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... bridge called the Spa Bridge . Towards this bridge they directed their steps . It is narrow , and only intended for foot passengers . ' Oh , mamma , ' cried Caroline , ' what an immense height we are from the ground ; it makes me quite ...
... bridge called the Spa Bridge . Towards this bridge they directed their steps . It is narrow , and only intended for foot passengers . ' Oh , mamma , ' cried Caroline , ' what an immense height we are from the ground ; it makes me quite ...
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Emma Davenport. mamma , ' but the view from this bridge is so exten- sive and so lovely that we will stand here for a while , and look about ; and if you do not turn your eyes directly below the bridge , you will not feel giddy . ' This ...
Emma Davenport. mamma , ' but the view from this bridge is so exten- sive and so lovely that we will stand here for a while , and look about ; and if you do not turn your eyes directly below the bridge , you will not feel giddy . ' This ...
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... bridge and go into the garden ? ' So they went on into a pretty garden constructed on the steep slope of the cliff ; the winding walks were supported by stone buttresses in the steepest parts ; many rustic benches and arbours were ...
... bridge and go into the garden ? ' So they went on into a pretty garden constructed on the steep slope of the cliff ; the winding walks were supported by stone buttresses in the steepest parts ; many rustic benches and arbours were ...
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... bridge . 6 ' What an immense height it is , ' exclaimed Flora ; one can almost fancy it quite unsafe . ' ' Those arches are seventy feet high , ' said Mrs. Leslie . ' They are certainly very slight , but you must remember that no horse ...
... bridge . 6 ' What an immense height it is , ' exclaimed Flora ; one can almost fancy it quite unsafe . ' ' Those arches are seventy feet high , ' said Mrs. Leslie . ' They are certainly very slight , but you must remember that no horse ...
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... , or remain in the Spa gardens , and in the evenings I shall generally be able to walk with you . ' ' Then , Flora , ' said Caroline , ' you will come on the Spa bridge to - morrow morning at eight o'clock , 30 FICKLE FLORA .
... , or remain in the Spa gardens , and in the evenings I shall generally be able to walk with you . ' ' Then , Flora , ' said Caroline , ' you will come on the Spa bridge to - morrow morning at eight o'clock , 30 FICKLE FLORA .
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