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... Agnes , and Agnes so clings to her . I think Gerty is the most unselfish person I ever met with ; she gives up her own way in everything , and so quietly too , you would hardly know it . ' ' She must be a most lovable person , ' said ...
... Agnes , and Agnes so clings to her . I think Gerty is the most unselfish person I ever met with ; she gives up her own way in everything , and so quietly too , you would hardly know it . ' ' She must be a most lovable person , ' said ...
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... Agnes . I am sorry to say I fear she is sinking . ' ' It will be a great trial to Gertrude to lose her , ' said Adelaide . " ' Oh , terrible ! ' Eleanor answered . They are so wrapt up in each other , I cannot think what she will do ...
... Agnes . I am sorry to say I fear she is sinking . ' ' It will be a great trial to Gertrude to lose her , ' said Adelaide . " ' Oh , terrible ! ' Eleanor answered . They are so wrapt up in each other , I cannot think what she will do ...
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... Agnes . ' ' I ? ' Eleanor thought , but did not say , ' I am not one to be a comfort in sorrow . ' ' You are her greatest friend , ' said Anna . ' And you think one's greatest friend should be one's greatest comfort ? She is mine ...
... Agnes . ' ' I ? ' Eleanor thought , but did not say , ' I am not one to be a comfort in sorrow . ' ' You are her greatest friend , ' said Anna . ' And you think one's greatest friend should be one's greatest comfort ? She is mine ...
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... Agnes Leyton in a weary voice , as the carriage in which she lay drove slowly along the steep lane which led to Clereton Rectory . ' Yes , darling , I think so . It is so dark , I can hardly see , ' answered Gertrude , looking out , and ...
... Agnes Leyton in a weary voice , as the carriage in which she lay drove slowly along the steep lane which led to Clereton Rectory . ' Yes , darling , I think so . It is so dark , I can hardly see , ' answered Gertrude , looking out , and ...
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... Agnes in his arms to carry her up - stairs . ' Keep the shawl up to your face , my darling , ' said Mrs. Leyton . ' I will not keep you now in the air ; I am coming up with you . Gerty , love , will you look after the boxes , and pay ...
... Agnes in his arms to carry her up - stairs . ' Keep the shawl up to your face , my darling , ' said Mrs. Leyton . ' I will not keep you now in the air ; I am coming up with you . Gerty , love , will you look after the boxes , and pay ...
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