A Tale of Two CitiesT.B.Peterson and brothers, 1859 Presents Dickens' classic novel of love, courage, and sacrifice set against the cataclysmic events of the French Revolution. During the French Revolution a sissolute English lawyer goes to th eguillotine to save a French aristocrat, husband of the woman he loves. |
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... Carton looked at his punch and looked at his complacent friend ; drank his punch and looked at his com- placent friend . " You made mention of the young lady as a golden - haired doll . The young lady is Miss Manette . If you had been a ...
... Carton looked at his punch and looked at his complacent friend ; drank his punch and looked at his com- placent friend . " You made mention of the young lady as a golden - haired doll . The young lady is Miss Manette . If you had been a ...
Page 178
... Carton , with a bright flush . " And you are the better for it ? " " I hope so . " Carton terminated the conversation here , by rising to help him on with his outer coat ; " but you , " said Mr. Lorry , reverting to the theme , " you ...
... Carton , with a bright flush . " And you are the better for it ? " " I hope so . " Carton terminated the conversation here , by rising to help him on with his outer coat ; " but you , " said Mr. Lorry , reverting to the theme , " you ...
Page 198
... Carton Dear Carton ! It is mad- ness . It cannot be accomplished . It never can be done , it has been attempted , and has always failed . I implore you not to add your death to the bitterness of mine . " " Do I ask you , my dear Darnay ...
... Carton Dear Carton ! It is mad- ness . It cannot be accomplished . It never can be done , it has been attempted , and has always failed . I implore you not to add your death to the bitterness of mine . " " Do I ask you , my dear Darnay ...
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RECALLED TO LIFE I The Period CHAPTER | 23 |
The Mail | 24 |
THE FIGURES OF A HORSE AND RIDER CAME SLOWLY THROUGH THE EDDYING MIST | 26 |
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