Santo Sebastiano: Or, The Young Protector, Volume 1 |
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My father's own heart urged him to do all that pity prompted ; but he looked on my mother and his ten children , and shrunk from the idea of injuring us : but I , as eldest of all his children , in the name of those who could understand ...
My father's own heart urged him to do all that pity prompted ; but he looked on my mother and his ten children , and shrunk from the idea of injuring us : but I , as eldest of all his children , in the name of those who could understand ...
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Lady Delamore ranked high amongst the most amiable of the British peeresses ; and Mr. Goodwin's heart beat with fervent hopes and wishes for success . At Delamore House he inquired , as directed , for Mrs. Ward , and was instantly shown ...
Lady Delamore ranked high amongst the most amiable of the British peeresses ; and Mr. Goodwin's heart beat with fervent hopes and wishes for success . At Delamore House he inquired , as directed , for Mrs. Ward , and was instantly shown ...
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His friends now hoped that happiness and long life would be his ; but death had aimed his shafts too truly , and colonel De Clifford only survived his second marriage five years , and his lovely and heart - rent widow did not long ...
His friends now hoped that happiness and long life would be his ; but death had aimed his shafts too truly , and colonel De Clifford only survived his second marriage five years , and his lovely and heart - rent widow did not long ...
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Vice , I am confident , could never find influence over her heart ; but , alas ! how , often , madam , has unsuspecting innocence fallen a prey to art and villainy ! -As governess in a private fạmily , I know her morals , temper , and ...
Vice , I am confident , could never find influence over her heart ; but , alas ! how , often , madam , has unsuspecting innocence fallen a prey to art and villainy ! -As governess in a private fạmily , I know her morals , temper , and ...
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“ To lady Delamore I need say nothing further , as , her ladyship's own heart will dictate every thing that I can wish , or humanity inspire . I have the honour to be , MADAM , With profound respect , Your ladyship's most obedient ...
“ To lady Delamore I need say nothing further , as , her ladyship's own heart will dictate every thing that I can wish , or humanity inspire . I have the honour to be , MADAM , With profound respect , Your ladyship's most obedient ...
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