The confederates [by A. Moysey].1823 |
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Abel Moysey. of the clearest to a total stranger in those parts ) , looked up at the sun , down again at his watch , and turning his head to observe whether the loiterers at the inn- door were staring at him , entered the wood . Ullesbey ...
Abel Moysey. of the clearest to a total stranger in those parts ) , looked up at the sun , down again at his watch , and turning his head to observe whether the loiterers at the inn- door were staring at him , entered the wood . Ullesbey ...
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... looked up , but without much timidity , it must be acknowledged , at Ulles- bey ; who feeling shy , and disliking the ceremony of introduction , made a speedy obéissance , and was hurried away to Lady Annabella . The latter smiled ...
... looked up , but without much timidity , it must be acknowledged , at Ulles- bey ; who feeling shy , and disliking the ceremony of introduction , made a speedy obéissance , and was hurried away to Lady Annabella . The latter smiled ...
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... looked through it assiduously , un- conscious , as it should seem , of his presence , or , indeed , existence . " I fear , " said Rupert , who had often heard it laid down at the university , that ' t was wretched work , not to make ...
... looked through it assiduously , un- conscious , as it should seem , of his presence , or , indeed , existence . " I fear , " said Rupert , who had often heard it laid down at the university , that ' t was wretched work , not to make ...
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... looked up from time to time to see who observed her , glancing , among the rest , at her sister , who , whenever that was the case , turned away her head and hummed a tune . Their father , though , seemed to desire that the conversation ...
... looked up from time to time to see who observed her , glancing , among the rest , at her sister , who , whenever that was the case , turned away her head and hummed a tune . Their father , though , seemed to desire that the conversation ...
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... looked towards him , assumed a more attentive posture , and uttered some words that were not very intelligible , but expressive , as Ullesbey thought , of contempt or dis- pleasure . He finished , however , what he had • C 3 THE ...
... looked towards him , assumed a more attentive posture , and uttered some words that were not very intelligible , but expressive , as Ullesbey thought , of contempt or dis- pleasure . He finished , however , what he had • C 3 THE ...
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