Queen MabD. Appleton, 1864 - 476 pages |
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Page 26
... voice : " If you say anything more about that bed , I shall slap your face , you hussy ! " Then sinking down once more on the chair , she again burst into tears . " Oh ! very well , marm- -thank you , marm ! " replied Susan , with a ...
... voice : " If you say anything more about that bed , I shall slap your face , you hussy ! " Then sinking down once more on the chair , she again burst into tears . " Oh ! very well , marm- -thank you , marm ! " replied Susan , with a ...
Page 34
... voice , " is that organ coming ? Mr. Ford winced at the question . He had deceived his wife ; he had deceived even Susan ; the harmonium he had found was utterly beyond his reach . He had hoped to lure his sister into purchasing it , by ...
... voice , " is that organ coming ? Mr. Ford winced at the question . He had deceived his wife ; he had deceived even Susan ; the harmonium he had found was utterly beyond his reach . He had hoped to lure his sister into purchasing it , by ...
Page 41
... voice and manner , rendered her a general favourite . Of her virtues as well as of her beauty , Captain George spoke freely . It was hard to say whether he did so through habit , love , or because he was of a boastful temper . One thing ...
... voice and manner , rendered her a general favourite . Of her virtues as well as of her beauty , Captain George spoke freely . It was hard to say whether he did so through habit , love , or because he was of a boastful temper . One thing ...
Page 43
... voice from below ; on course I do . " " Susan , I am in such distress ! 99 Susan , not considering that this declaration of trouble required any comment , uttered none . 66 Susan , will you come up , please ? " " Indeed , ma'am , I can ...
... voice from below ; on course I do . " " Susan , I am in such distress ! 99 Susan , not considering that this declaration of trouble required any comment , uttered none . 66 Susan , will you come up , please ? " " Indeed , ma'am , I can ...
Page 45
... voice of William , who had entered unheard , and now stood behind his brother . Robert turned round , and he was so dreadfully pale that William drew back frightened . " I'll tell you what , " said Robert , in a voice that shook with ...
... voice of William , who had entered unheard , and now stood behind his brother . Robert turned round , and he was so dreadfully pale that William drew back frightened . " I'll tell you what , " said Robert , in a voice that shook with ...
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Page 278 - He began walking up and down the room, with his hands in his pockets, talking aloud, and feeling with his old irritated fingers the two watches which he wore in his two fobs.