A Chequered Life: Being Memoirs of the Vicomtesse de Leoville-Meilhan |
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... head of any one — at least , so I thought — except perhaps on account of his kindness , which seemed unbounded . I had never dreamed of love , and when Colonel de Ferval , with the sanction of the Emperor , offered me his hand , I ...
... head of any one — at least , so I thought — except perhaps on account of his kindness , which seemed unbounded . I had never dreamed of love , and when Colonel de Ferval , with the sanction of the Emperor , offered me his hand , I ...
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... head was that of Mademoiselle de Ferval ; I uttered a scream and awoke . I suppose the tale of the Beauty and the Beast , which had haunted me before going to bed , had caused this nightmare . The next morning I met my sister - in - law ...
... head was that of Mademoiselle de Ferval ; I uttered a scream and awoke . I suppose the tale of the Beauty and the Beast , which had haunted me before going to bed , had caused this nightmare . The next morning I met my sister - in - law ...
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... head on pillows trimmed with rich lace — the latter making it look still more frightful - I experienced a sort of vague terror of which I could scarcely divest myself . She very soon held me in the greatest aver- sion ; for she became ...
... head on pillows trimmed with rich lace — the latter making it look still more frightful - I experienced a sort of vague terror of which I could scarcely divest myself . She very soon held me in the greatest aver- sion ; for she became ...
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... head , whose features were plainly visible ; and of her I shall speak further . The eastern tower was entirely burnt ; the back of the castle had more or less suffered , and was used for the servants ' rooms . A small chapel had by some ...
... head , whose features were plainly visible ; and of her I shall speak further . The eastern tower was entirely burnt ; the back of the castle had more or less suffered , and was used for the servants ' rooms . A small chapel had by some ...
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... head , which was within reach , and we both looked in silence at the unearthly being , who disappeared through the door . I found it impossible to sleep again , and kept tossing on my bed for hours , till the sun in all its radiant ...
... head , which was within reach , and we both looked in silence at the unearthly being , who disappeared through the door . I found it impossible to sleep again , and kept tossing on my bed for hours , till the sun in all its radiant ...
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