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... told her led to Beechwood Farm ; she was then very quiet as they drove slowly along the rough road , and at last said , " Is grandmamma very deaf ? " " No , my dear , " said her father , " not at all deaf , what should make you think ...
... told her led to Beechwood Farm ; she was then very quiet as they drove slowly along the rough road , and at last said , " Is grandmamma very deaf ? " " No , my dear , " said her father , " not at all deaf , what should make you think ...
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... told his mammy that there were two such pretty little ladies in the carriage , and that one of them smiled at him , and gave him a penny . At the door Miss Mitchell met them , and far from thinking Aunt Jane looked " stupid , " as ...
... told his mammy that there were two such pretty little ladies in the carriage , and that one of them smiled at him , and gave him a penny . At the door Miss Mitchell met them , and far from thinking Aunt Jane looked " stupid , " as ...
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... longing looks of Harry , the eldest of the two at the door , who had both put by their books on the arrival of the visitors , whilst Willie , in a tone of voice hardly above a whisper , told Miss Mitchell 26 COUNTRY PLEASURES .
... longing looks of Harry , the eldest of the two at the door , who had both put by their books on the arrival of the visitors , whilst Willie , in a tone of voice hardly above a whisper , told Miss Mitchell 26 COUNTRY PLEASURES .
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Catharine M. A. Couper. of voice hardly above a whisper , told Miss Mitchell how much weaker he had been , and that he thought he should not live many days ; but not dwelling long on his own illness , he spoke with gratitude of his ...
Catharine M. A. Couper. of voice hardly above a whisper , told Miss Mitchell how much weaker he had been , and that he thought he should not live many days ; but not dwelling long on his own illness , he spoke with gratitude of his ...
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... told , what was nevertheless quite true , that she would not do as much ; " but I do not think it is so very wonderful what Mary does , she has been brought up to it , and is used to it . " My dear Caroline , " said her aunt , turning ...
... told , what was nevertheless quite true , that she would not do as much ; " but I do not think it is so very wonderful what Mary does , she has been brought up to it , and is used to it . " My dear Caroline , " said her aunt , turning ...
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