The narrative flows in one unbroken current, detached parts whereof hint but imperfectly of the whole, as do goblets of water of the stream wherefrom they are dipped. We will only venture to present two brief passages. The daughter speaks : — " Let... Jephthah's Daughter - Page 51by Charles Heavysege - 1865 - 74 pagesFull view - About this book
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