Story of a Life, Volume 1Harvill P., 1965 |
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Page 19
... woman . And everyone who looked at it said that never had there been such craftsmanship - even in the land of Italy . ' On the seventh night a rider pulled up outside and dismounted and tied up the horse . Fearing to show himself ...
... woman . And everyone who looked at it said that never had there been such craftsmanship - even in the land of Italy . ' On the seventh night a rider pulled up outside and dismounted and tied up the horse . Fearing to show himself ...
Page 34
... woman was sitting under an old apple tree suckling her baby . The baby wrinkled its face and cried . A pale - faced , oversized young peasant in a new felt hat stood next to her . A sky - blue satin ribbon was sewn to the hat and a ...
... woman was sitting under an old apple tree suckling her baby . The baby wrinkled its face and cried . A pale - faced , oversized young peasant in a new felt hat stood next to her . A sky - blue satin ribbon was sewn to the hat and a ...
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... woman dashed after him , her heels going off like pistol shots . ' Give ! ' she screamed . ' Give me five roubles ! Three at least ! Two ! ' But the Count was down the stairs and out into the street in a flash . The woman leaned against ...
... woman dashed after him , her heels going off like pistol shots . ' Give ! ' she screamed . ' Give me five roubles ! Three at least ! Two ! ' But the Count was down the stairs and out into the street in a flash . The woman leaned against ...
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