Claudine; or, Humility the basis of all the virtues, by the author of 'Always happy'. (M.E.B.). |
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... girl seated amidst her 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 ...
... girl seated amidst her 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 ...
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... girls pick the white , and red , and purple branches of ripe and juicy grapes . The hardy peasant - boys bear away the fruit in panniers , and throw them into large tubs , where their sturdy fathers crush them with a sort of little rake ...
... girls pick the white , and red , and purple branches of ripe and juicy grapes . The hardy peasant - boys bear away the fruit in panniers , and throw them into large tubs , where their sturdy fathers crush them with a sort of little rake ...
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... girls are frequently seen conducting the loaded carts , which are stopped at the gates of the Bourg to pay a small ... girl . who guides them , of a tall and sturdy form , in her short blue petticoat and smart red corsage , holding in ...
... girls are frequently seen conducting the loaded carts , which are stopped at the gates of the Bourg to pay a small ... girl . who guides them , of a tall and sturdy form , in her short blue petticoat and smart red corsage , holding in ...
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... " said she , " remember you must give our Virginie whatever you think will please her ; and not only obey , but anticipate her orders . " But it was not by precept only that this amiable girl instructed ; she gave also the 36 CLAUDINE :
... " said she , " remember you must give our Virginie whatever you think will please her ; and not only obey , but anticipate her orders . " But it was not by precept only that this amiable girl instructed ; she gave also the 36 CLAUDINE :
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Maria Elizabeth Budden. that this amiable girl instructed ; she gave also the example of manners mild and obliging , of words gracious and complacent , of looks kind and courteous . " How shall we amuse ourselves ? " said Jus- tine ...
Maria Elizabeth Budden. that this amiable girl instructed ; she gave also the example of manners mild and obliging , of words gracious and complacent , of looks kind and courteous . " How shall we amuse ourselves ? " said Jus- tine ...
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