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... means of support ; she came to Rome to seek a service , but her money was exhausted , and she knew not what to do . " Poor child ( said the signor ) , thou shalt not want the shelter of a roof ; come with me , and I will provide for ...
... means of support ; she came to Rome to seek a service , but her money was exhausted , and she knew not what to do . " Poor child ( said the signor ) , thou shalt not want the shelter of a roof ; come with me , and I will provide for ...
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... soon convert them into certainties , and I foresee that we must part . " 66 No , dearest Claudia ( said the mar quis ) , I cannot consent to resign thee ; some means must be thought of to pre- · vent it ; but let us not poison the 35.
... soon convert them into certainties , and I foresee that we must part . " 66 No , dearest Claudia ( said the mar quis ) , I cannot consent to resign thee ; some means must be thought of to pre- · vent it ; but let us not poison the 35.
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... certainties , and I foresee that we must part . " - 66 No , dearest Claudia ( said the mar quis ) , I cannot consent to resign thee ; some means must be thought of to pre- nal perdition ? wouldst thou commit a crime so black 35.
... certainties , and I foresee that we must part . " - 66 No , dearest Claudia ( said the mar quis ) , I cannot consent to resign thee ; some means must be thought of to pre- nal perdition ? wouldst thou commit a crime so black 35.
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... mean to gratify , which induced me to defer our interview ; other , and more weighty considerations influenced me ; but I am now at liberty to see you , and should your devotion lead you to vespers this evening , at the church of St ...
... mean to gratify , which induced me to defer our interview ; other , and more weighty considerations influenced me ; but I am now at liberty to see you , and should your devotion lead you to vespers this evening , at the church of St ...
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... mean appearance the house , afforded a striking contrast to the voluptuous elegance of the boudoir in which he was ; and while be examined the furniture and orna- ments , he owned that it was decorated with a degree of luxury and taste ...
... mean appearance the house , afforded a striking contrast to the voluptuous elegance of the boudoir in which he was ; and while be examined the furniture and orna- ments , he owned that it was decorated with a degree of luxury and taste ...
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