The Lady of the Manor: Being a Series of Conversations on the Subject of Confirmation Intended for the Use of Middle and Higher Ranks of Young Females, Volume 6F. Houlston, 1828 - Charity |
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... Milbourne , of whom I shall have occasion to speak much hereafter , and there- fore shall say the less now ; only remarking , that he ap- peared to be about forty years of age , and still handsome , for his features were perfectly ...
... Milbourne , of whom I shall have occasion to speak much hereafter , and there- fore shall say the less now ; only remarking , that he ap- peared to be about forty years of age , and still handsome , for his features were perfectly ...
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... Milbourne had been with him , and had requested his interest with me to procure my favour . " I heard this with unfeigned astonishment ; and at once declared , that my uncle could not oblige me more than by telling the gentleman that I ...
... Milbourne had been with him , and had requested his interest with me to procure my favour . " I heard this with unfeigned astonishment ; and at once declared , that my uncle could not oblige me more than by telling the gentleman that I ...
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... Milbourne's offer , and my resolution to refuse him . He seemed satisfied with this , and expressed his hope that he had no reason to fear any rival in my affections . ' But this , ' he added , ' is not all ; ' and he pleaded so closely ...
... Milbourne's offer , and my resolution to refuse him . He seemed satisfied with this , and expressed his hope that he had no reason to fear any rival in my affections . ' But this , ' he added , ' is not all ; ' and he pleaded so closely ...
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... Milbourne without knowing much about him , and with no other views , than the enjoy- ment of splendour and independence . I was married with- in six weeks after I had accepted Mr. Milbourne's offer ; and , having taken an affectionate ...
... Milbourne without knowing much about him , and with no other views , than the enjoy- ment of splendour and independence . I was married with- in six weeks after I had accepted Mr. Milbourne's offer ; and , having taken an affectionate ...
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... Milbourne , but a good society among the gentlemen ; and I always have such a dinner as , if the whole station were to join us , would be quite sufficient . And , indeed , there are few days in which I have not several guests . And more ...
... Milbourne , but a good society among the gentlemen ; and I always have such a dinner as , if the whole station were to join us , would be quite sufficient . And , indeed , there are few days in which I have not several guests . And more ...
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