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... poor soul , of a wakeful and tearful night . But she claimed no indulgence on that account . When she spoke of her dead husband - excepting a slight unsteadiness in her voice - she con- trolled herself with a courage which was at once ...
... poor soul , of a wakeful and tearful night . But she claimed no indulgence on that account . When she spoke of her dead husband - excepting a slight unsteadiness in her voice - she con- trolled herself with a courage which was at once ...
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Wilkie Collins. He had ideas of his duty to his poor and afflicted fellow - creatures which are in advance of received opinions in the world about us . I love and revere his memory- and ( please God ) I mean to carry out his ideas ...
Wilkie Collins. He had ideas of his duty to his poor and afflicted fellow - creatures which are in advance of received opinions in the world about us . I love and revere his memory- and ( please God ) I mean to carry out his ideas ...
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... poor mad patients by whips and chains to be an outrage on humanity . I entirely agree with him . Though I am only a woman , I will not let the matter drop . I shall go to the Hospital on Monday morning next - and my business with you to ...
... poor mad patients by whips and chains to be an outrage on humanity . I entirely agree with him . Though I am only a woman , I will not let the matter drop . I shall go to the Hospital on Monday morning next - and my business with you to ...
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... poor chained creature whom he would have rescued if he had lived ; and I will certainly complete his work of mercy , if my conscience tells me that a woman should do it . ' I am Hearing this bold announcement - I am almost ashamed to ...
... poor chained creature whom he would have rescued if he had lived ; and I will certainly complete his work of mercy , if my conscience tells me that a woman should do it . ' I am Hearing this bold announcement - I am almost ashamed to ...
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... Poor Mr. Wagner had taught me to smoke . I answered by offering my new acquaintance a cigar . ' Another bond between us , ' cried 6 Fritz . We must be friends from this moment . Give me your hand . ' We shook hands . He lit his cigar ...
... Poor Mr. Wagner had taught me to smoke . I answered by offering my new acquaintance a cigar . ' Another bond between us , ' cried 6 Fritz . We must be friends from this moment . Give me your hand . ' We shook hands . He lit his cigar ...
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