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Page 5
... heard that Laura was speaking , while the words conveyed no ideas to her mind . At last the carriage stopped at the school . It was a large brick house , with a small garden in front ; and there was a little white gate with a straight ...
... heard that Laura was speaking , while the words conveyed no ideas to her mind . At last the carriage stopped at the school . It was a large brick house , with a small garden in front ; and there was a little white gate with a straight ...
Page 9
... heard : and the young ladies rose simultaneously , and as quietly as possible , remain- ing standing while Mrs. Cecil and Laura passed through . Laura felt her heart sink again at this unnatural quietude . " This will never do for me ...
... heard : and the young ladies rose simultaneously , and as quietly as possible , remain- ing standing while Mrs. Cecil and Laura passed through . Laura felt her heart sink again at this unnatural quietude . " This will never do for me ...
Page 12
... heard no well - known voice , and , sinking on the sofa , she hid her face in the pillow , and gave way to a burst of grief . For some time , she sobbed so loudly , that she could not hear what was said to her ; but as she became ...
... heard no well - known voice , and , sinking on the sofa , she hid her face in the pillow , and gave way to a burst of grief . For some time , she sobbed so loudly , that she could not hear what was said to her ; but as she became ...
Page 25
... heard them compli- mented by the governess for their industry ; she looked in their faces in vain for any sign of shame , there was none to be seen , nothing showed their deception , and day after day they did the same thing with ...
... heard them compli- mented by the governess for their industry ; she looked in their faces in vain for any sign of shame , there was none to be seen , nothing showed their deception , and day after day they did the same thing with ...
Page 36
... heard they were all at prayers ; she waited till they had finished , and then , trembling with shame , entered the room . They were all taking their places at table , so she was not much noticed , and she sat down silently on the form ...
... heard they were all at prayers ; she waited till they had finished , and then , trembling with shame , entered the room . They were all taking their places at table , so she was not much noticed , and she sat down silently on the form ...
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