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... walked on , preceded by her dog and the chant burst once more from her lips : " He stood and measured the earth : and the everlasting mountains were scattered , the perpetual hills The sudden , almost simultaneous report of two pistol ...
... walked on , preceded by her dog and the chant burst once more from her lips : " He stood and measured the earth : and the everlasting mountains were scattered , the perpetual hills The sudden , almost simultaneous report of two pistol ...
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... walked on before the stranger . But the glory of the morning had passed away ; a bloody mantle hung between the splendor of sum- mer sunshine and the chilled heart of the awe - struck girl . The forehead of the radiant , holy June day ...
... walked on before the stranger . But the glory of the morning had passed away ; a bloody mantle hung between the splendor of sum- mer sunshine and the chilled heart of the awe - struck girl . The forehead of the radiant , holy June day ...
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... walked leisurely along the rocky road , swinging the tin bucket in one hand , and pausing now and then to watch the shy red - birds that flitted like flame - jets in and out of the trees as she passed . The unbroken repose of earth and ...
... walked leisurely along the rocky road , swinging the tin bucket in one hand , and pausing now and then to watch the shy red - birds that flitted like flame - jets in and out of the trees as she passed . The unbroken repose of earth and ...
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... walked up and down the road before the forge . He was a very tall , strong man , with a gray shawl thrown over one shoulder , and a black fur hat drawn so far over his face that only the lower portion was visible ; and this , swarthy ...
... walked up and down the road before the forge . He was a very tall , strong man , with a gray shawl thrown over one shoulder , and a black fur hat drawn so far over his face that only the lower portion was visible ; and this , swarthy ...
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... walked into the shop , and watched the silent group outside , until the work was finished and Mr. Hunt threw down his tools and wiped his face . " What do I owe you ? " said the impatient rider , springing to his saddle , and putting ...
... walked into the shop , and watched the silent group outside , until the work was finished and Mr. Hunt threw down his tools and wiped his face . " What do I owe you ? " said the impatient rider , springing to his saddle , and putting ...
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