Wilton of Cuthbert's: a Tale of Undergraduate Life Thirty Years Ago. With ... Illustrations, EtcGriffith and Farran, 1878 - 376 pages |
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... pounds a year , was awarded to Wilton ; but the circumstances attending the award were peculiar . During the first two days the run between the three principal competitors had been so close a one , that it was impossible to say which ...
... pounds a year , was awarded to Wilton ; but the circumstances attending the award were peculiar . During the first two days the run between the three principal competitors had been so close a one , that it was impossible to say which ...
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... pounds already , and seemed in a fair way to lose as much now ! What was he to do ? He might have three sovereigns in his purse and a few shillings , more or less -— and that would have to last him to the end of the term . He could no ...
... pounds already , and seemed in a fair way to lose as much now ! What was he to do ? He might have three sovereigns in his purse and a few shillings , more or less -— and that would have to last him to the end of the term . He could no ...
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... pound ten ; and the rubs two sovs . total , seven pound ten . Trouble you for the same , Hunt . " " The trouble's a pleasure , " said Hunt , taking out his purse , and handing over the amount named . " Better luck next time . " " Couldn ...
... pound ten ; and the rubs two sovs . total , seven pound ten . Trouble you for the same , Hunt . " " The trouble's a pleasure , " said Hunt , taking out his purse , and handing over the amount named . " Better luck next time . " " Couldn ...
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... to want a five - pound note . But if you had been in her position , and had often been hard to seek for a five - shilling piece , let alone a shilling , you would know why she didn't give it up . money , 60 Wilton of Cuthbert's .
... to want a five - pound note . But if you had been in her position , and had often been hard to seek for a five - shilling piece , let alone a shilling , you would know why she didn't give it up . money , 60 Wilton of Cuthbert's .
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... pounds to have been in your place with my double - soled highlows on ! " " The situation wasn't so bad , I allow , " said Wilton . " I took the liberty of drawing Bristowe's attention to my presence , by administering as handsome a kick ...
... pounds to have been in your place with my double - soled highlows on ! " " The situation wasn't so bad , I allow , " said Wilton . " I took the liberty of drawing Bristowe's attention to my presence , by administering as handsome a kick ...
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