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... round with a graceful glow of surprize . " No , " he said hastily ; then recollecting himself , added , " I mean I am neither a performer nor a judge of it . ” " You draw then ? " was the second re- mark . For the first time in his life ...
... round with a graceful glow of surprize . " No , " he said hastily ; then recollecting himself , added , " I mean I am neither a performer nor a judge of it . ” " You draw then ? " was the second re- mark . For the first time in his life ...
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... round the globe this morning while you ladies were in bed , so I may be tired . ” " Is not this something like the first bar of that pretty symphony they played last night before your scene ? " asked Anastasia , striking a few beautiful ...
... round the globe this morning while you ladies were in bed , so I may be tired . ” " Is not this something like the first bar of that pretty symphony they played last night before your scene ? " asked Anastasia , striking a few beautiful ...
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... round Anastasia at her harpsichord in a full flush of beauty , heightening every moment by the audible admiration of those around , she sat , the idol of the circle . Theodore looked about for Ellesif he saw her at a distance , laughing ...
... round Anastasia at her harpsichord in a full flush of beauty , heightening every moment by the audible admiration of those around , she sat , the idol of the circle . Theodore looked about for Ellesif he saw her at a distance , laughing ...
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... round the instrument were tossing over music - books , and settling the different parts they were to take in the next duet or trio , they formed an agree able party quarré . By the time the performers had made their selection , and , a ...
... round the instrument were tossing over music - books , and settling the different parts they were to take in the next duet or trio , they formed an agree able party quarré . By the time the performers had made their selection , and , a ...
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... round , and which is rarely ventured in less polished society . f At the conclusion of the second piece of music , Anastasia rose , and taking another lady by the arm , went into the card room , followed by her train of adorers . Count ...
... round , and which is rarely ventured in less polished society . f At the conclusion of the second piece of music , Anastasia rose , and taking another lady by the arm , went into the card room , followed by her train of adorers . Count ...
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Page 138 - ON A GIRDLE THAT which her slender waist confined Shall now my joyful temples bind : No monarch but would give his crown His arms might do what this has done. It was my Heaven's extremest sphere, The pale which held that lovely deer : My joy, my grief, my hope, my love Did all within this circle move. A narrow compass ! and yet there Dwelt all that's good, and all that's fair : Give me but what this ribband bound, Take all the rest the Sun goes round.
Page 59 - In courts, at feasts, and high solemnities, Where most may wonder at the workmanship. It is for homely features to keep home; They had their name thence: coarse complexions And cheeks of sorry grain will serve to ply The sampler, and to tease the huswife's wool.