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... things , " it seems that a good deal of the old childish gaiety has been lost as well ! She has just time to restore her handkerchief to her pocket before the servant enters with a letter . It comes from May's dearest friend , her aunt ...
... things , " it seems that a good deal of the old childish gaiety has been lost as well ! She has just time to restore her handkerchief to her pocket before the servant enters with a letter . It comes from May's dearest friend , her aunt ...
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... thing , " May said , dismally . “ Shall I tell you what is your strong point , May ? " Aunt Grace said , watching her niece narrowly . " You have a decided gift for making yourself agreeable . People talk freely to you who are reserved ...
... thing , " May said , dismally . “ Shall I tell you what is your strong point , May ? " Aunt Grace said , watching her niece narrowly . " You have a decided gift for making yourself agreeable . People talk freely to you who are reserved ...
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... things we like to do are the things we do best . To people whose faces are set in the right direc- tion their own honest inclinations are the best finger - posts . But just look at the clock ! This is what comes of inviting London ...
... things we like to do are the things we do best . To people whose faces are set in the right direc- tion their own honest inclinations are the best finger - posts . But just look at the clock ! This is what comes of inviting London ...
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... and charming , should persist in taking up such singular notions . There were many things to discuss in the newspaper that morning , and after breakfast Aunt Grace had notes to write - and then came A GOOD RESOLVE . 37.
... and charming , should persist in taking up such singular notions . There were many things to discuss in the newspaper that morning , and after breakfast Aunt Grace had notes to write - and then came A GOOD RESOLVE . 37.
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... things ? Oh , she understood it all now . The cruel task- master , the grudging tyrant of the Universe , was Sin to him only can be rendered painful service . All the tribute of God is Pure Delight . " " I'll try to think only of Him ...
... things ? Oh , she understood it all now . The cruel task- master , the grudging tyrant of the Universe , was Sin to him only can be rendered painful service . All the tribute of God is Pure Delight . " " I'll try to think only of Him ...
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