Or what is this?" "Father," returned Prince with great submission, "I love this young lady, and we are engaged."
— from Bleak House by Charles Dickens
A few minutes later, apparently from a spot immediately beneath them, came the sound of a voice speaking in loud tones, yet not so clearly that they could distinguish the words.
— from The Blue Raider: A Tale of Adventure in the Southern Seas by Herbert Strang
“After I hired Urubu as a guide,” continued Serbot, “I learned that you had arrived on Nara’s cruiser.
— from Brazilian Gold Mine Mystery: A Biff Brewster Mystery Adventure by Andy Adams
Mon Général, With deep personal sadness I learn that your country has urgent need of your great experience elsewhere.
— from Gallipoli Diary, Volume 1 by Ian Hamilton
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