Left alone, or, The fortunes of Phillis Maitland1879 |
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... girl had a sweet voice , and should have the best instruction for it that London could give , when she was old enough to receive it . But this promise had faded unfulfilled , with the many others of her happy girlhood . If the smart of ...
... girl had a sweet voice , and should have the best instruction for it that London could give , when she was old enough to receive it . But this promise had faded unfulfilled , with the many others of her happy girlhood . If the smart of ...
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... old host , some from the pleasure which many talented men take in talking to a bright and intelligent young girl . Life was nearly all sunshine to Phillis in those days , sunshine that knew but one cloud . She LEFT ALONE .
... old host , some from the pleasure which many talented men take in talking to a bright and intelligent young girl . Life was nearly all sunshine to Phillis in those days , sunshine that knew but one cloud . She LEFT ALONE .
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... girl to a large - minded , in- tellectual woman ; above all , he rested and found repose in her devoted affection for himself - affection too deep for many words , but which found its vent in silent caresses , and a hundred thoughtful ...
... girl to a large - minded , in- tellectual woman ; above all , he rested and found repose in her devoted affection for himself - affection too deep for many words , but which found its vent in silent caresses , and a hundred thoughtful ...
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... girls do ; but re- member , my little daughter , that love is not everything , and it must be founded on something stronger than fancy , or it cannot last . ' ' You think every one will see me with your eyes , father , ' said Phillis ...
... girls do ; but re- member , my little daughter , that love is not everything , and it must be founded on something stronger than fancy , or it cannot last . ' ' You think every one will see me with your eyes , father , ' said Phillis ...
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... girls — until the mother is obliged to approach it with tender , guarded words , and almost apologies . It would be strange indeed between most fathers and daughters , but this pair understood one another . Dr. Maitland had shrunk ...
... girls — until the mother is obliged to approach it with tender , guarded words , and almost apologies . It would be strange indeed between most fathers and daughters , but this pair understood one another . Dr. Maitland had shrunk ...
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