The dull stone house, by Kenner Deene, Volume 2; Volume 1051862 |
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... rich rare blossoms blended their hues superbly . The drapery in this room was of rose coloured silk . The ceiling was painted exquisitely . The couch on which Margaret lay , in her white morning dress , was also rose coloured . Her face ...
... rich rare blossoms blended their hues superbly . The drapery in this room was of rose coloured silk . The ceiling was painted exquisitely . The couch on which Margaret lay , in her white morning dress , was also rose coloured . Her face ...
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... rich bloom on the cheeks ; but about the mouth it was that the peculiar charm rested . I cannot ex- plain it . It was indefinable ; but it was spiritual . Words of eloquence flowed easily from those lips ; but of that Paul knew nothing ...
... rich bloom on the cheeks ; but about the mouth it was that the peculiar charm rested . I cannot ex- plain it . It was indefinable ; but it was spiritual . Words of eloquence flowed easily from those lips ; but of that Paul knew nothing ...
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... rich , red rose amid her bright tresses . And the housekeeper's daughter lounged on a couch by the fire in the dining - room , with a book of poems in her hand ; but she did not read . She watched , and waited patiently . She rose and ...
... rich , red rose amid her bright tresses . And the housekeeper's daughter lounged on a couch by the fire in the dining - room , with a book of poems in her hand ; but she did not read . She watched , and waited patiently . She rose and ...
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... rich and rare a gift must make me grateful ; but there is poison in my cup of happiness . You detest me , Margaret . ' " " " A strong word , Mr. Roggmoore . " " Not stronger than my feelings on the subject . You talk of your Scotch ...
... rich and rare a gift must make me grateful ; but there is poison in my cup of happiness . You detest me , Margaret . ' " " " A strong word , Mr. Roggmoore . " " Not stronger than my feelings on the subject . You talk of your Scotch ...
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... rich brown tresses were twined some choice hothouse flowers , of mingled white and crinson . Her face was not quite so pale as ordinary . A faint rose tinged her cheek , and an unwonted fire gleamed in her blue eyes . She sat and smiled ...
... rich brown tresses were twined some choice hothouse flowers , of mingled white and crinson . Her face was not quite so pale as ordinary . A faint rose tinged her cheek , and an unwonted fire gleamed in her blue eyes . She sat and smiled ...
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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.
Page 109 - Take thy beak from out my heart, and take thy form from off my door!
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.
Page 156 - He was a good man and his loss will be deeply felt by a large circle of friends...
Page 210 - Towards the close of the last century, that is to say, about seventy years ago...