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The fair complexion of the Captain’s youthful days had been darkened by exposure to hard weather and extreme climates. His smooth face of twenty years since was scored by the telltale marks of care; h
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The fair complexion of the Captain’s youthful days had been darkened by exposure to hard weather and extreme climates. His smooth face of twenty years since was scored by the telltale marks of care; h
The front windows of Brightwater Cottage look out on a quiet green lane in Middlesex, which joins the highroad within a…
When the servant at the lodgings announced a visitor, and mentioned his name, Sydney’s memory (instead of dwelling on t…
Mrs. Presty waited in the garden to be joined by her daughter and Captain Bennydeck, and waited in vain. It was past he…
Captain Bennydeck met Catherine and her child at the open door of the room. Mrs. Presty, stopping a few paces behind th…
Brisk and smiling, Mrs. Presty presented herself in the waiting-room. “We have got rid of our enemy!” she announced, “I…
Without one word of explanation, Catherine stepped up to him, and spoke first. “Answer me this,” she said—"have y…
The Captain’s attention was first attracted by the visitor whom he found in the room. He bowed to the stranger; but the…
The divorced husband looked at his mother-in-law without making the slightest sacrifice to the claims of politeness. He…
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