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Page 47
... glance in that direction and thought of making some sort of reassuring sign to her , but she looked so bereft of senses , and almost of life , perched up there , that it seemed not worth while . He disengaged his button with firm ...
... glance in that direction and thought of making some sort of reassuring sign to her , but she looked so bereft of senses , and almost of life , perched up there , that it seemed not worth while . He disengaged his button with firm ...
Page 92
... glance of frank tenderness , quick as lightning , and leaving a profound impression , a secret touch on the heart . It was in the grounds of the hotel , about tiffin time , while the ladies of the orchestra were strolling back to their ...
... glance of frank tenderness , quick as lightning , and leaving a profound impression , a secret touch on the heart . It was in the grounds of the hotel , about tiffin time , while the ladies of the orchestra were strolling back to their ...
Page 362
... glance . " I ? I haven't been a yard away from the governor this afternoon till I started for here . " The genuineness of the accent surprised Heyst , without convincing him of the truth of the words . " Why do you ask ? " pursued ...
... glance . " I ? I haven't been a yard away from the governor this afternoon till I started for here . " The genuineness of the accent surprised Heyst , without convincing him of the truth of the words . " Why do you ask ? " pursued ...
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