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... were not of the lower ranks , but were not high born ; and yet we thought and talked a good deal of " the family , " though we knew nothing of it beyond our grandfather -a plain , honest man . Also , we were CHAPTER II. ...
... were not of the lower ranks , but were not high born ; and yet we thought and talked a good deal of " the family , " though we knew nothing of it beyond our grandfather -a plain , honest man . Also , we were CHAPTER II. ...
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... knew how to give a genial air to a meal , though it were but a cold joint of mutton . The plate would be bright , the vegetables delicately dressed , proper condiments at hand , and a pudding , devised or perhaps made by herself , would ...
... knew how to give a genial air to a meal , though it were but a cold joint of mutton . The plate would be bright , the vegetables delicately dressed , proper condiments at hand , and a pudding , devised or perhaps made by herself , would ...
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... our bonnets ( bunnets he always called them ) , clip us under his arm , and trot off to exhibit us to Mrs. Cole , or Mrs. Leftwych , or Mrs. Price . Everybody D knew and respected my grandfather : it was not that Poplar House Academy . 33.
... our bonnets ( bunnets he always called them ) , clip us under his arm , and trot off to exhibit us to Mrs. Cole , or Mrs. Leftwych , or Mrs. Price . Everybody D knew and respected my grandfather : it was not that Poplar House Academy . 33.
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Anne Manning. knew and respected my grandfather : it was not that he was rich ; it was not that he was eminent or powerful in any one direction , except in the way of manner and character . The first was charming ; the latter , first ...
Anne Manning. knew and respected my grandfather : it was not that he was rich ; it was not that he was eminent or powerful in any one direction , except in the way of manner and character . The first was charming ; the latter , first ...
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... knew not how to begin , and , after answering kind inquiries con- cerning our health , a pause ensued . I said , " I fear you must think it very odd I should call so early . " " Oh , no , " said she kindly , " I am glad you have done so ...
... knew not how to begin , and , after answering kind inquiries con- cerning our health , a pause ensued . I said , " I fear you must think it very odd I should call so early . " " Oh , no , " said she kindly , " I am glad you have done so ...
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