The confederates [by A. Moysey].1823 |
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... effect of a great place . " This course of objection was not very easily answered , so Rupert said no more , and they returned from their ride ; nor had they met once since : though now , in con- sequence of Mr. Cothelston's repeated ...
... effect of a great place . " This course of objection was not very easily answered , so Rupert said no more , and they returned from their ride ; nor had they met once since : though now , in con- sequence of Mr. Cothelston's repeated ...
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... Jaqueline glided into the room , Miss Cothelston did not immediately com- mence hostilities about the breakfast ; she would only have the effect of calling forth a flippant knew better , being perfectly aware that it THE CONFEDERATES . 45.
... Jaqueline glided into the room , Miss Cothelston did not immediately com- mence hostilities about the breakfast ; she would only have the effect of calling forth a flippant knew better , being perfectly aware that it THE CONFEDERATES . 45.
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Abel Moysey. would only have the effect of calling forth a flippant reply . She therefore content- ed herself with a glum reception of her sister , skilfully intending to include the latter in the cutting reproofs she meditated for Miss ...
Abel Moysey. would only have the effect of calling forth a flippant reply . She therefore content- ed herself with a glum reception of her sister , skilfully intending to include the latter in the cutting reproofs she meditated for Miss ...
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... , he showed much address in his mode of talking to them , flattering deli- cately and differing adroitly , so as ulti- mately to fall into their opinions with a better effect . Some impression seemed even to have been 68 THE CONFEDERATES .
... , he showed much address in his mode of talking to them , flattering deli- cately and differing adroitly , so as ulti- mately to fall into their opinions with a better effect . Some impression seemed even to have been 68 THE CONFEDERATES .
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Abel Moysey. better effect . Some impression seemed even to have been made upon Lady Anna- bella , by the lively circulation of remarks that now ensued : she looked up once or twice , smiling faintly , and observed to Ullesbey , who held ...
Abel Moysey. better effect . Some impression seemed even to have been made upon Lady Anna- bella , by the lively circulation of remarks that now ensued : she looked up once or twice , smiling faintly , and observed to Ullesbey , who held ...
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