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... gave a sob ; then he went on , I could wish you had been born a boy for your own sake , my child . I must speak of this to you , although it wrings my heart to pain you so . Theodora , remember the meaning of your name ! Be God's gift ...
... gave a sob ; then he went on , I could wish you had been born a boy for your own sake , my child . I must speak of this to you , although it wrings my heart to pain you so . Theodora , remember the meaning of your name ! Be God's gift ...
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... but time to call her mother , who was , of course , engaged in quieting the baby , and to send a messenger for the doctor , when the last hurried breath subsided into Mrs. Astley's Grief . I I Then his wife gave ΙΟ Theodora .
... but time to call her mother , who was , of course , engaged in quieting the baby , and to send a messenger for the doctor , when the last hurried breath subsided into Mrs. Astley's Grief . I I Then his wife gave ΙΟ Theodora .
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Emilia Marryat Norris. Mrs. Astley's Grief . I I Then his wife gave floor ; and it was a sigh , and Mr. Astley lay dead . one piercing scream , and fell to the some minutes before she could be restored . As she opened her eyes , they ...
Emilia Marryat Norris. Mrs. Astley's Grief . I I Then his wife gave floor ; and it was a sigh , and Mr. Astley lay dead . one piercing scream , and fell to the some minutes before she could be restored . As she opened her eyes , they ...
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... gave my name to the servant , ' said she . To him she appeared so very young a girl - what he would have called almost a child ; for , you see , the Duke of X was a man of fifty ; and at that age , young people of sixteen do seem very ...
... gave my name to the servant , ' said she . To him she appeared so very young a girl - what he would have called almost a child ; for , you see , the Duke of X was a man of fifty ; and at that age , young people of sixteen do seem very ...
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... be busy . Theodora gladly gave her help , —indeed , she , as usual , did more than any one else ; and even little Edith assisted ; but Gertrude was no more Gertrude refuses to work . 47 inclined to be useful 46 Theodora ,
... be busy . Theodora gladly gave her help , —indeed , she , as usual , did more than any one else ; and even little Edith assisted ; but Gertrude was no more Gertrude refuses to work . 47 inclined to be useful 46 Theodora ,
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