The Spy: A Tale of the Neutral GroundAppleton, 1873 - 179 էջ |
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... woman half closed her door again in af- fright , as she saw , by the glare of a large wood- fire , a mounted man so unexpectedly near its threshold ; and an expression of terror mingled with her natural curiosity , as she required his ...
... woman half closed her door again in af- fright , as she saw , by the glare of a large wood- fire , a mounted man so unexpectedly near its threshold ; and an expression of terror mingled with her natural curiosity , as she required his ...
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... woman , nor yet a child . The " pretty Miss Fanny was too familiar to be relished , and she dropped her eyes on her work again , with cheeks that glowed like crimson . " " " General Stark took the Germans into cus- tody " she answered ...
... woman , nor yet a child . The " pretty Miss Fanny was too familiar to be relished , and she dropped her eyes on her work again , with cheeks that glowed like crimson . " " " General Stark took the Germans into cus- tody " she answered ...
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... woman be not actually in love , she seldom hears without a blush the name of a man whom she might love , and who has been con- nected with herself , by idle gossips , in the ama- tory rumor of the day . Such had been the case with Sarah ...
... woman be not actually in love , she seldom hears without a blush the name of a man whom she might love , and who has been con- nected with herself , by idle gossips , in the ama- tory rumor of the day . Such had been the case with Sarah ...
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... woman was seen busily engaged in the employ- ments of the household near the sentinels , and was particularly attentive to the wants of the captain ; until he was deeply engaged in the em- ployments of the supper - table . Afterward ...
... woman was seen busily engaged in the employ- ments of the household near the sentinels , and was particularly attentive to the wants of the captain ; until he was deeply engaged in the em- ployments of the supper - table . Afterward ...
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... woman . ' " 9 " Tis Dr. Sitgreaves , " said Henry Wharton , quickly , though with difficulty suppressing a laugh ; " the multitude of his engagements , to- day , has prevented his usual attention to his " Your pardon , sir , " added ...
... woman . ' " 9 " Tis Dr. Sitgreaves , " said Henry Wharton , quickly , though with difficulty suppressing a laugh ; " the multitude of his engagements , to- day , has prevented his usual attention to his " Your pardon , sir , " added ...
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