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Page 16
... remained with her till she had eaten her breakfast , when she took her into the school - room . The school - room at this moment had none of the quietness which had impressed Laura so pain- fully the night before ; and the young ladies ...
... remained with her till she had eaten her breakfast , when she took her into the school - room . The school - room at this moment had none of the quietness which had impressed Laura so pain- fully the night before ; and the young ladies ...
Page 45
... Laura's life , for she remained at school with nothing to occupy her , while her friend Julia went home . The Governesses , particularly Miss Henrietta , tried every means in their power to rouse Laura from THE PRIORY . 45.
... Laura's life , for she remained at school with nothing to occupy her , while her friend Julia went home . The Governesses , particularly Miss Henrietta , tried every means in their power to rouse Laura from THE PRIORY . 45.
Page 90
... remained at home to take care of those children who could not go . about half a dozen altogether omitted ; they of course had a half holiday , and she very kindly tried to indulge them as much as she could . For Mary and Ellen she was ...
... remained at home to take care of those children who could not go . about half a dozen altogether omitted ; they of course had a half holiday , and she very kindly tried to indulge them as much as she could . For Mary and Ellen she was ...
Page 111
... , and don't cry any more , there's a darling . " Away flew the child , Grace remained behind , very , very happy , and thanking God that she had been enabled to alle- viate in another the very pain she felt so keenly THE MOSS - ROSE . 111.
... , and don't cry any more , there's a darling . " Away flew the child , Grace remained behind , very , very happy , and thanking God that she had been enabled to alle- viate in another the very pain she felt so keenly THE MOSS - ROSE . 111.
Page 112
... remained at school , but in after years , when Grace was visited by a painful and lingering illness , May was her con- stant attendant . At the time we speak of , May was too young to feel any compunction at taking the money ; but ...
... remained at school , but in after years , when Grace was visited by a painful and lingering illness , May was her con- stant attendant . At the time we speak of , May was too young to feel any compunction at taking the money ; but ...
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