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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1897 edition. Excerpt: ...could we hoist ourselves to such a height with Maries conveyance?" he asked. "Besides, we should have to come down again, and that would be dangerous work in the darkness amidst all the scrambling." Marie herself preferred to remain under the trees in the gardens, where it was very mild. So they started off, and reached the esplanade in front of the great crowned statue of the Virgin. It was illuminated by means of blue and yellow globes which encompassed it with a gaudy splendour; and despite all his piety M. de Guersaint could not help finding these decorations hi execrable taste. " There " exclaimed Marie, " a good place would be near those shrubs yonder." She was pointing to a shrubbery near the pilgrims shelter-house; and the spot was indeed an excellent one for their purpose, as it enabled them to see the procession come down by the gradient way on the left, and watch it as it passed between the lawns to the new bridge and back again. Moreover, a delightful freshness prevailed there by reason of the vicinity of the Gave. There was nobody there as yet, and one could enjoy deep peacefulness in the dense shade which fell from the big plane-trees bordering the path. In his impatience to see the first tapers reappear as soon as they should have passed behind the Basilica, M. de Guersaint had risen on tiptoe. " I see nothing as yet," he muttered, " so whatever the regulations may be I shall sit on the grass for a moment. I ve no strength left in my legs." Then, growing anxious about his daughter, he inquired: " Shall I cover you up? It is very cool here." " Oh, no I m not cold, father " answered Marie; " I feel so happy. It is long since I breathed such sweet air. There must be some roses about--cant you smell that delicious...
| ISBN-13 | 9781150358609 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1150358602 |
| Weight | 0.80 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 7.44 x 0.42 x 9.69 In |
| List Price | $28.01 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 376 pages |
| Publisher | Rarebooksclub.com |
| Published On | 2009-12-01 |
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