The valley of the Maude; or, 'On dits' [sic].1862 |
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Page 177
... Seaton Bay . But I do not think it prudent for you to come back just yet . My opinion is that you must try to find out Mr. Trent , if he is alive ; it is your duty to use your life for this purpose . believe your father knows something ...
... Seaton Bay . But I do not think it prudent for you to come back just yet . My opinion is that you must try to find out Mr. Trent , if he is alive ; it is your duty to use your life for this purpose . believe your father knows something ...
Page 179
... Seaton Bay , from a small sweep of the shore within one of the deep bays on the south - eastern coast . They had taken a house at a little distance from the town , at the head of a sloping lawn , the lower boundary of which was a wall ...
... Seaton Bay , from a small sweep of the shore within one of the deep bays on the south - eastern coast . They had taken a house at a little distance from the town , at the head of a sloping lawn , the lower boundary of which was a wall ...
Page 180
... Seaton : bare wolds , east winds , an unsheltered roadstead were its chief characteristics ; the only compen- sation being fine sands , a beautiful old abbey church , and fresh sweet air . Yet Seaton , at the period of our story , was ...
... Seaton : bare wolds , east winds , an unsheltered roadstead were its chief characteristics ; the only compen- sation being fine sands , a beautiful old abbey church , and fresh sweet air . Yet Seaton , at the period of our story , was ...
Page 181
... Seaton , and to see everything couleur de rose . For the first few days Mr. Mauden occupied himself by walking about the town , subscribing to the libraries , ex- amining the church , and visiting a ruined abbey , the sole and much ...
... Seaton , and to see everything couleur de rose . For the first few days Mr. Mauden occupied himself by walking about the town , subscribing to the libraries , ex- amining the church , and visiting a ruined abbey , the sole and much ...
Page 182
... Seaton Bay and in Westonshire . Then she visited the milliners ' and drapers ' shops , and finally , having exhausted these resources , the novelty of which was their only charm , she had recourse to the cir- culating library , which ...
... Seaton Bay and in Westonshire . Then she visited the milliners ' and drapers ' shops , and finally , having exhausted these resources , the novelty of which was their only charm , she had recourse to the cir- culating library , which ...
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