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... glancing at the corpse , and shuddering violently . " Yes , I want some assistance from your grandfather . " " I will show you the way , sir . " The surgeon spoke hurriedly to the two remaining gen- tlemen , and followed his guide ...
... glancing at the corpse , and shuddering violently . " Yes , I want some assistance from your grandfather . " " I will show you the way , sir . " The surgeon spoke hurriedly to the two remaining gen- tlemen , and followed his guide ...
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... glanced up as a harsh voice asked impatiently : " Are you stone deaf ? I say , is there a blacksmith's shop near ? " The rider reined in his horse , a spirited , beautiful animal , and waited for an answer . " Yes , sir . There is a ...
... glanced up as a harsh voice asked impatiently : " Are you stone deaf ? I say , is there a blacksmith's shop near ? " The rider reined in his horse , a spirited , beautiful animal , and waited for an answer . " Yes , sir . There is a ...
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... glanced mournfully around the dreary room , and , shivering slightly , drooped her head again on her hand . Week after week went slowly by , and she was removed to Mrs. Wood's house , but no improvement was discernible , and the belief ...
... glanced mournfully around the dreary room , and , shivering slightly , drooped her head again on her hand . Week after week went slowly by , and she was removed to Mrs. Wood's house , but no improvement was discernible , and the belief ...
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... glanced down the aisle , and saw two young gentle- men stretched at full length on separate seats , eyeing her curiously . Observing that the small seat next to the door was par- tially filled with the luggage of the parties who sat in ...
... glanced down the aisle , and saw two young gentle- men stretched at full length on separate seats , eyeing her curiously . Observing that the small seat next to the door was par- tially filled with the luggage of the parties who sat in ...
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... glancing toward the bed . Exhausted with pain and fatigue , Edna slept again , and it was night when she opened her eyes and found Dr. Rodney and Mrs. Murray at her pillow . The kind surgeon talked pleasantly for some time , and , after ...
... glancing toward the bed . Exhausted with pain and fatigue , Edna slept again , and it was night when she opened her eyes and found Dr. Rodney and Mrs. Murray at her pillow . The kind surgeon talked pleasantly for some time , and , after ...
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