A Young Girl's WooingDodd, Mead, 1884 - 482 pages This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. |
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... tion . He had sufficient tact to understand Madge's diffidence , and he knew that their family life would soon banish it . He welcomed this pale slip of a girl to their home circle because it gave him pleasure to pet and rally such a ...
... tion . He had sufficient tact to understand Madge's diffidence , and he knew that their family life would soon banish it . He welcomed this pale slip of a girl to their home circle because it gave him pleasure to pet and rally such a ...
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... tion , and on her return laughingly discussed the people who had passed , like players , before her eyes . Graydon encouraged her to do this , for her igno- rance of society made her remarks original and amusing . He knew the ...
... tion , and on her return laughingly discussed the people who had passed , like players , before her eyes . Graydon encouraged her to do this , for her igno- rance of society made her remarks original and amusing . He knew the ...
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... tion , and many there were . She could be perfectly polite , yet as repellent as ice , or she could smile with a fascination that even Madge felt would be hard to resist . This girl , who was such an immense contrast to herself , wholly ...
... tion , and many there were . She could be perfectly polite , yet as repellent as ice , or she could smile with a fascination that even Madge felt would be hard to resist . This girl , who was such an immense contrast to herself , wholly ...
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... tion . Society recognized her claims , and she was gaining even more attention than she desired . As her strength increased she accepted invitations , and permitted the circle of her acquaintance to widen . It was part of her plan to ...
... tion . Society recognized her claims , and she was gaining even more attention than she desired . As her strength increased she accepted invitations , and permitted the circle of her acquaintance to widen . It was part of her plan to ...
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... tion . Naturally Madge would not be inclined to think well of one who had brought so cruel an ex- perience into her life ; but , prejudice apart , the society girl had given evidence of a type of woman- hood not very high . Even Graydon ...
... tion . Naturally Madge would not be inclined to think well of one who had brought so cruel an ex- perience into her life ; but , prejudice apart , the society girl had given evidence of a type of woman- hood not very high . Even Graydon ...
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