The man without a profession1844 |
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... letter was for Squire Coverley ; but that was all he knew about it . Can you guess anything about it , mother ? However , I suppose my father will tell you what the letter contains when he has read it . " Mrs. Coverley mused . - She ...
... letter was for Squire Coverley ; but that was all he knew about it . Can you guess anything about it , mother ? However , I suppose my father will tell you what the letter contains when he has read it . " Mrs. Coverley mused . - She ...
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... letter comes are attorneys . - Go , my dear , " she repeated to Clara , her apprehensions being quickened by the indistinct idea of some calamity naturally following in such a train , - " go , my dear girl , and make haste . I wish your ...
... letter comes are attorneys . - Go , my dear , " she repeated to Clara , her apprehensions being quickened by the indistinct idea of some calamity naturally following in such a train , - " go , my dear girl , and make haste . I wish your ...
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... letter which we have just re- ceived . I hope it will not worry Mr. Coverley as the last did . - My dear Frank , " added the lady , as Clara left the house , to her son , who was eagerly gazing out of the window in the direction of the ...
... letter which we have just re- ceived . I hope it will not worry Mr. Coverley as the last did . - My dear Frank , " added the lady , as Clara left the house , to her son , who was eagerly gazing out of the window in the direction of the ...
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... letter is this that has frightened you all ? Where is Mr. Coverley ? " " He took the letter with him into his study . Frank , tell your father that Mr. Lesley is here . I know when he is vexed about any- thing he is always glad to see ...
... letter is this that has frightened you all ? Where is Mr. Coverley ? " " He took the letter with him into his study . Frank , tell your father that Mr. Lesley is here . I know when he is vexed about any- thing he is always glad to see ...
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... letter , locked it , and put the key in his pocket . If ever woman longed to know a secret , poor Mrs. Coverley longed to see that letter . But deference to her husband , especially in his present condition 98 THE MAN.
... letter , locked it , and put the key in his pocket . If ever woman longed to know a secret , poor Mrs. Coverley longed to see that letter . But deference to her husband , especially in his present condition 98 THE MAN.
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