Claudine; or, Humility the basis of all the virtues, by the author of 'Always happy'. (M.E.B.). |
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... of the church strikes the hour of breakfast : Claudine hastens to lead home her charge . She assists their only domestic , the faithful Madeline , to cut the bread , to gather the fruit ; she places Maurice on his little 22 CLAUDINE :
... of the church strikes the hour of breakfast : Claudine hastens to lead home her charge . She assists their only domestic , the faithful Madeline , to cut the bread , to gather the fruit ; she places Maurice on his little 22 CLAUDINE :
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... Madeline always car- ried away empty platters . Was there some little delicacy on the table , Claudine would not touch it . " It is for you , mamma ; pray eat it . " " Not all , Claudine ; see , your father and I have had enough ...
... Madeline always car- ried away empty platters . Was there some little delicacy on the table , Claudine would not touch it . " It is for you , mamma ; pray eat it . " " Not all , Claudine ; see , your father and I have had enough ...
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... their tender parents ; small gifts were given and received . Every body gave every body bonbons and flowers . Neighbours and friends visited and congratulated each other . On Twelfth - day , Madeline made a fine large 34 CLAUDINE :
... their tender parents ; small gifts were given and received . Every body gave every body bonbons and flowers . Neighbours and friends visited and congratulated each other . On Twelfth - day , Madeline made a fine large 34 CLAUDINE :
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Maria Elizabeth Budden. On Twelfth - day , Madeline made a fine large cake , sweet and spicy ; a bean and a haricot were mingled with the sweetmeats that enriched it . Each had a noble slice ; whoever happened to have the bean was the ...
Maria Elizabeth Budden. On Twelfth - day , Madeline made a fine large cake , sweet and spicy ; a bean and a haricot were mingled with the sweetmeats that enriched it . Each had a noble slice ; whoever happened to have the bean was the ...
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... Madeline to the aid of her mother . By a strong effort , conquering the flutter in her throat , she addressed the young children , and pacified their fears and agitation : she gave the necessary directions to Madeline for the relief of ...
... Madeline to the aid of her mother . By a strong effort , conquering the flutter in her throat , she addressed the young children , and pacified their fears and agitation : she gave the necessary directions to Madeline for the relief of ...
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