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Page 12
... voice , " Oh , Guy , I'm so glad you've come home : I am so glad ; " and then burst into tears . " What is it ? What's the matter ? " asked Guy , in a gentle tone , as he recognised his young brother Willy . " Is there anything fresh ...
... voice , " Oh , Guy , I'm so glad you've come home : I am so glad ; " and then burst into tears . " What is it ? What's the matter ? " asked Guy , in a gentle tone , as he recognised his young brother Willy . " Is there anything fresh ...
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... voice eagerly inquire , " Where is Guy ? " She seemed satisfied with the answer , that he had gone up stairs , for no one followed him . He passed into the room ; shut the door , with that strange calmness that had distinguished him all ...
... voice eagerly inquire , " Where is Guy ? " She seemed satisfied with the answer , that he had gone up stairs , for no one followed him . He passed into the room ; shut the door , with that strange calmness that had distinguished him all ...
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... voice— " You mean to leave us , Guy ? " He saw that further concealment of his purpose was useless , so he avowed his object at once . " Yes , mother , I must go . I can bear this treat- ment no longer . Perhaps you will be happier when ...
... voice— " You mean to leave us , Guy ? " He saw that further concealment of his purpose was useless , so he avowed his object at once . " Yes , mother , I must go . I can bear this treat- ment no longer . Perhaps you will be happier when ...
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... voice . But no sounds , except those of numerous early birds , saluted him , and it was evident that the family were not yet astir . He turned round at a point of the pathway near the gate , where he knew a full prospect of the cot ...
... voice . But no sounds , except those of numerous early birds , saluted him , and it was evident that the family were not yet astir . He turned round at a point of the pathway near the gate , where he knew a full prospect of the cot ...
Page 49
... skull , and imparted a most disagreeable tone to his voice . A large mouth , with immense teeth a long way asunder , and a broad , massive chin , set round with a bush of reddish hair , did not improve his 4 GUY'S VISITORS . 49.
... skull , and imparted a most disagreeable tone to his voice . A large mouth , with immense teeth a long way asunder , and a broad , massive chin , set round with a bush of reddish hair , did not improve his 4 GUY'S VISITORS . 49.
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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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