All SmilesDetermined to build a new life for herself, povertystricken Meg Smiles takes a job as companion to the madcap sister of her handsome nextdoor neighbor, JeanMarc, Count Etranger, but her employmentand her lifeis soon threatened by a series of strange accidents. By the author of French Quarter. Origin |
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Page 70
... wish anyone to know about us . " And Meg's face burned with chagrin . " I see . Clearly you are a cultured person . Through no fault of your own you have suffered reversals . But you do not give up . Admirable . " " Thank you . I will ...
... wish anyone to know about us . " And Meg's face burned with chagrin . " I see . Clearly you are a cultured person . Through no fault of your own you have suffered reversals . But you do not give up . Admirable . " " Thank you . I will ...
Page 100
... wish to dance the waltz one day -- with a partner who will all but sweep me from my feet . A foolish wish , but I believe in wishing just the same . " " So do I. " He had often had nothing but his hopes and wishes to stand between him ...
... wish to dance the waltz one day -- with a partner who will all but sweep me from my feet . A foolish wish , but I believe in wishing just the same . " " So do I. " He had often had nothing but his hopes and wishes to stand between him ...
Page 327
... wishes- or at least having refused to accept either of his offers . He did not wish to marry her unless it was the only way to keep her . What woman in love wanted to bind a man to her in such a way ? The Princess's apartments were ...
... wishes- or at least having refused to accept either of his offers . He did not wish to marry her unless it was the only way to keep her . What woman in love wanted to bind a man to her in such a way ? The Princess's apartments were ...
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