A tale of two citiesTicknor and Fields, 1866 |
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... took place in the capital itself every night ; families were publicly cau- tioned not to go out of town without removing their furni- ture to upholsterers ' warehouses for security ; the highway- man in the dark was a City tradesman in ...
... took place in the capital itself every night ; families were publicly cau- tioned not to go out of town without removing their furni- ture to upholsterers ' warehouses for security ; the highway- man in the dark was a City tradesman in ...
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... took such shapes to him as arose out of the message , and took such shapes to the mare as arose out of her private topics of uneasiness . They seemed to be numerous , for she shied at every shadow on the road . What time , the mail ...
... took such shapes to him as arose out of the message , and took such shapes to the mare as arose out of her private topics of uneasiness . They seemed to be numerous , for she shied at every shadow on the road . What time , the mail ...
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... but a very little indeed . • " I kiss your hand , miss , " said Mr. Lorry , with the man- ners of an earlier date , as he made his formal bow again , and took his seat . " I received a letter from the Bank , sir 18 A TALE OF TWO CITIES .
... but a very little indeed . • " I kiss your hand , miss , " said Mr. Lorry , with the man- ners of an earlier date , as he made his formal bow again , and took his seat . " I received a letter from the Bank , sir 18 A TALE OF TWO CITIES .
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... took her seat thoughtfully in the chair by which she had hitherto remained standing . He watched her as she mused , and the moment she raised her eyes again , went on : " In your adopted country , I presume , I cannot do better than ...
... took her seat thoughtfully in the chair by which she had hitherto remained standing . He watched her as she mused , and the moment she raised her eyes again , went on : " In your adopted country , I presume , I cannot do better than ...
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... took the hesitating little hand that confidingly advanced to take his , and he put it with some ceremony to his lips . He then conducted the young lady straightway to her chair again , and , holding the chair - back with his left hand ...
... took the hesitating little hand that confidingly advanced to take his , and he put it with some ceremony to his lips . He then conducted the young lady straightway to her chair again , and , holding the chair - back with his left hand ...
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