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... half - secluded nook of obser- vation , from which she looked out upon scenes that were like an animated story . She wove fanciful imaginings around those who attracted her atten- tion , and on her return laughingly discussed the people ...
... half - secluded nook of obser- vation , from which she looked out upon scenes that were like an animated story . She wove fanciful imaginings around those who attracted her atten- tion , and on her return laughingly discussed the people ...
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... half - comprehended emergency . The impulse now uppermost was to retain her self- control and reach the seclusion of her own room . How she was to endure the long hours she scarcely knew . She did not dare to think . Indeed , the effort ...
... half - comprehended emergency . The impulse now uppermost was to retain her self- control and reach the seclusion of her own room . How she was to endure the long hours she scarcely knew . She did not dare to think . Indeed , the effort ...
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... half a dozen gentlemen were waiting for a chance to be his successor ; and , having obtained her promise for another dance later in the evening , he turned deprecatingly to Madge . His apologies ceased be- fore they were half spoken ...
... half a dozen gentlemen were waiting for a chance to be his successor ; and , having obtained her promise for another dance later in the evening , he turned deprecatingly to Madge . His apologies ceased be- fore they were half spoken ...
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... half contemptuous pity which she was now beginning to admit would be partially deserved . On the occa- sions when she had gone out with him she had learned how unattractive in society her pale face and shy ways were . Such attentions as ...
... half contemptuous pity which she was now beginning to admit would be partially deserved . On the occa- sions when she had gone out with him she had learned how unattractive in society her pale face and shy ways were . Such attentions as ...
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... half despairing sinking of heart , how blank and des- olate her life would be without them . She must meet him once more , and word was sent that she would receive his good - by after dinner . Having safely passed this one interview ...
... half despairing sinking of heart , how blank and des- olate her life would be without them . She must meet him once more , and word was sent that she would receive his good - by after dinner . Having safely passed this one interview ...
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