The man without a profession1844 |
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... seemed meditative ; he sat , with a thoughtful air , balancing the poker in his hand , and peering into the fire with curious eye , as if seeking for some imperfect condition of the coals to warrant the inter- ference of 2 THE MAN.
... seemed meditative ; he sat , with a thoughtful air , balancing the poker in his hand , and peering into the fire with curious eye , as if seeking for some imperfect condition of the coals to warrant the inter- ference of 2 THE MAN.
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... seemed to set his mind at the time , with an anxiety and determination un- usual with him . On this occasion , although she plainly perceived that she had touched on some chord which had given sharp and sudden pain , she had no ...
... seemed to set his mind at the time , with an anxiety and determination un- usual with him . On this occasion , although she plainly perceived that she had touched on some chord which had given sharp and sudden pain , she had no ...
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... seemed to make up his mind to a decisive step , and , with a gravity approaching to solemnity , which instantly commanded the attention of his wife , he said , in a low voice- " My dear , I have been thinking a good deal of Frank lately ...
... seemed to make up his mind to a decisive step , and , with a gravity approaching to solemnity , which instantly commanded the attention of his wife , he said , in a low voice- " My dear , I have been thinking a good deal of Frank lately ...
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... seemed to be his inclination to converse on the subject of a profession for their son , she kindly and amiably resolved not to balk his humour . But the feelings of the mother could not altogether be repressed , and it was in the tone ...
... seemed to be his inclination to converse on the subject of a profession for their son , she kindly and amiably resolved not to balk his humour . But the feelings of the mother could not altogether be repressed , and it was in the tone ...
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... seemed soothed by the conversation- " what is the difference be- tween a barrister and an attorney ? I never could rightly understand it . " " Why , " returned her husband , with a bitter smile , " they are both alike in one respect ...
... seemed soothed by the conversation- " what is the difference be- tween a barrister and an attorney ? I never could rightly understand it . " " Why , " returned her husband , with a bitter smile , " they are both alike in one respect ...
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