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  • He rushed into the hall, seized a hat and overcoat, and next minute was buried in a stuffy limousine with Venetia's sharp elbow poking him in the side.

    The Man Who Lost Himself 1907

  • It was then that Venetia's effect upon him acted as the contents of the white-paper acts when emptied into the tumbler that holds the blue-paper-half of the seidlitz powder.

    The Man Who Lost Himself 1907

  • He crushed the senseless paper again and again down into the grass beneath his heel; his lips shook under the silky abundance of his beard; the natural habit of long usage kept him from all utterance, and even in the violence of its shock he remembered the young Venetia's presence; but, in that one fierce, unrestrained gesture the shame and suffering upon him broke out, despite himself.

    Under Two Flags 1839-1908 Ouida 1873

  • She let the pistol pass into Venetia's grasp; and stood, irresolute and ashamed, her fluent tongue stricken dumb, her intent to wound, and sting, and outrage with every vile, coarse jest she knew, rendered impossible to execute.

    Under Two Flags 1839-1908 Ouida 1873

  • When the medical men had withdrawn to consult in the terrace-room, Lady Annabel beckoned to Pauncefort, and led her to the window of Venetia's apartment, which she would not quit.

    Venetia Benjamin Disraeli 1842

  • Night, however, brought no rest to Venetia; and the next day, her state appeared so alarming to Lady Annabel, that she would have instantly summoned medical assistance, had it not been for Venetia's strong objections.

    Venetia Benjamin Disraeli 1842

  • But Masham was aware that time could alone soften the bitterness of Venetia's sorrow, and prepare her for that change of life which he felt confident would alone ensure the happiness both of herself and her mother.

    Venetia Benjamin Disraeli 1842

  • Annabel's son; were he Venetia's brother, then he was sure he never should be for a moment unhappy; that parting from Cherbury, and the gloomy evenings at Cadurcis, would then be avoided.

    Venetia Benjamin Disraeli 1842

  • Then the mother concluded what, indeed, had before attracted her suspicion, that Venetia's head was affected.

    Venetia Benjamin Disraeli 1842

  • Several of the Tory Lords, among them Venetia's uncle, now advanced and sainted him.

    Venetia Benjamin Disraeli 1842

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