The Poor Relation: A Novel, Том 2Hurst and Blackett, 1858 |
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... instant he understood the whole scheme and bearing of his mother's calculations . long the orphan would be alone and power- less in her hands ; and she had told him that it was for his sake that she committed this grievous wrong - for ...
... instant he understood the whole scheme and bearing of his mother's calculations . long the orphan would be alone and power- less in her hands ; and she had told him that it was for his sake that she committed this grievous wrong - for ...
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... instant at the door ; " I trust that I have not disturbed you at your studies by asking the pleasure of your society in my own apart- ment . Should it be so , however , you must forgive me ; as , finding that you feel aggrieved at your ...
... instant at the door ; " I trust that I have not disturbed you at your studies by asking the pleasure of your society in my own apart- ment . Should it be so , however , you must forgive me ; as , finding that you feel aggrieved at your ...
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... instant . He knew and loved every tree that overshadowed his wide acres ; they were , each and all , dear to him as old friends ; to him it would have been sacrilege to apply the axe to their gray trunks ; and conse- quently when ...
... instant . He knew and loved every tree that overshadowed his wide acres ; they were , each and all , dear to him as old friends ; to him it would have been sacrilege to apply the axe to their gray trunks ; and conse- quently when ...
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... instant ago that she was very peculiar ; " said Lady Harriette , singu- larly relieved on finding that Ella had made no complaint ; " but depend on what I tell you , Sir Hercules , the request is only intended to extort from you an ...
... instant ago that she was very peculiar ; " said Lady Harriette , singu- larly relieved on finding that Ella had made no complaint ; " but depend on what I tell you , Sir Hercules , the request is only intended to extort from you an ...
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... instant , and that was to resume , without comment of any kind , her attendance upon her uncle , to the great but unexpressed satisfaction of Lady Harriette , who , on her side , appeared unconscious of this act of rebellion , which had ...
... instant , and that was to resume , without comment of any kind , her attendance upon her uncle , to the great but unexpressed satisfaction of Lady Harriette , who , on her side , appeared unconscious of this act of rebellion , which had ...
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affection already anxious appear Ashton Court asked assure aware ayah baronet beautiful become better brow CHAPTER cheek child companion compelled confess consent consequently consider convinced cousin daughter dear boy dear Sir Hercules delighted disappointment doubt enable exclaimed Lady Harriette eyes father fear feel felt forget fortunate Frank Hatherston Frenchwoman girl Goldworthy gout Grosvenor Square Guildford hand happiness Hatton Garden heart hitherto honour hope Horace Ashton hour instant kind Lady Har ladyship lips look Lord Disborough Lord Elwood Madame Despreaux Mademoiselle Sophie mamma marriage means ment Miss Ashton Miss Ella Ashton moreover morning morning dress mortified mother never niece noble once orphan peeress plebeian poor preaux regret rejoinder remember rence rendered reply riette roof sacrifice scarcely Sir Hercules Ashton sisters smile ston sure tears tell timate tion trust uncle uttered weary wife Willow Farm wish words young lady
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