The Young Franc-Tireurs, and Their Adventures in the Franco-Prussian War |
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... one asked , but no one could answer . In another day or two it was probable that the orders respecting these matters would arrive , and in the MIL The Outbreak of War . 3 mean time the merry 2 The Young Franc - Tireurs .
... one asked , but no one could answer . In another day or two it was probable that the orders respecting these matters would arrive , and in the MIL The Outbreak of War . 3 mean time the merry 2 The Young Franc - Tireurs .
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... answer , Melanie ; you are shirking the question . I said if they were to make us go . " " Ah , yes ! I am afraid I should grudge you , Richard , and the boys , except the enemy were to invade France , and then every one , even we women ...
... answer , Melanie ; you are shirking the question . I said if they were to make us go . " " Ah , yes ! I am afraid I should grudge you , Richard , and the boys , except the enemy were to invade France , and then every one , even we women ...
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... answered in their name in a negative , saying that they would stroll round the garden until Melanie re- turned , that Mrs. Barclay had no resource but to ask them when they passed near the orchard to call Milly , in her name , to join ...
... answered in their name in a negative , saying that they would stroll round the garden until Melanie re- turned , that Mrs. Barclay had no resource but to ask them when they passed near the orchard to call Milly , in her name , to join ...
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... answer at once . She only sighed , shook her head , and looked upwards . " It is strange , " she said at last , " to hear you , sister - in- law , a Frenchwoman , speak so lightly of marriage . As if a young girl could know as well as ...
... answer at once . She only sighed , shook her head , and looked upwards . " It is strange , " she said at last , " to hear you , sister - in- law , a Frenchwoman , speak so lightly of marriage . As if a young girl could know as well as ...
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... answer , the gentle- men joined them , and the conversation turned upon the war . In a short time the three girls came up . " What a rosy little thing you are , Milly , " her uncle said ; " where do you get your plump cheeks and your ...
... answer , the gentle- men joined them , and the conversation turned upon the war . In a short time the three girls came up . " What a rosy little thing you are , Milly , " her uncle said ; " where do you get your plump cheeks and your ...
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