Glimpses of Nature, and Objects of Interest Described, During a Visit to the Isle of Wight |
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... him , that Agnes had been comparatively neglected by her mother . Her papa also could not be troubled with her , al- though he was very fond of her when he was well ; B sick people cannot bear the fatigue of children . Agnes.
... him , that Agnes had been comparatively neglected by her mother . Her papa also could not be troubled with her , al- though he was very fond of her when he was well ; B sick people cannot bear the fatigue of children . Agnes.
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... mother laid her hand upon her shoulder , and asked her if she would like to go to the Isle of Wight ? It is impossible to describe what a change these few words produced in the feelings of the little girl , and she replied with her ...
... mother laid her hand upon her shoulder , and asked her if she would like to go to the Isle of Wight ? It is impossible to describe what a change these few words produced in the feelings of the little girl , and she replied with her ...
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... mother . also dine and take all your meals with us ; as it will probably not be convenient for us to stay to take any refreshment at the time you have been used to dine . " This , so far from being a hardship , Agnes INTRODUCTION . 3.
... mother . also dine and take all your meals with us ; as it will probably not be convenient for us to stay to take any refreshment at the time you have been used to dine . " This , so far from being a hardship , Agnes INTRODUCTION . 3.
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... mother did not speak she also remained silent , and followed Mrs. Merton into a large room , in which a man stood behind a kind of counter , receiving money and giving tickets . When it was Mrs. Merton's turn , the 8 GLIMPSES OF NATURE ...
... mother did not speak she also remained silent , and followed Mrs. Merton into a large room , in which a man stood behind a kind of counter , receiving money and giving tickets . When it was Mrs. Merton's turn , the 8 GLIMPSES OF NATURE ...
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... mother : " and , in this way the boat will be raised to the higher level of the canal . " " I do declare , they are opening the gate now , " cried Agnes , leaning out of the window of the rail- way carriage as far as she possibly could ...
... mother : " and , in this way the boat will be raised to the higher level of the canal . " " I do declare , they are opening the gate now , " cried Agnes , leaning out of the window of the rail- way carriage as far as she possibly could ...
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