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... least he is satis- fied with himself . Except my lord at the castle , there is nobody for miles and miles round so good or so great . His admirable wife ministers to him , and to the whole parish , indeed his children bow :: before him ...
... least he is satis- fied with himself . Except my lord at the castle , there is nobody for miles and miles round so good or so great . His admirable wife ministers to him , and to the whole parish , indeed his children bow :: before him ...
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... least , because gentlemen imagine that I am not ill looking , and prefer me to some folks , in spite of all their learning and wit ! " cries Flora , tossing her head over her shoulder , and looking at the glass . " Why are you always ...
... least , because gentlemen imagine that I am not ill looking , and prefer me to some folks , in spite of all their learning and wit ! " cries Flora , tossing her head over her shoulder , and looking at the glass . " Why are you always ...
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... least I have got some brains in it . I envious of Flora , indeed , because she has found favour in the sight of poor Tom Claypool ! I should as soon be proud of captivating a ploughboy ! " " Pray , Miss , was your Mr. Harry , of ...
... least I have got some brains in it . I envious of Flora , indeed , because she has found favour in the sight of poor Tom Claypool ! I should as soon be proud of captivating a ploughboy ! " " Pray , Miss , was your Mr. Harry , of ...
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... least , child . Were I you , I would then go to the Chocolate House , and play as if nothing had happened . Whilst you are there , your brother may come back to me and eat a bit of chicken with me . My lady Flint gives wretched suppers ...
... least , child . Were I you , I would then go to the Chocolate House , and play as if nothing had happened . Whilst you are there , your brother may come back to me and eat a bit of chicken with me . My lady Flint gives wretched suppers ...
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... least , the lady , young , beautiful , and wilful , of half a century since , with whom he now became acquainted in the decline of her days . When cheeks are faded , and eyes are dim , is it sad or pleasant , I wonder , for the woman ...
... least , the lady , young , beautiful , and wilful , of half a century since , with whom he now became acquainted in the decline of her days . When cheeks are faded , and eyes are dim , is it sad or pleasant , I wonder , for the woman ...
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Página 256 - ... men, which is nearly the whole strength of the Army, after the Points of Levi and Orleans are left in a proper state of defence, to draw the enemy from their present situation, and bring them to an action. I have acquiesced in their proposal, and we are preparing to put it into execution.
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