 | 1862 - 522 pages
...he, an accomplished speaker, was master, to stand for his borough in a coming election — an honour De Vigne laughingly repudiated ; he would lead a charge,...chiefly frequented men's society. " You had my note, Sir Folko?" was Alma's first question. " I could never thank you for your beautiful gifts, I could... | |
 | Marie Louise De la Ramée - 1863 - 350 pages
...you, then, Miss Tressillian ?' asked De Vigne, in a louder tone, for the benefit of the people round. As he put his arm round her, and whirled her into...chiefly frequented men's society. ' You had my note, Sir Folko ?' was Alma's first question. ' I could never thank you for your beautiful gifts, I could... | |
 | Moimême (pseud.) - 1885 - 256 pages
...this time surrounded her. " I seldom dance," said he, "but may I have the pleasure of this waltz?" He put his arm round her and whirled her into the circle, saying, " Ah ! Estelle, no one has my step as you have it." " That seems strange indeed, for we seldom... | |
 | 1862 - 516 pages
...honour De Vigne laughingly repudiated ; he would lead a charge, he said, with pleasure, any day, fbr his country, but he really could not sacrifice himself...in England he had chiefly frequented men's society. happiness they gave me, what I felt when I saw them, how grateful I am for all your kindness, how I... | |
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Vigne laughingly repudiated ; he would lead a charge, he said, with pleasure, any day, for his country, but he really could not sacrifice himself to wind red tape for the nation. Then he strolled on through the other apartments, saying a few words to... 