The confederates [by A. Moysey].1823 |
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... forward , but very slowly . Rupert waited some moments , till the com- panion whom he still supposed this person to have at hand , should also make his ap- pearance ; but perceiving nobody , and being now within three or four yards of ...
... forward , but very slowly . Rupert waited some moments , till the com- panion whom he still supposed this person to have at hand , should also make his ap- pearance ; but perceiving nobody , and being now within three or four yards of ...
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... forward to allow . These two , therefore , had a good deal the advantage over the rest of the company that night they liked each other so well , as to continue their discussions to the ex- clusion of all others ; and since nobody else ...
... forward to allow . These two , therefore , had a good deal the advantage over the rest of the company that night they liked each other so well , as to continue their discussions to the ex- clusion of all others ; and since nobody else ...
Page 66
... forward to acknowledge the ac- quaintance , by bowing to him immediately after he had paid his compliments to the family , with a sort of civil leer , implying that there was some understanding , in the nature of a joke , between them ...
... forward to acknowledge the ac- quaintance , by bowing to him immediately after he had paid his compliments to the family , with a sort of civil leer , implying that there was some understanding , in the nature of a joke , between them ...
Page 115
... he had finished , be first crumpled up all into his hand , as if going to throw it behind the grate ; then forward , demanded the whole attention of the company . relented , opened it again , and , standing THE CONFEDERATES . 115.
... he had finished , be first crumpled up all into his hand , as if going to throw it behind the grate ; then forward , demanded the whole attention of the company . relented , opened it again , and , standing THE CONFEDERATES . 115.
Page 116
Abel Moysey. forward , demanded the whole attention of the company . " Be pleased , young ladies , " said he , holding out the letter with extended arm , " to listen for one instant to this , before you persuade yourselves , which I see ...
Abel Moysey. forward , demanded the whole attention of the company . " Be pleased , young ladies , " said he , holding out the letter with extended arm , " to listen for one instant to this , before you persuade yourselves , which I see ...
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