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... Edmund Leslie had truly been what the world calls an unfortunate man . He had entered upon life as a merchant , and for twelve 4 LIBERALITY .
... Edmund Leslie had truly been what the world calls an unfortunate man . He had entered upon life as a merchant , and for twelve 4 LIBERALITY .
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... Leslie , on the evening of his death . The sounds from without in the howling wind and the heavy winter rain , which ... Edmund was a lively and 10 LIBERALITY .
... Leslie , on the evening of his death . The sounds from without in the howling wind and the heavy winter rain , which ... Edmund was a lively and 10 LIBERALITY .
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Agnes M. STEWART. regular cast of features . Edmund was a lively and ... Leslie buried by the parish , and as the thought passed on the mind of Rose ... Leslie and Rose ; the children had begged for leave to lay before the fire and take ...
Agnes M. STEWART. regular cast of features . Edmund was a lively and ... Leslie buried by the parish , and as the thought passed on the mind of Rose ... Leslie and Rose ; the children had begged for leave to lay before the fire and take ...
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... Edmund continued to loiter at home when , young as he was , he might obtain a situation as errand boy , and the conversation was con- cluded by the gentleman taking a sovereign from his purse , which he put in Mrs. Leslie's hand ...
... Edmund continued to loiter at home when , young as he was , he might obtain a situation as errand boy , and the conversation was con- cluded by the gentleman taking a sovereign from his purse , which he put in Mrs. Leslie's hand ...
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Agnes M. STEWART. employment for Rose and Edmund . You know fine feelings are very well for people with money in their pockets , but not for those who have none . ' With a heart ready to burst , Mrs. Leslie thanked this gentleman for the ...
Agnes M. STEWART. employment for Rose and Edmund . You know fine feelings are very well for people with money in their pockets , but not for those who have none . ' With a heart ready to burst , Mrs. Leslie thanked this gentleman for the ...
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