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... opened their gates to submerge the world . I must own I felt frightened , and wished some one would come in sight . On looking round I saw a dilapidated hut , and ran to it for shelter . It was empty , and the water had already invaded ...
... opened their gates to submerge the world . I must own I felt frightened , and wished some one would come in sight . On looking round I saw a dilapidated hut , and ran to it for shelter . It was empty , and the water had already invaded ...
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... opened the shutters , thus letting a flood of sunshine into the room , which allowed me to gaze at its contents . My eyes soon remained rivetted upon a full - length picture ; it was that of a beautiful woman , holding in her hand a ...
... opened the shutters , thus letting a flood of sunshine into the room , which allowed me to gaze at its contents . My eyes soon remained rivetted upon a full - length picture ; it was that of a beautiful woman , holding in her hand a ...
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... opened ; a musty , damp smell arose from the large cupboard ; it was perfectly empty , and was going to be reclosed , when some glittering object arrested my eyes ; I stooped to pick it up ; it was a ring with an emerald surrounded with ...
... opened ; a musty , damp smell arose from the large cupboard ; it was perfectly empty , and was going to be reclosed , when some glittering object arrested my eyes ; I stooped to pick it up ; it was a ring with an emerald surrounded with ...
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... opened her eyes , and taking my hands in hers , said , - " Did you love him ? " " Only as a father , " I replied ; and in a few concise words I related to her the history of my marriage . " Thank God for it ! " she ejaculated , with a ...
... opened her eyes , and taking my hands in hers , said , - " Did you love him ? " " Only as a father , " I replied ; and in a few concise words I related to her the history of my marriage . " Thank God for it ! " she ejaculated , with a ...
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... opened the door , and said , — " Monsieur Redouté , my wife and myself will be delighted to share our fare with you ; pray come in and take a seat . " “ To whom may I have the honour of owing this kindness ? " said Redouté , bowing low ...
... opened the door , and said , — " Monsieur Redouté , my wife and myself will be delighted to share our fare with you ; pray come in and take a seat . " “ To whom may I have the honour of owing this kindness ? " said Redouté , bowing low ...
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