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... morning . On my arrival I saw the keeper , and , sure enough , the picture had been delivered ; and further , I was told that Landseer had been to the Gallery that morning , and for a short time had worked upon it . I was taken into the ...
... morning . On my arrival I saw the keeper , and , sure enough , the picture had been delivered ; and further , I was told that Landseer had been to the Gallery that morning , and for a short time had worked upon it . I was taken into the ...
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... Ardington . It was Sunday morning , and they were left to do as they chose the perfection of hospitality . I was occupied , as usual , in my uncle's room , when , about one o'clock , Landseer came in and 14 VERNON HEATH'S RECOLLECTIONS . ་
... Ardington . It was Sunday morning , and they were left to do as they chose the perfection of hospitality . I was occupied , as usual , in my uncle's room , when , about one o'clock , Landseer came in and 14 VERNON HEATH'S RECOLLECTIONS . ་
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... certainly meant what he said , and those who knew him . always dealt with his words literally . My mornings were usually occupied in writing his letters or in reading to him . It was , however , my habit before going out to go to his room.
... certainly meant what he said , and those who knew him . always dealt with his words literally . My mornings were usually occupied in writing his letters or in reading to him . It was , however , my habit before going out to go to his room.
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... morning had determined to dress and move into the sitting - room adjoining . For some time previously I had noticed a neat paper parcel on his wardrobe , but did not D know its contents . What they were it was then ROBERT VERNON . 333.
... morning had determined to dress and move into the sitting - room adjoining . For some time previously I had noticed a neat paper parcel on his wardrobe , but did not D know its contents . What they were it was then ROBERT VERNON . 333.
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... morning of the opening meet next Tuesday . " This being only five days ahead , I naturally asked what I was to ride , and what was to be my attire . His answer was characteristic . " You will ride ' Sportsman , ' which , as you know ...
... morning of the opening meet next Tuesday . " This being only five days ahead , I naturally asked what I was to ride , and what was to be my attire . His answer was characteristic . " You will ride ' Sportsman , ' which , as you know ...
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