Grey Towers; Or, Aunty Hetty's WillGriffith and Farran, 1877 - 284 pages |
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... Thwaites sits alone in his study one wintry afternoon . It is a dingy , badly fitted- up apartment as far as mere furniture goes , for there is nothing pretty or costly in the room ; every article in it seems selected for hard use , not ...
... Thwaites sits alone in his study one wintry afternoon . It is a dingy , badly fitted- up apartment as far as mere furniture goes , for there is nothing pretty or costly in the room ; every article in it seems selected for hard use , not ...
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... Thwaites holds his pen suspended over the paper as he glances up smilingly at his wife . " No , no , you must hear them now , for I can't keep them to myself one minute longer . Aunt Hetty's will has been read , and , only think ! she ...
... Thwaites holds his pen suspended over the paper as he glances up smilingly at his wife . " No , no , you must hear them now , for I can't keep them to myself one minute longer . Aunt Hetty's will has been read , and , only think ! she ...
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Matilda Mary Pollard. Mrs. Thwaites speaks out quickly , as though , if she reflected on her words , she could not utter them quite so bravely . At the moment she thinks she is saying the truth , yet there is a tremble in her voice , and ...
Matilda Mary Pollard. Mrs. Thwaites speaks out quickly , as though , if she reflected on her words , she could not utter them quite so bravely . At the moment she thinks she is saying the truth , yet there is a tremble in her voice , and ...
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... Thwaites feels the worries of the children rather a wholesome discipline to her just now . For , disguise the fact as she may , hide it as much as she can , this news about Aunt Hetty's will has greatly disturbed her . Of late years her ...
... Thwaites feels the worries of the children rather a wholesome discipline to her just now . For , disguise the fact as she may , hide it as much as she can , this news about Aunt Hetty's will has greatly disturbed her . Of late years her ...
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... Thwaites sets herself about the duties proposed . Under her nimble , well - trained fingers the dining - room table speedily shows forth preparations for the children's meal - mugs of sops for the little ones , milk and water , and ...
... Thwaites sets herself about the duties proposed . Under her nimble , well - trained fingers the dining - room table speedily shows forth preparations for the children's meal - mugs of sops for the little ones , milk and water , and ...
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