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... looks , as viewed through a clump of trees , like a tiny lake , on which a swan or two may swim majestically , with ... look , where , on a bright afternoon , the sun pierces through an overhanging willow or white poplar , and specks ...
... looks , as viewed through a clump of trees , like a tiny lake , on which a swan or two may swim majestically , with ... look , where , on a bright afternoon , the sun pierces through an overhanging willow or white poplar , and specks ...
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... look which he gave in that direction , and the whole expression of the face , showed that he saw but little of what was before his eyes . Some inward picture was passing in his brain , which left no room just then for outer objects ...
... look which he gave in that direction , and the whole expression of the face , showed that he saw but little of what was before his eyes . Some inward picture was passing in his brain , which left no room just then for outer objects ...
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... look ; and Guy's companions began to notice that it deepened rather than passed away . They observed , too , that he more and more with- drew himself from their amusements and society . That the cricket - field , where his batting was ...
... look ; and Guy's companions began to notice that it deepened rather than passed away . They observed , too , that he more and more with- drew himself from their amusements and society . That the cricket - field , where his batting was ...
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... look , very unlike their former cheerful mien ; and the master of the house himself , instead of the neat dress and hearty manners which formerly distinguished him , appeared often shabby , sometimes most slovenly , and grew morose and ...
... look , very unlike their former cheerful mien ; and the master of the house himself , instead of the neat dress and hearty manners which formerly distinguished him , appeared often shabby , sometimes most slovenly , and grew morose and ...
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... look from his mother had restrained him . When Mr Rivers paused to relight his pipe , which had gone out while he was talking , Guy said , with a forced calmness of tone : " Once for all , father , let me tell you that I want to work ...
... look from his mother had restrained him . When Mr Rivers paused to relight his pipe , which had gone out while he was talking , Guy said , with a forced calmness of tone : " Once for all , father , let me tell you that I want to work ...
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Guy Rivers, Or a Boy's Struggles in the Great World (Classic Reprint) Alfred Elwes No preview available - 2016 |
Guy Rivers, Or, a Boy's Struggles in the Great World Alfred Elwes,Henry Anelay No preview available - 2016 |
Guy Rivers, Or a Boy's Struggles in the Great World (Classic Reprint) Alfred Elwes No preview available - 2018 |
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