Claudine; or, Humility the basis of all the virtues, by the author of 'Always happy'. (M.E.B.). |
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... brother and sis- ters , and with smiles and caresses giving her gentle commands . My little Fanchon , you must neatly hem this handkerchief , it is for our dear mother . Dear Justine , knit as well as pos- sible , these stockings , you ...
... brother and sis- ters , and with smiles and caresses giving her gentle commands . My little Fanchon , you must neatly hem this handkerchief , it is for our dear mother . Dear Justine , knit as well as pos- sible , these stockings , you ...
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... brothers and sisters . When the dessert was served , the finest cherries were put on the plate of Virginie . you to- Claudine read well , but not so well as Vir- ginie she knew it ; she acknowledged it , and besought her friend to ...
... brothers and sisters . When the dessert was served , the finest cherries were put on the plate of Virginie . you to- Claudine read well , but not so well as Vir- ginie she knew it ; she acknowledged it , and besought her friend to ...
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... brother , sus- tained his head in her arms , whilst she called 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 ...
... brother , sus- tained his head in her arms , whilst she called 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 ...
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... brother , whilst she imprinted kisses on his forehead . He gratefully returned her embrace . " Ah ! how happy I am ! " was his first excla- mation . " And we - how happy are we , again to behold our dear , dear Valence ! " - " To behold ...
... brother , whilst she imprinted kisses on his forehead . He gratefully returned her embrace . " Ah ! how happy I am ! " was his first excla- mation . " And we - how happy are we , again to behold our dear , dear Valence ! " - " To behold ...
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... brother , to inquire how he had reposed , and how she could serve him . -Clean linen well - aired - shoes well - cleaned- clothes well - brushed - all are ready . " Ah ! yes , I see I am at home , " cried Valence : " in what other ...
... brother , to inquire how he had reposed , and how she could serve him . -Clean linen well - aired - shoes well - cleaned- clothes well - brushed - all are ready . " Ah ! yes , I see I am at home , " cried Valence : " in what other ...
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