The dull stone house, by Kenner Deene, Volume 2; Volume 1051862 |
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... roses is passing away ; just at this season , one golden morning , Paul Withers rode through the lands of the Percys ... rose coloured . Her face was changed . It was even wan , and the lovely violet eyes were somewhat sunken . The tall ...
... roses is passing away ; just at this season , one golden morning , Paul Withers rode through the lands of the Percys ... rose coloured . Her face was changed . It was even wan , and the lovely violet eyes were somewhat sunken . The tall ...
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... rose . It was time for him to go , but he lingered . He lingered un- bidden , and spoke a few words of advice . " Air . Miss Percy should go out every day . Should walk . ” " I will , Mr. Withers , when I possibly can , " said Margaret ...
... rose . It was time for him to go , but he lingered . He lingered un- bidden , and spoke a few words of advice . " Air . Miss Percy should go out every day . Should walk . ” " I will , Mr. Withers , when I possibly can , " said Margaret ...
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... rose leaf , a 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 ...
... rose leaf , a 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 ...
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... roses trailed . Many of their leaves lay scattered on the path . The large trees rustled , and whispered mysteriously , and the little pleasant white house seemed to nestle securely amongst them . Albert came out in front when he saw ...
... roses trailed . Many of their leaves lay scattered on the path . The large trees rustled , and whispered mysteriously , and the little pleasant white house seemed to nestle securely amongst them . Albert came out in front when he saw ...
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... rose and embraced his mother . " My boy , I couldn't think where you were gone . Tea is ready . Come , my dear , " to Emma . Emma rose smilingly . " We can send the servants for the fruit , I suppose , " 24 THE DULL STONE HOUSE .
... rose and embraced his mother . " My boy , I couldn't think where you were gone . Tea is ready . Come , my dear , " to Emma . Emma rose smilingly . " We can send the servants for the fruit , I suppose , " 24 THE DULL STONE HOUSE .
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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.
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Page 210 - Towards the close of the last century, that is to say, about seventy years ago...