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  • Nothing startles the eye; the colouring is always subdued and pleasing; in short, Rufford combines in perfection the palace and the home.

    The Dukeries Murray Gilchrist 1892

  • I only wish I had been out with the "Rufford" at Weston last week.

    Letters of Lt.-Col. George Brenton Laurie (commanding 1st Battn. Royal Irish Rifles) Dated November 4th, 1914-March 11th, 1915 Florence [Editor] Vere-Laurie 1891

  • "Rufford," she said, looking up into his face with her lustrous eyes, and speaking with a sweet, low, silvery voice, -- "are you sure of your self?"

    The American Senator Anthony Trollope 1848

  • Stalham was a handsome country seat, in the county of Rufford, and Sir Harry

    Ayala's Angel 2004

  • Rufford did not like walking, and Lady Rufford would stay at home to console him.

    Ayala's Angel 2004

  • Lady Rufford, however, did not quite understand it.

    Ayala's Angel 2004

  • A fox crossing the brook from the Rufford side would be sure to run to

    Ayala's Angel 2004

  • Rufford or Mr Twentyman have ever been an Angel of Light — at once straightened herself in her saddle, and prepared herself for the doing of something memorable.

    Ayala's Angel 2004

  • Rufford and Ufford hunting country, and the consumption there during the hunting months of bread and cheese, sherry and beer, must have been immense.

    Ayala's Angel 2004

  • “I am sure we should be very glad to see you at Rufford if you remain long in the country,” said Lady Rufford, a little time afterwards.

    Ayala's Angel 2004

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