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Tales and Novels — Volume 07

By Maria Edgeworth

2020-10-24 17:17:03

“How the wind is rising!” said Rosamond.—“God help the poor people at sea to-night!” Her brother Godfrey smiled.—“One would think,” said he, “that she had an argosy of lovers at sea, uninsured.” “You gentlemen,” replied ... Read more
“How the wind is rising!” said Rosamond.—“God help the poor people at sea to-night!” Her brother Godfrey smiled.—“One would think,” said he, “that she had an argosy of lovers at sea, uninsured.” “You gentlemen,” replied Rosamond, “imagine that ladies are always thinking of lovers.” “Not always,” said Godfrey; “only when they show themselves particularly disposed to humanity.” “My humanity, on the present occasion, cannot even be suspected,” said Rosamond; “for you know, alas! that I have no lover at sea or land.” “But a shipwreck might bless the lucky shore with some rich waif,” said Godfrey. Less

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File size516.701 KB
Print pages346
PublisherPublic Domain Book
LanguageEnglish
ISBN978-1523879120
Maria Edgeworth (1 January 1768 – 22 May 1849) was a prolific Anglo-Irish writer of adults' and children's literature. She was one of the first realist writers in children's literature and was a sig...

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