The valley of the Maude; or, 'On dits' [sic].1862 |
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... speaking at its highest pitch . 6 Hillo ! ' cried Eugene again , jumping out of the way of a still larger pebble than those which had startled him . What are you doing , Fred ? ' ' I I was only trying the range of my balls , ' said a ...
... speaking at its highest pitch . 6 Hillo ! ' cried Eugene again , jumping out of the way of a still larger pebble than those which had startled him . What are you doing , Fred ? ' ' I I was only trying the range of my balls , ' said a ...
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... thee's got the ague . ' 6 The keeper without speaking went close to the fire . Some good - natured individual had hastily brought a little hot liquor from the the lane . the public - house on the opposite 28 The Valley of the Maude.
... thee's got the ague . ' 6 The keeper without speaking went close to the fire . Some good - natured individual had hastily brought a little hot liquor from the the lane . the public - house on the opposite 28 The Valley of the Maude.
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... speak to you , sir , ' said the servant to Mr. Mauden , handing him two cards , on which were inscribed the names of the visitors . ' I do not know these gentlemen , ' said Mr. Mauden , but you had better show them into the breakfast ...
... speak to you , sir , ' said the servant to Mr. Mauden , handing him two cards , on which were inscribed the names of the visitors . ' I do not know these gentlemen , ' said Mr. Mauden , but you had better show them into the breakfast ...
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... teeth were beautifully white and regular , and his very handsome face lighted up into remarkable beauty when he smiled . But he had not confessed his country . ' As ' As you speak English so well , you have The Valley of the Maude 45.
... teeth were beautifully white and regular , and his very handsome face lighted up into remarkable beauty when he smiled . But he had not confessed his country . ' As ' As you speak English so well , you have The Valley of the Maude 45.
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Louisa Stewart. ' As you speak English so well , you have probably seen much of English so- ciety , ' said Mrs. Mauden . ' Do you like our island manners and customs ? ' They are charming , madame . Pleasing domestic pictures meet us ...
Louisa Stewart. ' As you speak English so well , you have probably seen much of English so- ciety , ' said Mrs. Mauden . ' Do you like our island manners and customs ? ' They are charming , madame . Pleasing domestic pictures meet us ...
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