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Page 87
... clear that Jean was pregnant , but Robert's intentions were ' honourable ' , and it seems that he took it for granted that he and Jean would marry until Jean's family made it clear that they would not tolerate him for a son - in - law ...
... clear that Jean was pregnant , but Robert's intentions were ' honourable ' , and it seems that he took it for granted that he and Jean would marry until Jean's family made it clear that they would not tolerate him for a son - in - law ...
Page 153
... clear its real subject : alone awry But , Mousie , thou art no thy lane , In proving foresight may be vain : The best - laid schemes o ' Mice an ' Men Gang aft a - gley , An ' lea'e us nought but grief an ' pain , For promis'd joy ! The ...
... clear its real subject : alone awry But , Mousie , thou art no thy lane , In proving foresight may be vain : The best - laid schemes o ' Mice an ' Men Gang aft a - gley , An ' lea'e us nought but grief an ' pain , For promis'd joy ! The ...
Page 287
... clear that Burns did not have a good singing voice , but it is equally clear that he had an excellent ear . There THE SONGS 287.
... clear that Burns did not have a good singing voice , but it is equally clear that he had an excellent ear . There THE SONGS 287.
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