Claudine; or, Humility the basis of all the virtues, by the author of 'Always happy'. (M.E.B.). |
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... Fanchon , you must neatly hem this handkerchief , it is for our dear mother . Dear Justine , knit as well as pos- sible , these stockings , you know , are for papa . Maurice , when will your sum be finished ? these flowers shall then be ...
... Fanchon , you must neatly hem this handkerchief , it is for our dear mother . Dear Justine , knit as well as pos- sible , these stockings , you know , are for papa . Maurice , when will your sum be finished ? these flowers shall then be ...
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... Fanchon beg for the flower ? In a moment , it was in the hand of Fanchon . Perhaps she culled for herself a tuft of lilies ; but , if Justine admired and desired the tuft , behold it instantly in the bosom of Justine . But the clock of ...
... Fanchon beg for the flower ? In a moment , it was in the hand of Fanchon . Perhaps she culled for herself a tuft of lilies ; but , if Justine admired and desired the tuft , behold it instantly in the bosom of Justine . But the clock of ...
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... Fanchon , re- counts the traits of goodness in Justine ; she forgets no virtue but her own , praises every one but herself . When the breakfast is finished , Claudine pre- pares her lessons , and begins her work . Is her mother sick ...
... Fanchon , re- counts the traits of goodness in Justine ; she forgets no virtue but her own , praises every one but herself . When the breakfast is finished , Claudine pre- pares her lessons , and begins her work . Is her mother sick ...
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... she has a few batz of her own , so certainly these batz are laid out for bonbons , or toys , for Maurice and Fanchon . Then , on her return , what French name for French beans . kisses , what embraces ! 66 My child , " 24 CLAUDINE :
... she has a few batz of her own , so certainly these batz are laid out for bonbons , or toys , for Maurice and Fanchon . Then , on her return , what French name for French beans . kisses , what embraces ! 66 My child , " 24 CLAUDINE :
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... Fanchon . " Very simple were their dinners : -some vege- tables , cheese , eggs , a little soup , now and then some meat , very rarely any pastry or deli- cacies . But what did that signify ? Every body had a good appetite , and ...
... Fanchon . " Very simple were their dinners : -some vege- tables , cheese , eggs , a little soup , now and then some meat , very rarely any pastry or deli- cacies . But what did that signify ? Every body had a good appetite , and ...
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