The dull stone house, by Kenner Deene, Volume 2; Volume 1051862 |
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Page 17
... ranks are made of something different to herself . " " As you belong to the same set as Miss Percy , " said Paul , " I suppose you mean me 1 to understand that I ought to be penetrated with gratitude THE DULL STONE HOUSE . 17.
... ranks are made of something different to herself . " " As you belong to the same set as Miss Percy , " said Paul , " I suppose you mean me 1 to understand that I ought to be penetrated with gratitude THE DULL STONE HOUSE . 17.
Page 19
... means you wrong ; I do , on my soul . " " And you have never seen him , " scorn- fully . " No , but his brother tells me that he is a most haughty being . Is it likely that he means to marry his housekeeper's daugh- ter ? " " Paul , I ...
... means you wrong ; I do , on my soul . " " And you have never seen him , " scorn- fully . " No , but his brother tells me that he is a most haughty being . Is it likely that he means to marry his housekeeper's daugh- ter ? " " Paul , I ...
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... mean you to talk to me again about this man , and to explain every- thing . If you don't , I'll remain here until he comes to - night , and then I'll ask him his intentions . " She grew a little pale . " Do so by all means , and get ...
... mean you to talk to me again about this man , and to explain every- thing . If you don't , I'll remain here until he comes to - night , and then I'll ask him his intentions . " She grew a little pale . " Do so by all means , and get ...
Page 21
... mean ? " and Paul started , and turned deadly white . " Do be at your ease , " said Emma , scorn- " I have not forfeited my claims to fully . this base world's respect . Je suis sans tache et THE DULL STONE HOUSE . 21.
... mean ? " and Paul started , and turned deadly white . " Do be at your ease , " said Emma , scorn- " I have not forfeited my claims to fully . this base world's respect . Je suis sans tache et THE DULL STONE HOUSE . 21.
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... means , by giving , me only you , with your stern , calm face and well - regulated feelings for a listener . A sympathizer you can never be . " " Emma , there is unrest in your eye ; you begin to doubt this high born lover . " " I - Yes ...
... means , by giving , me only you , with your stern , calm face and well - regulated feelings for a listener . A sympathizer you can never be . " " Emma , there is unrest in your eye ; you begin to doubt this high born lover . " " I - Yes ...
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Page 131 - If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us; but if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
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Page 106 - Ne'er tell me of glories serenely adorning The close of our day, the calm eve of our night: Give me back, give me back the wild freshness of morning, — Its smiles and its tears are worth evening's best light.
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Page 210 - Towards the close of the last century, that is to say, about seventy years ago...