A tale of two citiesTicknor and Fields, 1866 |
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... strong desire was upon me then , to embody it in my own person ; and I traced out in my fancy , the state of mind of which it would neces- sitate the presentation to an observant spectator , with parti- cular care and interest . As the ...
... strong desire was upon me then , to embody it in my own person ; and I traced out in my fancy , the state of mind of which it would neces- sitate the presentation to an observant spectator , with parti- cular care and interest . As the ...
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... strong - rooms under- ground , at Tellson's , with such of their valuable stores and secret sas were known to the passenger ( and it was not a little that he knew about them ) , opened before him , and he went in among them with the ...
... strong - rooms under- ground , at Tellson's , with such of their valuable stores and secret sas were known to the passenger ( and it was not a little that he knew about them ) , opened before him , and he went in among them with the ...
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... strong - rooms , the real express sent after him , and the real message returned , would all be there . Out of the midst of them , the ghostly face would rise , and he would accost it again . " Buried how long ? " " Almost eighteen ...
... strong - rooms , the real express sent after him , and the real message returned , would all be there . Out of the midst of them , the ghostly face would rise , and he would accost it again . " Buried how long ? " " Almost eighteen ...
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... strong a piscatory flavour that one might have sup- posed sick fish went up to be dipped in it , as sick people went down to be dipped in the sea . A little fishing was done in the port , and a quantity of strolling about by night , and ...
... strong a piscatory flavour that one might have sup- posed sick fish went up to be dipped in it , as sick people went down to be dipped in the sea . A little fishing was done in the port , and a quantity of strolling about by night , and ...
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... strong and eager interest to know what they are . " " Naturally , " said Mr. Lorry . " Yes - I- " After a pause , he added , again settling the crisp flaxen wig at the ears : " It is very difficult to begin . " He did not begin , but ...
... strong and eager interest to know what they are . " " Naturally , " said Mr. Lorry . " Yes - I- " After a pause , he added , again settling the crisp flaxen wig at the ears : " It is very difficult to begin . " He did not begin , but ...
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