The Florence StoriesSheldon, 1866 |
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Page 13
... looking upon any map of Italy , is much farther to the southward than Rome . Here he was to leave them in in order to embark on board a steamer at Civita Vecchia , * which is the port of Rome , for Alex- andria . From Alexandria he was ...
... looking upon any map of Italy , is much farther to the southward than Rome . Here he was to leave them in in order to embark on board a steamer at Civita Vecchia , * which is the port of Rome , for Alex- andria . From Alexandria he was ...
Page 26
... looking man , came to Mrs. Morelle with some papers , and after various signings and ex- changings of papers which Florence did not un- derstand at all , the business was accomplished . Among other things Florence had to write her name ...
... looking man , came to Mrs. Morelle with some papers , and after various signings and ex- changings of papers which Florence did not un- derstand at all , the business was accomplished . Among other things Florence had to write her name ...
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... looking over their pur- chases and showing them to Lavinia . When bed time came the children both felt somewhat lonesome . They missed their mother . Their bed rooms were however very near to- gether - LEFT ALONE . 31.
... looking over their pur- chases and showing them to Lavinia . When bed time came the children both felt somewhat lonesome . They missed their mother . Their bed rooms were however very near to- gether - LEFT ALONE . 31.
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... looking up apparent distress and tribulation . in great " Why - I don't know exactly how - yet , " said Florence , “ but we shall get along in some way or other . Just think how much money we have got ! People with plenty of money can ...
... looking up apparent distress and tribulation . in great " Why - I don't know exactly how - yet , " said Florence , “ but we shall get along in some way or other . Just think how much money we have got ! People with plenty of money can ...
Page 50
... looking toward the vettu- rino , and speaking in French , " is there room for me to ride outside with you sometimes ? " " Yes sir , plenty of room , " said the vetturino . " You can ride outside with me whenever you please . " " But ...
... looking toward the vettu- rino , and speaking in French , " is there room for me to ride outside with you sometimes ? " " Yes sir , plenty of room , " said the vetturino . " You can ride outside with me whenever you please . " " But ...
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Page 35 - ... income serve for your own expenses, as (I fear) from the narrowness of my present prospects It will not be in my power to afford you assistance. I had flattered myself with the contrary persuasion, and this is one of my airy Castles, the destruction of which gives me the most pain and disappointment. I assure you, it is a great source of satisfaction to me to think, that at least you have a comfortable House, where you are secure from vulgar intrusion, and vulgar occurrences; and I cannot but...
Page 71 - M sat at a window which was hall raised to admit the breath of a balmy summer day, and she had a book in her hand which she had been reading aloud to three of her daughters, who were engaged in useful and ornamental work.
Page 108 - So my mother was convinced that he was a thief, and that he had come in to steal the money from the pockets of her dresses.
Page 39 - Give my love to the children, and believe me, as ever, " Your very affectionate friend,