The valley of the Maude; or, 'On dits' [sic].1862 |
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... called these people " philosophers " philosophers " - they have said , they took it philosophically . " 66 Now that has nothing to do with being lovers of knowledge . ' Fred turned his eyes inquiringly to Nina's . ' Dear Nina , ' said ...
... called these people " philosophers " philosophers " - they have said , they took it philosophically . " 66 Now that has nothing to do with being lovers of knowledge . ' Fred turned his eyes inquiringly to Nina's . ' Dear Nina , ' said ...
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... called Nina , the reasons for all his proceedings on this occasion , and the principles of fortification in general . The Sprite laughed at first , and could not , or would not understand the explanation , that was not very clear . Then ...
... called Nina , the reasons for all his proceedings on this occasion , and the principles of fortification in general . The Sprite laughed at first , and could not , or would not understand the explanation , that was not very clear . Then ...
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... called to Sybilla to ask her if she would not like to come and swing with her ? Nothing could exceed the noisy delight of Frank and Fred at Sybilla's discom- fiture . But Eugene walked away silently in the direction of his home , Mauden ...
... called to Sybilla to ask her if she would not like to come and swing with her ? Nothing could exceed the noisy delight of Frank and Fred at Sybilla's discom- fiture . But Eugene walked away silently in the direction of his home , Mauden ...
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... called , and to have deplored with nasal energy of speech the utter waste of water power by the slow Britishers . In general , however , the quiet of the old Hall and its owners was little interrupted except by their familiar friends ...
... called , and to have deplored with nasal energy of speech the utter waste of water power by the slow Britishers . In general , however , the quiet of the old Hall and its owners was little interrupted except by their familiar friends ...
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... called ) , the parish clerk , one or two field labourers , farming men , a gamekeeper of the Squire's , and another man , apparently a stranger , clad in a dark velveteen jacket , and with a bundle tied to the end of a stout staff which ...
... called ) , the parish clerk , one or two field labourers , farming men , a gamekeeper of the Squire's , and another man , apparently a stranger , clad in a dark velveteen jacket , and with a bundle tied to the end of a stout staff which ...
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Page 215 - Ah! if our souls but poise and swing Like the compass in its brazen ring, Ever level and ever true To the toil and the task we have to do, We shall sail securely, and safely reach The Fortunate Isles...