Belgravia: A London Magazine, Volume 76Chatto and Windus, 1891 |
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... stood outside the station , ready to make the ascent of the mountain to the monastery . The driver was a very handsome fellow , with a fine bust ; but when by - and - by he came to dismount , I dis- covered that he was " bust 99 66 et ...
... stood outside the station , ready to make the ascent of the mountain to the monastery . The driver was a very handsome fellow , with a fine bust ; but when by - and - by he came to dismount , I dis- covered that he was " bust 99 66 et ...
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... stood up in the midst of a cumber of old ruin and new material . Windows and arches of Byzantine outline could be seen in the walls , and certain gross capitals also whispered of the centuries . But the ringing of chisels and the echo ...
... stood up in the midst of a cumber of old ruin and new material . Windows and arches of Byzantine outline could be seen in the walls , and certain gross capitals also whispered of the centuries . But the ringing of chisels and the echo ...
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... stood clearly in sight , like a sign marked on the clouds themselves . And there they tarried , and massed themselves into battalions . When they began to thunder and send forth forked lightning , I realised that it was time to be gone ...
... stood clearly in sight , like a sign marked on the clouds themselves . And there they tarried , and massed themselves into battalions . When they began to thunder and send forth forked lightning , I realised that it was time to be gone ...
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... stood in groups round a couple of lecterns , which supported the big chant - books of their service , and their voices stole away into the mysterious darkness overhead . When they had finished , the candles were put out , and we knew ...
... stood in groups round a couple of lecterns , which supported the big chant - books of their service , and their voices stole away into the mysterious darkness overhead . When they had finished , the candles were put out , and we knew ...
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... stood out clearly and distinctly before me , as my eyes fell on a pearl necklace . Ah ! and surely something else ! Yes ! But what ! Only a lock of chesnut hair , a dry and faded gardenia and spray of forget - me - not ! Stay , there is ...
... stood out clearly and distinctly before me , as my eyes fell on a pearl necklace . Ah ! and surely something else ! Yes ! But what ! Only a lock of chesnut hair , a dry and faded gardenia and spray of forget - me - not ! Stay , there is ...
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