The Clergyman's Orphan; Or, The Child of Providence: A Tale Founded Upon FactsJ. & J. Harper, 1833 - 210 pages |
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... mamma gave , and the name Margaret Simmons was written by her own hand , Jane kissed the book again and again with transport , and it was a considera- ble time before her feelings could become tran- quil and composed . It is impossible ...
... mamma gave , and the name Margaret Simmons was written by her own hand , Jane kissed the book again and again with transport , and it was a considera- ble time before her feelings could become tran- quil and composed . It is impossible ...
Page 84
... and mother directly ; and so deeply was I impressed with their counte- nances , that I think I see them before me now . I thought as my mamma gave you the water for me , and as she spoke to me , 84 THE CLERGYMAN'S ORPHAN .
... and mother directly ; and so deeply was I impressed with their counte- nances , that I think I see them before me now . I thought as my mamma gave you the water for me , and as she spoke to me , 84 THE CLERGYMAN'S ORPHAN .
Page 85
... mamma's dearest friend , before she married your papa . She was so intimate with your mamma , that they were like sisters . They were always together ; and till your mamma died , they always used to correspond by letter with each other ...
... mamma's dearest friend , before she married your papa . She was so intimate with your mamma , that they were like sisters . They were always together ; and till your mamma died , they always used to correspond by letter with each other ...
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... mamma , shall I cast my crown before the dear Redeemer , and sing his praises for ever and ever . " " What makes you think so , my dear ? ” said Miss O'Brien , who saw too much evidence in the emaciated frame of Jane to suppose she ...
... mamma , shall I cast my crown before the dear Redeemer , and sing his praises for ever and ever . " " What makes you think so , my dear ? ” said Miss O'Brien , who saw too much evidence in the emaciated frame of Jane to suppose she ...
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... mamma's conversations with her . I think you will find it very beneficial ; for , poor dear girl , she was , though ... mamma gave me of her hair . The other part I shall retain for myself . " But here is a keepsake more valuable still ...
... mamma's conversations with her . I think you will find it very beneficial ; for , poor dear girl , she was , though ... mamma gave me of her hair . The other part I shall retain for myself . " But here is a keepsake more valuable still ...
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