The Lady of the Manor: Being a Series of Conversations on the Subject of Confirmation : Intended for the Use of the Middle and Higher Rank of Young Females, Volume 5Towar, J. & D.M. Hogan, 1831 - Conduct of life |
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... formed the centre of the house . The entrance into the house was in this central part , through a hall , which opened on one side into a large old but handsome parlour , and , on the other , into a kitchen of equal size with the parlour ...
... formed the centre of the house . The entrance into the house was in this central part , through a hall , which opened on one side into a large old but handsome parlour , and , on the other , into a kitchen of equal size with the parlour ...
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... formed and indelibly impressed by these words thrown out , as it were , at haphazard by their instructors . How few professors of religion are habitually consis- tent in their conversation ! how few appear to be in any degree raised ...
... formed and indelibly impressed by these words thrown out , as it were , at haphazard by their instructors . How few professors of religion are habitually consis- tent in their conversation ! how few appear to be in any degree raised ...
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... formed on such a broad basis of truth , and knowledge of human nature , that she was fit for any society . We do not mean to attribute this perfection of manner to the exertions of the young lady herself , but to the care of her father ...
... formed on such a broad basis of truth , and knowledge of human nature , that she was fit for any society . We do not mean to attribute this perfection of manner to the exertions of the young lady herself , but to the care of her father ...
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... formed for overcoming them . On this occasion , the superior knowledge which Mrs. Vaughen had of the world prevented her from receiving the intelligence , respecting their circumstances , with the same calmness with which her daughter ...
... formed for overcoming them . On this occasion , the superior knowledge which Mrs. Vaughen had of the world prevented her from receiving the intelligence , respecting their circumstances , with the same calmness with which her daughter ...
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... formed the whole operation through the intervention of a spoon . Emmeline smiled at this remark , and told her that she was a mighty adept in the art of speaking on ordinary occurrences in an elegant phraseology . While the sisters were ...
... formed the whole operation through the intervention of a spoon . Emmeline smiled at this remark , and told her that she was a mighty adept in the art of speaking on ordinary occurrences in an elegant phraseology . While the sisters were ...
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