Norstone; or, The rifts in the cloudGriffith and Farran, 1879 - 485 pages |
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... took no notice of his very evident confusion , but , after a moment's pause , seized a hand of each child , " You shall come with me , " he said , " until we can arrange matters , and see what is to be done . " " I should like to work ...
... took no notice of his very evident confusion , but , after a moment's pause , seized a hand of each child , " You shall come with me , " he said , " until we can arrange matters , and see what is to be done . " " I should like to work ...
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... took both children out with her , and purchased for each a complete outfit , with which they were much pleased . When Dr. Leslie re- turned to tea ( he usually dined at half - past six , and had made this alteration to be with the ...
... took both children out with her , and purchased for each a complete outfit , with which they were much pleased . When Dr. Leslie re- turned to tea ( he usually dined at half - past six , and had made this alteration to be with the ...
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... took her on his knee , and stroked the little head . " Poor papa used to do so , " she said , " before we left our home , " and the blue eyes filled with tears . The doctor made no reply , but drew her to him , and kissed her . The door ...
... took her on his knee , and stroked the little head . " Poor papa used to do so , " she said , " before we left our home , " and the blue eyes filled with tears . The doctor made no reply , but drew her to him , and kissed her . The door ...
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... took a small casket from the dressing - table , and opened it , his hands trembling with emotion as he did so . In it was a curl of golden hair , and a portrait , the portrait of a young girl of some eighteen years . The face was very ...
... took a small casket from the dressing - table , and opened it , his hands trembling with emotion as he did so . In it was a curl of golden hair , and a portrait , the portrait of a young girl of some eighteen years . The face was very ...
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... took the week - day services ; he was addressing a gentleman and continued , " I like Ellis , there is something truly good in him , and he is always willing to assist me in any possible way . " " So do I like him , " replied the other ...
... took the week - day services ; he was addressing a gentleman and continued , " I like Ellis , there is something truly good in him , and he is always willing to assist me in any possible way . " " So do I like him , " replied the other ...
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