Grey Towers; Or, Aunty Hetty's WillGriffith and Farran, 1877 - 284 pages |
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... expected that would be the case , Gerty ; and yet the news brings somewhat of a surprise with it . I hope you are not disappointed ? You have not been building up any airy castles about Aunt Hetty's will , have you ? " " Disappointed ...
... expected that would be the case , Gerty ; and yet the news brings somewhat of a surprise with it . I hope you are not disappointed ? You have not been building up any airy castles about Aunt Hetty's will , have you ? " " Disappointed ...
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... expects any enthusiasm from his intended bride , he must be sadly disappointed , so spiritless , so life- less are her replies . She cannot get rid of the feeling of unreality that comes over her . It is as though some other person is ...
... expects any enthusiasm from his intended bride , he must be sadly disappointed , so spiritless , so life- less are her replies . She cannot get rid of the feeling of unreality that comes over her . It is as though some other person is ...
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... expected in the evening . It is not according to the custom at Grey Towers to let an occasion of such importance pass by without due celebration . So several county families , and some of the officers from Stopeley barracks , are ...
... expected in the evening . It is not according to the custom at Grey Towers to let an occasion of such importance pass by without due celebration . So several county families , and some of the officers from Stopeley barracks , are ...
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... expected at Grey Towers to dinner that evening . Mrs. Burges can hardly believe her eyes ; she sees Alice beside a man in a travelling dress , with a valise on his shoulders . Surely he is holding her hand , and looking down into her ...
... expected at Grey Towers to dinner that evening . Mrs. Burges can hardly believe her eyes ; she sees Alice beside a man in a travelling dress , with a valise on his shoulders . Surely he is holding her hand , and looking down into her ...
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... expected . When breakfast is over - it has been little more than a form to any of them except the two boys - Mrs . Burges begins to cater for Ralph's special entertainment . " I'm sure you will like to make a visit of inspection , and ...
... expected . When breakfast is over - it has been little more than a form to any of them except the two boys - Mrs . Burges begins to cater for Ralph's special entertainment . " I'm sure you will like to make a visit of inspection , and ...
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