New Monthly Magazine, and Universal Register, Volume 163Henry Colburn, 1878 |
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... taken somewhat by surprise , and could scarce under- stand what could have prompted such an unusual fit of good nature in her mistress , as to induce the latter to dispense with her service for three whole days . However , this had been ...
... taken somewhat by surprise , and could scarce under- stand what could have prompted such an unusual fit of good nature in her mistress , as to induce the latter to dispense with her service for three whole days . However , this had been ...
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... taken away her life hersel ' , nowt could be plainer than that ; and I can wash my hands o't as weel as you , ye pestiferous creature ! " " Weel , weel , " said Judith , rising from her knees , and look . ing doggedly at Mrs. Gurnett ...
... taken away her life hersel ' , nowt could be plainer than that ; and I can wash my hands o't as weel as you , ye pestiferous creature ! " " Weel , weel , " said Judith , rising from her knees , and look . ing doggedly at Mrs. Gurnett ...
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... taken place during the night , and the melting away of the heavy snow which had fallen , caused the whole face of the country to look like one vast swamp , whilst water dripped and plashed incessantly from thatched roof - tops and gable ...
... taken place during the night , and the melting away of the heavy snow which had fallen , caused the whole face of the country to look like one vast swamp , whilst water dripped and plashed incessantly from thatched roof - tops and gable ...
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... taken to my bosom like my ain child , hadna mischievous persons poisoned her mind against me . " And the widow looked fiercely at John , who returned her gaze with one of indignant sorrow , as he thought of Mary's sufferings at her ...
... taken to my bosom like my ain child , hadna mischievous persons poisoned her mind against me . " And the widow looked fiercely at John , who returned her gaze with one of indignant sorrow , as he thought of Mary's sufferings at her ...
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... taken this man into your service , Aunt Kudum ? or is he any relation of yours come home from foreign parts ? " " No ; Goput Hajam is not a man in our service , nor is he related to us , any more than you are . He is an intimate ...
... taken this man into your service , Aunt Kudum ? or is he any relation of yours come home from foreign parts ? " " No ; Goput Hajam is not a man in our service , nor is he related to us , any more than you are . He is an intimate ...
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