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... footman , who waited at the bottom of the stairs to usher them into the room ; but when they saw themselves in a splendid apartment , filled with real ladies and gentlemen , their courage failed them altogether . Nancy ran behind Miss ...
... footman , who waited at the bottom of the stairs to usher them into the room ; but when they saw themselves in a splendid apartment , filled with real ladies and gentlemen , their courage failed them altogether . Nancy ran behind Miss ...
Page 24
... footman , who was waiting behind his mistress's chair , tittered in a very audible man- ner , and even Sir Harry looked somewhat disconcerted . Mrs. Falkland coloured and frowned , and did all in her power to prevent her son from ...
... footman , who was waiting behind his mistress's chair , tittered in a very audible man- ner , and even Sir Harry looked somewhat disconcerted . Mrs. Falkland coloured and frowned , and did all in her power to prevent her son from ...
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... footman , who stared at her in amazement . " If you please , I have brought the eggs , " stammered Agatha , very much confused . " Then , just please walk round to the other door , " said the footman , angrily ; " and mind your place ...
... footman , who stared at her in amazement . " If you please , I have brought the eggs , " stammered Agatha , very much confused . " Then , just please walk round to the other door , " said the footman , angrily ; " and mind your place ...
Page 47
... footman . " I believe she often gives up for peace's sake ; and because she can't stand it no longer . " During this conversation , Agatha sat conscience stricken , and scarcely dared raise her eyes from the ground . Though annoyed ...
... footman . " I believe she often gives up for peace's sake ; and because she can't stand it no longer . " During this conversation , Agatha sat conscience stricken , and scarcely dared raise her eyes from the ground . Though annoyed ...
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... footman , and a tempting array of dainties he had never tasted , passed in quick succession before his mind . One basket , in particular , that the cook had placed under the seat of the carriage , attracted his attention , from the very ...
... footman , and a tempting array of dainties he had never tasted , passed in quick succession before his mind . One basket , in particular , that the cook had placed under the seat of the carriage , attracted his attention , from the very ...
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