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... remain in the parlor for some time , so that in case either of them should wish for any thing they would only have to call . The children however were very soon fast asleep , and the first thing that they were con- scious of afterward ...
... remain in the parlor for some time , so that in case either of them should wish for any thing they would only have to call . The children however were very soon fast asleep , and the first thing that they were con- scious of afterward ...
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... remain quietly in his seat . Some girls would have said , in such a case , " Oh no , Johnny , I would not stand up . You can see just as well sitting down . Besides , there is danger of your falling out , or being thrown out , if you ...
... remain quietly in his seat . Some girls would have said , in such a case , " Oh no , Johnny , I would not stand up . You can see just as well sitting down . Besides , there is danger of your falling out , or being thrown out , if you ...
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... remain with them on board the steamer until she was ready to go , and keep them in a state of constraint and bustling excitement all the time . But then , on the other hand , the Boston steamers are not quite so large as those which ...
... remain with them on board the steamer until she was ready to go , and keep them in a state of constraint and bustling excitement all the time . But then , on the other hand , the Boston steamers are not quite so large as those which ...
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... remain here with you . My only rea- son for changing my seat is to avoid incom- moding you with the smoke of the cigar . " " It is very kind and polite in you to say so , " rejoined Arabella , " but I am sure you will enjoy being on the ...
... remain here with you . My only rea- son for changing my seat is to avoid incom- moding you with the smoke of the cigar . " " It is very kind and polite in you to say so , " rejoined Arabella , " but I am sure you will enjoy being on the ...
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... remain in your seats until I go into the hotel and make arrangements . " So he went into the hotel , leaving the children in the carriage . He was gone some time , and during his absence the beggars , as usual in Italy , began to gather ...
... remain in your seats until I go into the hotel and make arrangements . " So he went into the hotel , leaving the children in the carriage . He was gone some time , and during his absence the beggars , as usual in Italy , began to gather ...
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Page 6 - NEW YORK: D. APPLETON & COMPANY, 200 BROADWAY. MDCCCXLH. V ENTERED, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1842, BY D. APPLETON & COMPANY, in the Clerk's Office of the District Conrt of the United States, for the Southern District of New York.
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,