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Page 35
... Murray looked at her and said gravely : " What is the matter , child ? " " I am only sorry I was so ungrateful and ... Murray's voice faltered slightly as she said : " You are a good little girl , I have no doubt . Who taught you to be ...
... Murray looked at her and said gravely : " What is the matter , child ? " " I am only sorry I was so ungrateful and ... Murray's voice faltered slightly as she said : " You are a good little girl , I have no doubt . Who taught you to be ...
Page 37
... Murray laid her hand gently on her shoulder , and said : " Child , of what are you thinking ? " For an instant she ... Murray's eyes wandered out toward the velvety lawn , and she mused for some minutes ; then laying her hands on the ...
... Murray laid her hand gently on her shoulder , and said : " Child , of what are you thinking ? " For an instant she ... Murray's eyes wandered out toward the velvety lawn , and she mused for some minutes ; then laying her hands on the ...
Page 43
... Murray's son . " " Did Miss Ellen — that is , my mistress — tell you that you were to live here , and get your education ? " " Yes , she offered to take care of me for a few years . " " Well , I am glad it is fixed , so you can stay ...
... Murray's son . " " Did Miss Ellen — that is , my mistress — tell you that you were to live here , and get your education ? " " Yes , she offered to take care of me for a few years . " " Well , I am glad it is fixed , so you can stay ...
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... Murray , I would rather stay here . " " Pray , what possible objection can you have to the din- ing - room ? " Edna averted her head , but wrung her fingers nervously . Mrs. Murray frowned , and continued gravely : " Don't be silly ...
... Murray , I would rather stay here . " " Pray , what possible objection can you have to the din- ing - room ? " Edna averted her head , but wrung her fingers nervously . Mrs. Murray frowned , and continued gravely : " Don't be silly ...
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... Murray dropped her head on her hand , compressing her lips , and toying abstractedly with the sugar - tongs . Edna ... Murray's path , she avoided those portions of the house to which he seemed most partial , and thus although they ...
... Murray dropped her head on her hand , compressing her lips , and toying abstractedly with the sugar - tongs . Edna ... Murray's path , she avoided those portions of the house to which he seemed most partial , and thus although they ...
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