The Florence StoriesSheldon, 1867 |
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Page 12
... toward the Chateau . At half - past eight o'clock the letter came . Mrs. Morelle , who had been watching for the coming of the boy who brought the mail , took • 1 the letter from him at the door , and went 12 LETTER FROM SINGAPORE .
... toward the Chateau . At half - past eight o'clock the letter came . Mrs. Morelle , who had been watching for the coming of the boy who brought the mail , took • 1 the letter from him at the door , and went 12 LETTER FROM SINGAPORE .
Page 25
... took only a single berth in the second stateroom , the other berth would be occupied by some stranger , who might or might not be very agreeable company for Grimkie . So she concluded to take two state- rooms herself , with a view of ...
... took only a single berth in the second stateroom , the other berth would be occupied by some stranger , who might or might not be very agreeable company for Grimkie . So she concluded to take two state- rooms herself , with a view of ...
Page 26
... took her passage and the day appointed for sailing . During this interval all parties were very much occupied with making the various preparations necessary for such a tour . Mrs. Morelle bought three trunks all alike and of medium size ...
... took her passage and the day appointed for sailing . During this interval all parties were very much occupied with making the various preparations necessary for such a tour . Mrs. Morelle bought three trunks all alike and of medium size ...
Page 28
... took a cab , and drove to the Waterloo Hotel . But we found that we could not have rooms there , for the hotel was full . So we were obliged go to another and another . We went to three before we could get in . to " It was now about ...
... took a cab , and drove to the Waterloo Hotel . But we found that we could not have rooms there , for the hotel was full . So we were obliged go to another and another . We went to three before we could get in . to " It was now about ...
Page 41
... took the paper . He then said to her that if she would remain seated a few min- utes , he would bring the letter of credit to her . Accordingly , in a few minutes he returned , bringing with him a letter folded and enclosed in a very ...
... took the paper . He then said to her that if she would remain seated a few min- utes , he would bring the letter of credit to her . Accordingly , in a few minutes he returned , bringing with him a letter folded and enclosed in a very ...
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Page 42 - Morelle, in whose favor we beg to open a credit with you collectively, for the sum of...