London Society, Tom 47 |
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Strona 399
Suddenly he drew up his head and recited slowly : “ Werther had a love for Charlotte Such as words could never utter ; Would you know how first he met her ! She was cutting bread and butter . " “ Charlotte ! ” said Cherry , .
Suddenly he drew up his head and recited slowly : “ Werther had a love for Charlotte Such as words could never utter ; Would you know how first he met her ! She was cutting bread and butter . " “ Charlotte ! ” said Cherry , .
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