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... replied the old lady , as she smoothed the hair on the child's open forehead ; " but where is Caroline this fine morning ? has she not been out with you ? " " No , grandmamma , I don't think she's dressed , I'll go and see ; " and Agnes ...
... replied the old lady , as she smoothed the hair on the child's open forehead ; " but where is Caroline this fine morning ? has she not been out with you ? " " No , grandmamma , I don't think she's dressed , I'll go and see ; " and Agnes ...
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... replied that no habit was more difficult to break , that she had herself when a girl been very dilatory , and that she never cured herself till she was fully con- vinced how much valuable time she lost . Whilst they SPRING . 21.
... replied that no habit was more difficult to break , that she had herself when a girl been very dilatory , and that she never cured herself till she was fully con- vinced how much valuable time she lost . Whilst they SPRING . 21.
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... replied her aunt , " to mark the care which Almighty Wisdom takes of all that He has created , not forgetting to provide for the growth of the little weed . It is more beautiful to me , ” she continued , turning to Miss Horton , " to ...
... replied her aunt , " to mark the care which Almighty Wisdom takes of all that He has created , not forgetting to provide for the growth of the little weed . It is more beautiful to me , ” she continued , turning to Miss Horton , " to ...
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... replied her friend , " that I never before saw in greater perfection in such young people , the beauty of active service and patient suffering . " 66 Beauty and beautiful ! " whispered Caro- line to her sister , as they walked behind ...
... replied her friend , " that I never before saw in greater perfection in such young people , the beauty of active service and patient suffering . " 66 Beauty and beautiful ! " whispered Caro- line to her sister , as they walked behind ...
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... ! my dear , " replied her aunt , " I have but a sad story to tell you " 66 What , is poor Willie dead ? " interrupted Agnes . " My story has more of sadness in it than that , my love , for Willie's best friends could SUMMER . 39.
... ! my dear , " replied her aunt , " I have but a sad story to tell you " 66 What , is poor Willie dead ? " interrupted Agnes . " My story has more of sadness in it than that , my love , for Willie's best friends could SUMMER . 39.
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