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... arms a sleeping infant , swathed in the folds of a linsey - woolsey shawl . Notwithstanding her emaciation - notwithstanding , also , the disfig- urement occasioned by a dirty , close - fitting , muslin cap ( no head - dress is so ...
... arms a sleeping infant , swathed in the folds of a linsey - woolsey shawl . Notwithstanding her emaciation - notwithstanding , also , the disfig- urement occasioned by a dirty , close - fitting , muslin cap ( no head - dress is so ...
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... arms , as if imploring protection . " I don't think he would leave me , even if I could part with him , " observed Mrs. Sheppard , smiling through her tears . " I don't think he would , " acquiesced the carpenter . " No friend like the ...
... arms , as if imploring protection . " I don't think he would leave me , even if I could part with him , " observed Mrs. Sheppard , smiling through her tears . " I don't think he would , " acquiesced the carpenter . " No friend like the ...
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... of breath , the fugitive placed a bundle in the arms of the carpenter , and , regardless of the consternation he excited in the breast of that per- sonage , who was almost stupified with astonishment , he JACK SHEPPARD . 11.
... of breath , the fugitive placed a bundle in the arms of the carpenter , and , regardless of the consternation he excited in the breast of that per- sonage , who was almost stupified with astonishment , he JACK SHEPPARD . 11.
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... arms mechanically . But before the child could be committed to her care , it was wrested from the carpenter by Rowland . " These people are all in league with him , " cried the latter . " But don't wait for me , Sir Cecil . Enter the ...
... arms mechanically . But before the child could be committed to her care , it was wrested from the carpenter by Rowland . " These people are all in league with him , " cried the latter . " But don't wait for me , Sir Cecil . Enter the ...
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... arms at dead of night on the sudden approach of the enemy , could not have been more expeditiously , or effectually aroused . Rattles were sprung ; lanterns lighted , and hoisted at the end of poles ; windows thrown open ; doors ...
... arms at dead of night on the sudden approach of the enemy , could not have been more expeditiously , or effectually aroused . Rattles were sprung ; lanterns lighted , and hoisted at the end of poles ; windows thrown open ; doors ...
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Page 43 - If we are like you in the rest, we will resemble you in that.
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