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... finger over her great lips , and waited in reverent silence the advent of the sun . Morning among the moun- tains possessed witchery and glories which filled the heart of the girl with adoration , and called from her lips rude but ...
... finger over her great lips , and waited in reverent silence the advent of the sun . Morning among the moun- tains possessed witchery and glories which filled the heart of the girl with adoration , and called from her lips rude but ...
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... fingers , and gently pressed the lids over his glazing eyes . Not a word was uttered , but while the seconds sadly regarded the stiffening form , the surviving principal coolly drew out a cigar , lighted and placed it between his lips ...
... fingers , and gently pressed the lids over his glazing eyes . Not a word was uttered , but while the seconds sadly regarded the stiffening form , the surviving principal coolly drew out a cigar , lighted and placed it between his lips ...
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... finger . " Come , Clinton , delay may cause you more trouble than we bargained for , " urged his second . Without even glancing toward the body of his antagonist , Clinton scowled at the child , and , turning away , was soon out of ...
... finger . " Come , Clinton , delay may cause you more trouble than we bargained for , " urged his second . Without even glancing toward the body of his antagonist , Clinton scowled at the child , and , turning away , was soon out of ...
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... finger , and wondered if he were married — if his death would leave wailing orphans in his home , and a broken - hearted ... fingers to his eyes , said sorrowfully to the grief - stricken old man beside her : " It is paralysis , Mr. Dent ...
... finger , and wondered if he were married — if his death would leave wailing orphans in his home , and a broken - hearted ... fingers to his eyes , said sorrowfully to the grief - stricken old man beside her : " It is paralysis , Mr. Dent ...
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... fingers and galloped on . When Edna reached the shop she saw her grandfather examining the horse's shoes , while the stranger walked up and down the road before the forge . He was a very tall , strong man , with a gray shawl thrown over ...
... fingers and galloped on . When Edna reached the shop she saw her grandfather examining the horse's shoes , while the stranger walked up and down the road before the forge . He was a very tall , strong man , with a gray shawl thrown over ...
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