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Strona 18
... door , which was almost instantly followed by the entrance of Lord William Eton . His appearance surprised them both , and the flurried manner in which he advanced and seated himself at the table , showed that some unusual circumstance ...
... door , which was almost instantly followed by the entrance of Lord William Eton . His appearance surprised them both , and the flurried manner in which he advanced and seated himself at the table , showed that some unusual circumstance ...
Strona 21
... As she spoke , the door abruptly opened , and Mr. Rawlings came in . " Ah ! father ! " exclaimed Margaret , " you are welcome . Gentlemen , I said he would justify him- self . He is here to do it . Speak THE LADDER OF GOLD . 21.
... As she spoke , the door abruptly opened , and Mr. Rawlings came in . " Ah ! father ! " exclaimed Margaret , " you are welcome . Gentlemen , I said he would justify him- self . He is here to do it . Speak THE LADDER OF GOLD . 21.
Strona 22
... door , Mr. Rawlings returned to the table , and took the seat Lord Charles had indicated to him . “ May I ask , gentlemen , what is the explanation you wish to have from me ? " he inquired . " I should have hoped , " replied Lord ...
... door , Mr. Rawlings returned to the table , and took the seat Lord Charles had indicated to him . “ May I ask , gentlemen , what is the explanation you wish to have from me ? " he inquired . " I should have hoped , " replied Lord ...
Strona 42
... door for the answer : " MY DEAR RAWLINGS , — " By some confounded mistake I have been arrested for the inconceivable sum of thirteen thou- sand pounds . Of course the thing is perfectly ridi- culous , for you know I don't owe a penny in ...
... door for the answer : " MY DEAR RAWLINGS , — " By some confounded mistake I have been arrested for the inconceivable sum of thirteen thou- sand pounds . Of course the thing is perfectly ridi- culous , for you know I don't owe a penny in ...
Strona 46
... door , and heard the keys clink , and the bolts shoot into their places , his heart sank within him . He had to cross a court - yard where several persons were scattered about , and he hardly dared to lift his head from a sensitive ...
... door , and heard the keys clink , and the bolts shoot into their places , his heart sank within him . He had to cross a court - yard where several persons were scattered about , and he hardly dared to lift his head from a sensitive ...
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