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... sharp pain went through her heart at being told what , curiously enough , she had not thought of . You must not think Theodora stupid because she so often Gertrude's Misrepresentations . 49 forgets what would be so plain 48 Theodora .
... sharp pain went through her heart at being told what , curiously enough , she had not thought of . You must not think Theodora stupid because she so often Gertrude's Misrepresentations . 49 forgets what would be so plain 48 Theodora .
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Emilia Marryat Norris. Gertrude's Misrepresentations . 49 forgets what would be so plain to other people . It was a part of her character to be oblivious to many common- place things and facts ; and now , the fact that she must no longer ...
Emilia Marryat Norris. Gertrude's Misrepresentations . 49 forgets what would be so plain to other people . It was a part of her character to be oblivious to many common- place things and facts ; and now , the fact that she must no longer ...
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... plain needlework or washing if you do not . ' ' My dear Theo , my dear little girl , you don't know what you are thinking of . You can have no idea of the life of drudgery you are speaking of . ' ' Cannot I guess ? ' said Theodora , her ...
... plain needlework or washing if you do not . ' ' My dear Theo , my dear little girl , you don't know what you are thinking of . You can have no idea of the life of drudgery you are speaking of . ' ' Cannot I guess ? ' said Theodora , her ...
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... plain . Yet Gertrude affected not to see it , and indignantly attacked Theodora on the day of her return . ' She is not half so ill as she pretends , ' said she . ' Now that you are home , she will make you believe all sorts of things ...
... plain . Yet Gertrude affected not to see it , and indignantly attacked Theodora on the day of her return . ' She is not half so ill as she pretends , ' said she . ' Now that you are home , she will make you believe all sorts of things ...
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... the churchyard , and the whole party accompanied her . As soon as they reached the spot , Mrs. Astley saw what was taking place . Several workmen were employed at the newly - opened grave . A plain white stone cross stood at the head , and.
... the churchyard , and the whole party accompanied her . As soon as they reached the spot , Mrs. Astley saw what was taking place . Several workmen were employed at the newly - opened grave . A plain white stone cross stood at the head , and.
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