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Skewton, detaining her hand, ‘that your Papa, whom we all perfectly adore and dote upon, is to be married to my dearest Edith this day week.’
Dombey and Son 2007
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Skewton, ‘though I had thought of asking you to be my secretary, darling.’
Dombey and Son 2007
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Skewton to produce the same: and the carriage stopped, that Edith might make the drawing, which Mr Dombey was to put away among his treasures.
Dombey and Son 2007
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Skewton that they were to meet first at the church.
Dombey and Son 2007
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Mr.. Skewton to Mr. Dombey during an interval in a game of picquet.
Charles Dickens and Music James T. Lightwood
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Mr.. Skewton to Mr. Dombey during an interval in a game of picquet.
Charles Dickens and Music Lightwood, James T 1912
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Skewton, he said he very seldom went there, for he couldn't afford it.
Dombey and Son Charles Dickens 1841
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Skewton that they were to meet first at the church.
Dombey and Son Charles Dickens 1841
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Skewton, with a mincing sigh, 'for which I really care, and that I fear I shall never be permitted to enjoy.
Dombey and Son Charles Dickens 1841
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Skewton like a light -- 'a lady of your excellent sense and quick feeling will give me credit, for good reason, I am sure -- to address what I have to say, to Mrs Dombey, and to leave her to impart it to you who are her best and dearest friend -- next to Mr Dombey? '
Dombey and Son Charles Dickens 1841
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