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... in a fortnight ; and pressed it so strong- ly , that it was easy to see that he considered this the best mode of consoling Mary . My dear good papa and mamma seemed to think that it was I that was going to 14 THE VICTIMS OF SOCIETY .
... in a fortnight ; and pressed it so strong- ly , that it was easy to see that he considered this the best mode of consoling Mary . My dear good papa and mamma seemed to think that it was I that was going to 14 THE VICTIMS OF SOCIETY .
Strona 80
... considered him sufficiently rich not to be com- pelled to marry for money . " I replied , that the extreme beauty of Lady Augusta must always redeem him from the suspicion of interested motives in selecting her , even though she is an ...
... considered him sufficiently rich not to be com- pelled to marry for money . " I replied , that the extreme beauty of Lady Augusta must always redeem him from the suspicion of interested motives in selecting her , even though she is an ...
Strona 100
... considered a child , has in- duced me to persevere in it . The nearer the time approaches for pro- nouncing the irrevocable vows , the more do I dread this marriage ; and yet I have not courage to avow my feelings to those who possess ...
... considered a child , has in- duced me to persevere in it . The nearer the time approaches for pro- nouncing the irrevocable vows , the more do I dread this marriage ; and yet I have not courage to avow my feelings to those who possess ...
Strona 112
... considered it , is less triste than this gloomy mansion , now that it is bereft of its sole attrac- tion - the fair Augusta . In a fortnight , I am to join the Annandales in London ; where I anticipate much enjoyment , en revanche for ...
... considered it , is less triste than this gloomy mansion , now that it is bereft of its sole attrac- tion - the fair Augusta . In a fortnight , I am to join the Annandales in London ; where I anticipate much enjoyment , en revanche for ...
Strona 126
... and the shame of being considered childish , and vacillating , have induced me to conceal the real state of my feelings from them . Often , while at Dela- ward Park , have I been tempted to make to 126 THE VICTIMS OF SOCIETY .
... and the shame of being considered childish , and vacillating , have induced me to conceal the real state of my feelings from them . Often , while at Dela- ward Park , have I been tempted to make to 126 THE VICTIMS OF SOCIETY .
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