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... me , ' said Martha , in a tired voice , as Annie turned to go . She did not seem to notice the want of comfort in her room , or the maid's uncivil manner . Servants . 7 ' I can't carry luggage up them 6 The Young Governess .
... me , ' said Martha , in a tired voice , as Annie turned to go . She did not seem to notice the want of comfort in her room , or the maid's uncivil manner . Servants . 7 ' I can't carry luggage up them 6 The Young Governess .
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... seems to consist of two hours ! ' Eleanor would not smile . ' If you have a taste for music , two hours a day . is very good practice ; but it is too large a propor- tion of time for that one thing , unless you can rise earlier , and ...
... seems to consist of two hours ! ' Eleanor would not smile . ' If you have a taste for music , two hours a day . is very good practice ; but it is too large a propor- tion of time for that one thing , unless you can rise earlier , and ...
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... seem to have been in the habit of giving much of the day to study , ' said Martha , who thought this a very idle life , compared with her own in the school - room at the same age . Eleanor knew it was , but did not see fit to acquiesce ...
... seem to have been in the habit of giving much of the day to study , ' said Martha , who thought this a very idle life , compared with her own in the school - room at the same age . Eleanor knew it was , but did not see fit to acquiesce ...
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... seems to be a very cold wind to - day . Have you had a plea- sant ride ? ' ' Yes - no - not very . It was too long . I am tired . I can't bear making calls , it is so stupid . Of all places too , Lyndale ! such disagreeable people live ...
... seems to be a very cold wind to - day . Have you had a plea- sant ride ? ' ' Yes - no - not very . It was too long . I am tired . I can't bear making calls , it is so stupid . Of all places too , Lyndale ! such disagreeable people live ...
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... seems to be a great friend of yours , ' re- marked Martha , glad to turn the disagreeable sub- ject . ' Yes , she is ; my only friend , I think . I don't quite know what it is I like in her , though : she is unlike most girls ; quiet ...
... seems to be a great friend of yours , ' re- marked Martha , glad to turn the disagreeable sub- ject . ' Yes , she is ; my only friend , I think . I don't quite know what it is I like in her , though : she is unlike most girls ; quiet ...
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