. dare to say anything ; and Sophy thinking her companions had had enough description for the present , said she would ask Miss Somers if they might go in the garden and play , which request being granted , out they went ...
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