The Writings of Mark Twain, Volume 14Harper & brothers, 1899 |
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... hand this second day of January , 1893 , at the Villa Viviani , village of Settignano , three miles back of Florence , on the hills the same certainly affording the most charming view to be found on this planet , and with it the most ...
... hand this second day of January , 1893 , at the Villa Viviani , village of Settignano , three miles back of Florence , on the hills the same certainly affording the most charming view to be found on this planet , and with it the most ...
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... hand for business at that corner . The hamlet's front was washed by the clear waters of the great river ; its body stretched itself rearward up a gentle incline ; its most rearward border fringed 12 Pudd'nhead Wilson.
... hand for business at that corner . The hamlet's front was washed by the clear waters of the great river ; its body stretched itself rearward up a gentle incline ; its most rearward border fringed 12 Pudd'nhead Wilson.
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... hands full , for she was tending both babies . Roxy She had her Mrs. Percy Driscoll died within the week . remained in charge of the children . own way , for Mr. Driscoll soon absorbed himself in his speculations and left her to her own ...
... hands full , for she was tending both babies . Roxy She had her Mrs. Percy Driscoll died within the week . remained in charge of the children . own way , for Mr. Driscoll soon absorbed himself in his speculations and left her to her own ...
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... hand — and add the day of the month and the year , then take Smith's left hand on another glass strip , and add name and date and the words " left hand 20 Pudd'nhead Wilson.
... hand — and add the day of the month and the year , then take Smith's left hand on another glass strip , and add name and date and the words " left hand 20 Pudd'nhead Wilson.
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Mark Twain. add name and date and the words " left hand . ' The strips were now returned to the grooved box , and took their place among what Wilson called his " records . " He often studied his records , examining and poring over them ...
Mark Twain. add name and date and the words " left hand . ' The strips were now returned to the grooved box , and took their place among what Wilson called his " records . " He often studied his records , examining and poring over them ...
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