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... felt he communicated ; for the brilliance of his conversation ex- ceeded even what it had done in a higher circle ; and Mr Rumney , perhaps flattered by that circumstance , ex- claimed , the moment after he had shaken hands at part- ing ...
... felt he communicated ; for the brilliance of his conversation ex- ceeded even what it had done in a higher circle ; and Mr Rumney , perhaps flattered by that circumstance , ex- claimed , the moment after he had shaken hands at part- ing ...
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... felt no fears , was amongst the eccentricities which , in despite of his affection , he had sometimes painfully contemplated in his amiable young friend . But on other subjects the good man felt it a duty to be more explicit : he had ...
... felt no fears , was amongst the eccentricities which , in despite of his affection , he had sometimes painfully contemplated in his amiable young friend . But on other subjects the good man felt it a duty to be more explicit : he had ...
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... felt too proud to examine minutely its claims to his partiality , or even his right to the distinction thus arrogated : and , as it served as an apology for idleness at some times , extra- vagance at others , and eccentricity in all ...
... felt too proud to examine minutely its claims to his partiality , or even his right to the distinction thus arrogated : and , as it served as an apology for idleness at some times , extra- vagance at others , and eccentricity in all ...
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... felt for him that friendship his manners seldom failed to inspire , or was really interested in the speedy conclusion of the work then on his easel , presumed to remonstrate with him on this unfortunate misapplication of his time , he ...
... felt for him that friendship his manners seldom failed to inspire , or was really interested in the speedy conclusion of the work then on his easel , presumed to remonstrate with him on this unfortunate misapplication of his time , he ...
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... felt in their late residence , the narrow purses of gentry , living for the most part on stated incomes , were likely to be more severely felt at the present ; but she had some consolation from the cheapness of the place , and from ...
... felt in their late residence , the narrow purses of gentry , living for the most part on stated incomes , were likely to be more severely felt at the present ; but she had some consolation from the cheapness of the place , and from ...
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Page 2 - The Three Lieutenants ; or, NAVAL LIFE IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY. * „ The Three Commanders; or, ACTIVE SERVICE AFLOAT IN MODERN TIMES. *
Page 3 - No jealousy their dawn of love o'ercast, Nor blasted were their wedded days with strife; Each season look'd delightful as it past, To the fond husband, and the faithful wife.