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red edges lettered in gold
N.B.—An edition of this book, most handsomely bound in rich leather, with rounded corners and gold over red edges, lettered in gold, forming a really beautiful Gift-book.
— from Round about Bar-le-Duc by Susanne R. (Susanne Rouviere) Day

rebellious emotions Lady Isabel glided
Repressing her rebellious emotions, Lady Isabel glided partly down the staircase, and softy called to the butler.
— from East Lynne by Wood, Henry, Mrs.

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