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The father of Clementina was appa- rently pleased with their mutual attach- ment ; and when D'Rosonio solicited the hand of his daughter , he refused it only B 2 3 talva's temper was of the gayest kind, ...
The father of Clementina was appa- rently pleased with their mutual attach- ment ; and when D'Rosonio solicited the hand of his daughter , he refused it only B 2 3 talva's temper was of the gayest kind, ...
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He again repeated his threats of punish- ment , and left her . The behaviour of De Laney had converted her love for him into hatred , and the furies of rage and disappointment darted their scor- pion stings into her heart .
He again repeated his threats of punish- ment , and left her . The behaviour of De Laney had converted her love for him into hatred , and the furies of rage and disappointment darted their scor- pion stings into her heart .
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ever her predominant consideration ; she dreaded that her design might be dis- covered , and if it was , certain punish- ment awaited her . The fear of this made her at first hesitate , and finally give up her design , and to her ...
ever her predominant consideration ; she dreaded that her design might be dis- covered , and if it was , certain punish- ment awaited her . The fear of this made her at first hesitate , and finally give up her design , and to her ...
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Let me know ( cried the count ) , what has occasioned your disappoint- ment ; I do not make professions , Stephano , but if my friendship can in any way be serviceable to thee , tax it to the utmost . " " I would accept your offer ...
Let me know ( cried the count ) , what has occasioned your disappoint- ment ; I do not make professions , Stephano , but if my friendship can in any way be serviceable to thee , tax it to the utmost . " " I would accept your offer ...
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In vain I assured him that the senti- ment I felt for him was all I was capable of feeling , and that I was conscious it was amply sufficient for my happiness . " ' You do not know your own heart , Bianca ( would he reply ) ; it was ...
In vain I assured him that the senti- ment I felt for him was all I was capable of feeling , and that I was conscious it was amply sufficient for my happiness . " ' You do not know your own heart , Bianca ( would he reply ) ; it was ...
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| Title | Montalva, or, Annals of guilt Montalva, or, Annals of guilt, Ann Mary Hamilton |
| Author | Ann Mary Hamilton |
| Published | 1811 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 7 Jul 2006 |
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