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... arrived . He was some years younger than my husband ; he had a handsome face , but unfor- tunately he was lame and immensely stout ; however , the benign expression depicted on his every feature made one 6 A CHEQUERED LIFE .
... arrived . He was some years younger than my husband ; he had a handsome face , but unfor- tunately he was lame and immensely stout ; however , the benign expression depicted on his every feature made one 6 A CHEQUERED LIFE .
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... arrival , Amélie introduced us , and it was all I could do to refrain from laughing . Wrapped up in a very old silk dressing - gown , much the worse for wear , and a black silk nightcap on his head , he made the most ridiculous figure ...
... arrival , Amélie introduced us , and it was all I could do to refrain from laughing . Wrapped up in a very old silk dressing - gown , much the worse for wear , and a black silk nightcap on his head , he made the most ridiculous figure ...
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... arrival at Blois , I heard that my great - aunt was very ill ; and after consulting Amélie and Dr. Joinville , I made arrangements to leave for that place ; the Doctor was to accompany me . Although Mademoiselle de Ferval had been most ...
... arrival at Blois , I heard that my great - aunt was very ill ; and after consulting Amélie and Dr. Joinville , I made arrangements to leave for that place ; the Doctor was to accompany me . Although Mademoiselle de Ferval had been most ...
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... arrived at a spot where we heard a splashing . The dogs were fording a deep ravine made by the torrents of rain . I had crossed the spot in coming , and it was then perfectly dry . There was a position to find myself in ! My com- panion ...
... arrived at a spot where we heard a splashing . The dogs were fording a deep ravine made by the torrents of rain . I had crossed the spot in coming , and it was then perfectly dry . There was a position to find myself in ! My com- panion ...
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... arrived at my aunt's " maisonnette . " " You are so wet , " I said : " will you not come in ? " " A thousand thanks , Madame , but I had better at once return to Beaupré . I must ford the ravine again , and therefore it is useless to ...
... arrived at my aunt's " maisonnette . " " You are so wet , " I said : " will you not come in ? " " A thousand thanks , Madame , but I had better at once return to Beaupré . I must ford the ravine again , and therefore it is useless to ...
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