 Do sit down," she said. She pushed forward one of the sulky arm-chairs, and Nora seated herself stiffly, her hand-bag clutched on her knee, in the self-conscious attitude of a country caller. "I came—" "So good of you," Miss Aldis repeated. "I had no...  Colonel Dacre: A Novel - 135. oldalszerző: Emily Jolly - 1874 - 134 oldalTeljes nézet - Információ erről a könyvről
 | Diary - 1840 - 616 oldal
...to my assistance, and great indeed was my surprise on hearing him exclaim, ' Why, De Vere, is that you ? I had no idea you were in this part of the world !' " And now, dearest Edith, I may as well come to a conclusion ; for though strongly disposed to inflict... | |
 | 1871 - 498 oldal
...suddenly saw his friend. " What ! Temple !" he exclaimed, starting up with a look of eager pleasure, " I had no idea you were in this part of the world, — how glad I am to see you, — come and sit down." He closed the door, and drew forward a chair,... | |
 | Lost inheritance - 1852 - 938 oldal
...was not to be mistaken. " Where have you sprung from ?" she exclaimed, as she turned to meet him. " I had no idea you were in this part of the world. When did you arrive?" " A little mercy, Mrs. Vernon ! Which question am I to answer first ? Your curiosity... | |
 | Broadoak bells - 1870 - 152 oldal
...laugh of astonishment and good-humoured greeting. " It is you, then ! How on earth did you get here ? I had no idea you were in this part of the world ! I watched you as you Came up the lane, and I said to myself, ' How like old Hart ! cutting off the... | |
 | Lady Blake - 1873 - 174 oldal
...was answered by the lady of the long, bony hand, sajing, — " Ah, Mr. Beaumont ! is it really you 1 I had no idea you were in this part of the world."...hardly know me, for I am shockingly altered ; but I am Miss Wheeler." " To be sure ! it was very stupid in me not to remember ; but the evening is getting... | |
 | Frances Elizabeth Georgina Carey Brock - 1882 - 418 oldal
...my friend, Miss Savile." " No indeed," exclaimed Victor ; " this is truly an unexpected pleasure — I had no idea you were in this part of the world." And the Miss Johnstones' friend shook hands with Hope with such warmth, and with such an expression... | |
 | Helen Leah Reed - 1906 - 378 oldal
...Your uniform was almost a disguise, though at the last moment I knew it was your voice ; but of course I had no idea you were in this part of the world." Balfour had no time to explain before the other car appeared in sight, but as he assisted the girls... | |
 | Ralph Henry Barbour - 1910 - 240 oldal
...remember," he answered. "But I'm certain " "Tell us what you are doing here, Paul," interrupted Mrs. Blythe. "I had no idea you were in this part of the world." So Paul explained at some- length and a plump matron in Irish lace- declared -thSt" she had always... | |
 | Henry Sydnor Harrison - 1913 - 546 oldal
...and a garland upon her brow. "We must have passed them as we came down," said she. "How do you do? I had no idea you were in this part of the world." He said that he was just off the train. She presented him to Mrs. Willing, who hardly repressed a start... | |
 | George Jean Nathan, Henry Louis Mencken - 1904 - 686 oldal
...lady addressed gave a little scream, and then held out her hands. "Luck! My dear Char, I am delighted! I had no idea you were in this part of the world! Who's that with you? Oh, Cynthia, let me introduce a very old friend of mine — Miss Carey — Stone,... | |
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