Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 140William Blackwood, 1886 - England |
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... matters of art which is a part of the Italian birthright . He had recognised Gouache's wonderful talent , and had first brought Don- na Tullia to his studio - a matter of little difficulty when she had learned that the young artist had ...
... matters of art which is a part of the Italian birthright . He had recognised Gouache's wonderful talent , and had first brought Don- na Tullia to his studio - a matter of little difficulty when she had learned that the young artist had ...
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... matter to admit of my not giving your opinion all the weight I could , even if I had not already determined upon the very course you advised . Circumstances have occurred , however , which have almost induced me to change my mind . I ...
... matter to admit of my not giving your opinion all the weight I could , even if I had not already determined upon the very course you advised . Circumstances have occurred , however , which have almost induced me to change my mind . I ...
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... matter for mirth . I do not recollect having talked much to any one . It was a noisy party enough , however . " " Perhaps Donna Tullia spoke ironically , " suggested Corona . " Do you like ' Norma ' ? " " Oh yes ; one opera is as good ...
... matter for mirth . I do not recollect having talked much to any one . It was a noisy party enough , however . " " Perhaps Donna Tullia spoke ironically , " suggested Corona . " Do you like ' Norma ' ? " " Oh yes ; one opera is as good ...
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... matter discussed in no way concerned herself . As for Sarracinesca , he was in a danger- ous position and was rapidly losing his self - control . He was too near to her , his heart was beating too fast , the blood was throbbing in his ...
... matter discussed in no way concerned herself . As for Sarracinesca , he was in a danger- ous position and was rapidly losing his self - control . He was too near to her , his heart was beating too fast , the blood was throbbing in his ...
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... matter . He had last been seen in the Astrardente box at the opera , where he had only stayed a few minutes , as Del Ferice was able to testify , having sat im- mediately opposite in the box of Madame Mayer . Del Ferice swore secretly ...
... matter . He had last been seen in the Astrardente box at the opera , where he had only stayed a few minutes , as Del Ferice was able to testify , having sat im- mediately opposite in the box of Madame Mayer . Del Ferice swore secretly ...
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