Claudine; or, Humility the basis of all the virtues, by the author of 'Always happy'. (M.E.B.). |
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... young , feeble , poor , had no means of exhibiting the more splendid virtues . But every day she had the opportunity , and never did she want the will , of shewing a good temper , a kind heart , the desire to please and obey . Ah ! yes ...
... young , feeble , poor , had no means of exhibiting the more splendid virtues . But every day she had the opportunity , and never did she want the will , of shewing a good temper , a kind heart , the desire to please and obey . Ah ! yes ...
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... young shepherdesses , and the bleating of young lambs seeking their sober dams . On the points of the rocky moun- A SWISS TALE . 21.
... young shepherdesses , and the bleating of young lambs seeking their sober dams . On the points of the rocky moun- A SWISS TALE . 21.
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... young sisters to follow her example and forward her wishes . " Come , Fanchon , " 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 ...
... young sisters to follow her example and forward her wishes . " Come , Fanchon , " 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 ...
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... young people praise the charms , the attractions of their playmates and companions ! At the end of some days , Virginie quitted the worthy pastor's roof . After her departure , some neighbouring ladies visited Madame Weimar , and ...
... young people praise the charms , the attractions of their playmates and companions ! At the end of some days , Virginie quitted the worthy pastor's roof . After her departure , some neighbouring ladies visited Madame Weimar , and ...
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... young girl ; yet by her amiable conduct she rendered herself and all around her happy : her friends fearlessly trusted in her fidelity- her acquaintance confided in her sincerity and artlessness - every one was convinced that she always ...
... young girl ; yet by her amiable conduct she rendered herself and all around her happy : her friends fearlessly trusted in her fidelity- her acquaintance confided in her sincerity and artlessness - every one was convinced that she always ...
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