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The margravine groaned impatiently at talk of such a dieaway sort.
Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868
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The margravine groaned impatiently at talk of such a dieaway sort.
The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Complete George Meredith 1868
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The margravine groaned impatiently at talk of such a dieaway sort.
The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Volume 4 George Meredith 1868
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At length, at one of the finest swells, I heard a curious gurgling sound overhead, as if some one was being gagged, and I fancied Peregrine became lighter on my shoulders -- Another fine dieaway note -- I was sure of it.
Tom Cringle's Log Michael Scott 1812
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