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... distinguished the quick opening and shutting of an upper chamber door , and soon down the staircase , a young lady , divested of all bridal costume , in every day walking attire , might be seen to glide , and 2 MARY SEAHAM .
... distinguished the quick opening and shutting of an upper chamber door , and soon down the staircase , a young lady , divested of all bridal costume , in every day walking attire , might be seen to glide , and 2 MARY SEAHAM .
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... door of the library , enter that apartment . A profound stillness reigned therein , though the room was not devoid of living occu- pants . An old gentleman had quietly yielded himself to the indulgence of an evening nap in a maroon ...
... door of the library , enter that apartment . A profound stillness reigned therein , though the room was not devoid of living occu- pants . An old gentleman had quietly yielded himself to the indulgence of an evening nap in a maroon ...
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... door when she alighted , but the servants , and its being near the dinner - hour , Mary concluded her cousins to have retired to their dressing - rooms . On making inquiries , however , to that effect she was informed that Mrs. de Burgh ...
... door when she alighted , but the servants , and its being near the dinner - hour , Mary concluded her cousins to have retired to their dressing - rooms . On making inquiries , however , to that effect she was informed that Mrs. de Burgh ...
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... - ness of the heart , or , — " She might meet with kindness and be lonely still , For gratitude is not companionship . " Why then had she come here , would not her sister Alice , have gladly opened her doors to MARY SEAHAM . 71.
... - ness of the heart , or , — " She might meet with kindness and be lonely still , For gratitude is not companionship . " Why then had she come here , would not her sister Alice , have gladly opened her doors to MARY SEAHAM . 71.
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Elizabeth Caroline Grey. her sister Alice , have gladly opened her doors to receive her ? And all the comparative inconve- nience and discomfort of that arrangement , seemed to melt into insignificance before the other attractions of the ...
Elizabeth Caroline Grey. her sister Alice , have gladly opened her doors to receive her ? And all the comparative inconve- nience and discomfort of that arrangement , seemed to melt into insignificance before the other attractions of the ...
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Page 65 - But, above all, the victory is most sure For Him, who, seeking faith by virtue, strives To yield entire submission to the law Of Conscience ; Conscience reverenced and obeyed, As God's most intimate Presence in the soul, And his most perfect Image in the world.
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