The next-door neighbours, by the author of 'Temptation'. |
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... had not been without their object . Votes were to be obtained - political influence was to be secured -he was to be turned to account in one way or another . This sickened him . It hurt 8 THE NEXT - DOOR NEIGHBOURS .
... had not been without their object . Votes were to be obtained - political influence was to be secured -he was to be turned to account in one way or another . This sickened him . It hurt 8 THE NEXT - DOOR NEIGHBOURS .
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... object and he was perpetually on his guard against these objects . He lived in a sort of armour - a coat of mail strong enough to resist all attacks - he kept the visor of his soul carefully closed - and in this state of for- tified ...
... object and he was perpetually on his guard against these objects . He lived in a sort of armour - a coat of mail strong enough to resist all attacks - he kept the visor of his soul carefully closed - and in this state of for- tified ...
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... of investigation , or anxiously on the look out for the " objects " of those around him . That he was often cheated by his inferiors , and deceived by his equals , there can be little doubt ; but when 18 THE NEXT - DOOR NEIGHBOURS .
... of investigation , or anxiously on the look out for the " objects " of those around him . That he was often cheated by his inferiors , and deceived by his equals , there can be little doubt ; but when 18 THE NEXT - DOOR NEIGHBOURS .
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... object now . She knew how softening , as well as inspiring , even to hearts the most debased , are often the sweet influences of nature , and she hoped much from the harmless excitement and healthful occupation that his wanderings among ...
... object now . She knew how softening , as well as inspiring , even to hearts the most debased , are often the sweet influences of nature , and she hoped much from the harmless excitement and healthful occupation that his wanderings among ...
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... object in the distance . " Who is that ? " she exclaimed almost involuntarily , and as though to herself ; " who is that watching us ? ” For there dim and spirit - like in the fading distance , was the same shrouded figure she had ...
... object in the distance . " Who is that ? " she exclaimed almost involuntarily , and as though to herself ; " who is that watching us ? ” For there dim and spirit - like in the fading distance , was the same shrouded figure she had ...
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