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... wife of a famous man , and she had discovered in the unknown Thomas the marks of genius . In after years she is reported to have said : " I married for ambi- tion . Carlyle had exceeded all that my wildest hopes ever imagined for him ...
... wife of a famous man , and she had discovered in the unknown Thomas the marks of genius . In after years she is reported to have said : " I married for ambi- tion . Carlyle had exceeded all that my wildest hopes ever imagined for him ...
Page 274
... wife . One day he told her he had a story that he wished to read to her . He read part of the work one evening . The next evening he continued . His wife followed the story with intense interest . Her excitement arose until when he was ...
... wife . One day he told her he had a story that he wished to read to her . He read part of the work one evening . The next evening he continued . His wife followed the story with intense interest . Her excitement arose until when he was ...
Page 306
... wife . I have heard the subject often and freely discussed by Poe's most intimate friends , including his sis- ters , and upon this authority I speak . Lovely in person , sweet and gentle in disposition , his young wife deserved ...
... wife . I have heard the subject often and freely discussed by Poe's most intimate friends , including his sis- ters , and upon this authority I speak . Lovely in person , sweet and gentle in disposition , his young wife deserved ...
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