College debts, by an Oxford M.A.1870 |
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... Squire - through the cour- tesy of his less prosperous neighbours , in con- sideration of his ancestors ' three centuries ' tenure of their estates , and patron of the living . The coach - road takes a gentle curve be- tween the houses ...
... Squire - through the cour- tesy of his less prosperous neighbours , in con- sideration of his ancestors ' three centuries ' tenure of their estates , and patron of the living . The coach - road takes a gentle curve be- tween the houses ...
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... , and though many surpassed her in personal attractions , yet so great were her charms in the eyes of her old friend , the Squire , that in his frequent visits to the rec- tory he was ever expressing his wish that he could COLLEGE DEBTS .
... , and though many surpassed her in personal attractions , yet so great were her charms in the eyes of her old friend , the Squire , that in his frequent visits to the rec- tory he was ever expressing his wish that he could COLLEGE DEBTS .
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... had mustered for the exi- gency . " Come , come , " said the rector , " here is Uncle Busby . Don't play again , my love , till the squire grows restless , for his merry face will do us all good to - night . COLLEGE DEBTS . 11.
... had mustered for the exi- gency . " Come , come , " said the rector , " here is Uncle Busby . Don't play again , my love , till the squire grows restless , for his merry face will do us all good to - night . COLLEGE DEBTS . 11.
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... squire seemed quite disposed to accord the maximum length of his visits . The anticipated return of Edward Grantley from his private tutors proved a theme of sufficient attractiveness to hold his restless attention , and he felt also ...
... squire seemed quite disposed to accord the maximum length of his visits . The anticipated return of Edward Grantley from his private tutors proved a theme of sufficient attractiveness to hold his restless attention , and he felt also ...
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... squire as though he had been one of Job's comforters . But she only smiled , half sad , half amused . " Mr. Busby ... squire's only reply as he glanced from the " There's no interest speaker to her father . in an old fool like me there ...
... squire as though he had been one of Job's comforters . But she only smiled , half sad , half amused . " Mr. Busby ... squire's only reply as he glanced from the " There's no interest speaker to her father . in an old fool like me there ...
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