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... Miss Ellen—that is, my mistress—tell you that you were to live here, and get your education?" "Yes, sheoffered to takecareof me fora few years." "Well, I am gladitis fixed,so—you can stay; foryoucan be a great comfort to Miss Ellen, if ...
... Miss Ellen—that is, my mistress—tell you that you were to live here, and get your education?" "Yes, sheoffered to takecareof me fora few years." "Well, I am gladitis fixed,so—you can stay; foryoucan be a great comfort to Miss Ellen, if ...
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... Miss Earl." "No, Iprotest! 'Miss Earl,'indeed!Call thechild Edna." "As youplease, mother, provided you do not let the coffee and chocolate get cold while you decide the momentous question." Neither spoke againfor some time, and in the ...
... Miss Earl." "No, Iprotest! 'Miss Earl,'indeed!Call thechild Edna." "As youplease, mother, provided you do not let the coffee and chocolate get cold while you decide the momentous question." Neither spoke againfor some time, and in the ...
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... Miss Edna?" "In the first place, because itis very valuable and beautiful, and I am not willingto deprive you of it; in the second, Idonot think it properto accept presents from—any one but relatives or dear friends." "I thought we were ...
... Miss Edna?" "In the first place, because itis very valuable and beautiful, and I am not willingto deprive you of it; in the second, Idonot think it properto accept presents from—any one but relatives or dear friends." "I thought we were ...
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... Miss O'Riley, my mantuamaker, and Hagarwill make the skirt of your dress. Come into my room and let her take the measure." "Thank youfor your kindthoughtfulness, but indeed I do not want togo. Please letmestayathome! You can frame some ...
... Miss O'Riley, my mantuamaker, and Hagarwill make the skirt of your dress. Come into my room and let her take the measure." "Thank youfor your kindthoughtfulness, but indeed I do not want togo. Please letmestayathome! You can frame some ...
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... Miss Edna, theset is just forming, andwe must celebrate our birthday by havingthe first dance together. Excuse you, indeed! You presumeupon my wellknown good nature and generosity, but thisevening Iam privileged to be selfish." As he ...
... Miss Edna, theset is just forming, andwe must celebrate our birthday by havingthe first dance together. Excuse you, indeed! You presumeupon my wellknown good nature and generosity, but thisevening Iam privileged to be selfish." As he ...
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