The Secret Marriage, Or, Contrasts in Life, Том 1Hurst and Blackett, 1855 - 335 страници |
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... Ashton Park , situated in a beautiful part of Devon- shire , bordering on the sea , had , for more than a century , obtained amongst the sight - seeing world a celebrity which its over - natural and artificial beauties contributed to ...
... Ashton Park , situated in a beautiful part of Devon- shire , bordering on the sea , had , for more than a century , obtained amongst the sight - seeing world a celebrity which its over - natural and artificial beauties contributed to ...
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... Ashton Park are hung with portraits of the Lisle family . In their court- dresses of many a century back , they appear to turn their silent gaze upon each visitor , as the door noiselessly closes behind him . There are the knights in ...
... Ashton Park are hung with portraits of the Lisle family . In their court- dresses of many a century back , they appear to turn their silent gaze upon each visitor , as the door noiselessly closes behind him . There are the knights in ...
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... Ashton Park , look upon its ancient walls and venerable woods . From father to son , for many generations , had the name unsullied , the estates undiminished , descended to their present owner . Sir Harry was an only son . The idol of ...
... Ashton Park , look upon its ancient walls and venerable woods . From father to son , for many generations , had the name unsullied , the estates undiminished , descended to their present owner . Sir Harry was an only son . The idol of ...
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... Ashton Park . While they mourned the loss of the kindest of parents , they were too happy in each other to sorrow as those without hope . Their tempers and tastes suited ; they had riches , health , and a good name ; the poor blessed ...
... Ashton Park . While they mourned the loss of the kindest of parents , they were too happy in each other to sorrow as those without hope . Their tempers and tastes suited ; they had riches , health , and a good name ; the poor blessed ...
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... Ashton Park . We are all such strange people there ! " " You are not strange , you are only very natural and very enthusiastic , " replied her friend affectionately . " No well directed in- fluence would be thrown away upon you , I am ...
... Ashton Park . We are all such strange people there ! " " You are not strange , you are only very natural and very enthusiastic , " replied her friend affectionately . " No well directed in- fluence would be thrown away upon you , I am ...
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