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Page 7
... looked from one to the other of these prim sisters , and for the first time a sense of the true nature of her situation came over her mind . Mrs. Cecil had had no sympathy with Laura's feelings , but her manners were soft and indulgent ...
... looked from one to the other of these prim sisters , and for the first time a sense of the true nature of her situation came over her mind . Mrs. Cecil had had no sympathy with Laura's feelings , but her manners were soft and indulgent ...
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... looked with terror at the door , as she watched for the appearance of this third Miss Somers , who was her last hope , as she understood Mrs. Somers had but three daughters ; and it is impossible to describe her delight when she found ...
... looked with terror at the door , as she watched for the appearance of this third Miss Somers , who was her last hope , as she understood Mrs. Somers had but three daughters ; and it is impossible to describe her delight when she found ...
Page 10
... looked into the beau- tiful garden , a carpet covered the floor , and a cheerful fire burnt in the grate . Laura was pleased with everything around her , though she did not appreciate these little luxuries , as she did when she had been ...
... looked into the beau- tiful garden , a carpet covered the floor , and a cheerful fire burnt in the grate . Laura was pleased with everything around her , though she did not appreciate these little luxuries , as she did when she had been ...
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... looked like waxen images . I never can be like them . " " But , Laura , " said Mrs. Cecil , " what would you have thought if they had all been whispering and talking when we passed through the school- room ? Surely you will acknowledge ...
... looked like waxen images . I never can be like them . " " But , Laura , " said Mrs. Cecil , " what would you have thought if they had all been whispering and talking when we passed through the school- room ? Surely you will acknowledge ...
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... looked round her in despair , she saw no familiar face , she 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 ...
... looked round her in despair , she saw no familiar face , she 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 ...
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