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... happy as possible , and then she thought how horribly unjust everybody was ; yet , with all this , the thought of betraying them never once entered into her head . No , her pride revolted against that , as much as against asking pardon ...
... happy as possible , and then she thought how horribly unjust everybody was ; yet , with all this , the thought of betraying them never once entered into her head . No , her pride revolted against that , as much as against asking pardon ...
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... happy , play- ing such divine music , that Laura thought if she was not a real angel she must be the nearest approach to one on earth , and perfectly good . So Laura stole out of her hiding - place , crept to Ellen's side , and then hid ...
... happy , play- ing such divine music , that Laura thought if she was not a real angel she must be the nearest approach to one on earth , and perfectly good . So Laura stole out of her hiding - place , crept to Ellen's side , and then hid ...
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... happy , for she no longer felt alone in the world . Sullenness had passed for ever from her mind ; and , though she was still unhappy , she felt soothed and repentant . Laura opened her heart entirely to her new friend , after having ...
... happy , for she no longer felt alone in the world . Sullenness had passed for ever from her mind ; and , though she was still unhappy , she felt soothed and repentant . Laura opened her heart entirely to her new friend , after having ...
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Agnes Loudon. spend the Midsummer with Julia . This made Laura very happy ; for many and many a tale had Julia told her of their beautiful old house . How it was situated in Westmoreland , near a beautiful lake ; and how the flowers were ...
Agnes Loudon. spend the Midsummer with Julia . This made Laura very happy ; for many and many a tale had Julia told her of their beautiful old house . How it was situated in Westmoreland , near a beautiful lake ; and how the flowers were ...
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... happy day had at last arrived when Julia's brother was to come and fetch them . At length the impor- tant individual arrived , when Julia rushed down into the Hall , still holding Laura's hand , and threw herself into her brother's arms ...
... happy day had at last arrived when Julia's brother was to come and fetch them . At length the impor- tant individual arrived , when Julia rushed down into the Hall , still holding Laura's hand , and threw herself into her brother's arms ...
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