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... thousand acres in extent , is still in high repute , in a county in which timber is not over abundant , for its long beech avenues , its venerable oaks , and its massive chestnuts , which rival those of Bushy . Pleasure grounds , pieces ...
... thousand acres in extent , is still in high repute , in a county in which timber is not over abundant , for its long beech avenues , its venerable oaks , and its massive chestnuts , which rival those of Bushy . Pleasure grounds , pieces ...
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... of songs rushes forth as an arrow ; In deep - valleyed Desmond - a thousand wild fountains Come down to that lake from their home in the mountains . ' INSTANCE OF HIS HUMILITY . 43 To use his impulse 42 FATHER MATHEW .
... of songs rushes forth as an arrow ; In deep - valleyed Desmond - a thousand wild fountains Come down to that lake from their home in the mountains . ' INSTANCE OF HIS HUMILITY . 43 To use his impulse 42 FATHER MATHEW .
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... thousand pounds if he brought about a marriage with a lady on whom the gentleman had fixed his - intentions . The offer was declined with good temper . Doing good everywhere , consulted by rich and applied to by poor promoting every ...
... thousand pounds if he brought about a marriage with a lady on whom the gentleman had fixed his - intentions . The offer was declined with good temper . Doing good everywhere , consulted by rich and applied to by poor promoting every ...
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... Thousands of families were living in independence by this trade , discharging all the duties of citizenship , educating and providing for their own children , and not neglecting the children of the poor ; contributing to the charities ...
... Thousands of families were living in independence by this trade , discharging all the duties of citizenship , educating and providing for their own children , and not neglecting the children of the poor ; contributing to the charities ...
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... thousands of the chil- dren of the poor had been taught , trained , and fed within its walls , and prepared , by knowledge and by industry , for the better discharge of their duties in life . Father Mathew took the chair , and opened ...
... thousands of the chil- dren of the poor had been taught , trained , and fed within its walls , and prepared , by knowledge and by industry , for the better discharge of their duties in life . Father Mathew took the chair , and opened ...
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