The AwakeningDutton, 1914 - 438 pages |
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Page 220 - ... tearing away from her own flesh and blood to free herself from the yoke of her parents — what was it all worth now? Where did it lead to? Was loneliness to be the fruit of it all? Night was melting away like a fog; through the open window the first lights of dawn were appearing. Rachel felt the sudden touch of the sun upon her face, which was bathed in tears. Overcome by her sorrow, she shuddered and put her hand over her eyes as though to shut out the unwelcome contact. But the light shone...
Page 263 - Why, it's the best introduction to Carew as you could have !' insisted the astonished keeper. ' You have only to go up to the great house to-morrow, and say, " Here's the man as proved your match last night," and — ' ' You must allow me to be the best judge of my own affairs,' interrupted the young fellow haughtily. ' So you will be so good as to say nothing more about the matter.
Page 256 - Dodge had better not try it in his dress suit," put in some thoughtful member of the company ; and after that, there was nothing left for him to do but to...
Page 97 - Nothing to be done but to let the law take its course, and hope and trust that the truth would prevail.
Page 212 - She looked at the clock: it was three in the morning. Her body on fire, she dragged herself mechanically to the window and opened it.