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Page 331
... Sir Roger Percival , the English nobleman about whom all Gotham is running mad . If he has not more sense than most men of his age , his head will be com- pletely turned by the flattery heaped upon him . What a commentary on Republican ...
... Sir Roger Percival , the English nobleman about whom all Gotham is running mad . If he has not more sense than most men of his age , his head will be com- pletely turned by the flattery heaped upon him . What a commentary on Republican ...
Page 332
... sir , an old friend from the South . " The door of the box opened , and Sir Roger Percival came in and seated himself near Mrs. Andrews , who in her cordial welcome seemed utterly to forget the presence of the governess . Mr. Manning ...
... sir , an old friend from the South . " The door of the box opened , and Sir Roger Percival came in and seated himself near Mrs. Andrews , who in her cordial welcome seemed utterly to forget the presence of the governess . Mr. Manning ...
Page 334
... Sir Roger Percival gave his arm to Mrs. Andrews , and the editor drew Edna's cloak over her shoulders , took her hand and led her down the steps . As her little gloved fingers rested in his , the feeling of awe and restraint melted away ...
... Sir Roger Percival gave his arm to Mrs. Andrews , and the editor drew Edna's cloak over her shoulders , took her hand and led her down the steps . As her little gloved fingers rested in his , the feeling of awe and restraint melted away ...
Page 339
... Sir Roger Percival , he bowed rather haughtily , and with a distant politeness , which assured Edna that he was cognizant of her refusal to make his acquaintance at the opera . During the early part of dinner he divided his gay words ...
... Sir Roger Percival , he bowed rather haughtily , and with a distant politeness , which assured Edna that he was cognizant of her refusal to make his acquaintance at the opera . During the early part of dinner he divided his gay words ...
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... Sir Roger , smiling . " I am afraid , sir , that it is rather the quality than the quantity of their learning that makes them troublesome . One of your own noble seers has most gracefully declared : ' A woman may always help her husband ...
... Sir Roger , smiling . " I am afraid , sir , that it is rather the quality than the quantity of their learning that makes them troublesome . One of your own noble seers has most gracefully declared : ' A woman may always help her husband ...
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