The Queen's Shilling. A Soldier's StoryH.S. King, 1873 |
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... passed since the events recorded in the first chapter , and Scaggleton is now in other hands . Mr. Norreys succeeding most unexpectedly to the family honours left , nothing loth , a place grown thoroughly hateful since his daughter's ...
... passed since the events recorded in the first chapter , and Scaggleton is now in other hands . Mr. Norreys succeeding most unexpectedly to the family honours left , nothing loth , a place grown thoroughly hateful since his daughter's ...
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... passed through , some crushing grief . mother sat idly gazing into the deep mysterious glow of the burning coals ; the major pretended to read , but he got up every moment to poke the fire nervously , or draw back the heavy cur- tains ...
... passed through , some crushing grief . mother sat idly gazing into the deep mysterious glow of the burning coals ; the major pretended to read , but he got up every moment to poke the fire nervously , or draw back the heavy cur- tains ...
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... passing into Trafalgar Square , they crossed to Pall Mall , where the elder pointed out the clubs , Union , Athenæum , United Service , and the " Rag . " " What an odd name for a club , papa . " " Yes ; it is . The Rag and Famish they ...
... passing into Trafalgar Square , they crossed to Pall Mall , where the elder pointed out the clubs , Union , Athenæum , United Service , and the " Rag . " " What an odd name for a club , papa . " " Yes ; it is . The Rag and Famish they ...
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... passed , Mr. Frere , " said the colonel at length , holding out his paw to the bright - faced lad , an honour he seldom vouch- safed to candidates for commission . " I con- gratulate you — you're very young . So much the better , I was ...
... passed , Mr. Frere , " said the colonel at length , holding out his paw to the bright - faced lad , an honour he seldom vouch- safed to candidates for commission . " I con- gratulate you — you're very young . So much the better , I was ...
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... Passing the mounted sentries , once more he inquired . " The Military Secretary's ? Over there , under the arch . The same as the Commander - in- Chief's . Door to the right . " Ringing the ponderous office bell , Alured , with a ...
... Passing the mounted sentries , once more he inquired . " The Military Secretary's ? Over there , under the arch . The same as the Commander - in- Chief's . Door to the right . " Ringing the ponderous office bell , Alured , with a ...
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