Author(s): Brontë, Anne
Label: Naxos AudioBooks
Genre: Classic Fiction
Catalogue No: NA0199
Barcode: 9781843798927
Release Date: 01/2015

BRONTË, A.: Tenant of Wildfell Hall (The) (Unabridged)

 In The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, Anne Brontë created a strong, modern heroine who challenged the prevailing morals and politics of the Victorian era. When Helen Graham shut her bedroom door on her abusive, drunken husband, it was a door-slam heard around the world. Escaping to Wildfell Hall after a loveless marriage, Helen, the mysterious tenant, lives in quiet seclusion, but her reclusive nature quickly becomes the subject of local gossip. Gilbert Markham, a young farmer, becomes intrigued with Ms Graham and soon discovers the shocking secrets of her dark past…

Tracklist

Disc 1
Brontë, Anne - Author
Wehner, Piers (Reader)
Carmichael, Katy (Reader)
1The Tenant of Wildfell Hall03:58
Wehner, Piers (Reader)
Carmichael, Katy (Reader)
2Chapter I: A Discovery07:48
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Carmichael, Katy (Reader)
3'Good gracious, my dear! The place is in ruins!'07:27
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Carmichael, Katy (Reader)
4The next day was Saturday; and, on Sunday…06:33
Wehner, Piers (Reader)
Carmichael, Katy (Reader)
5The Reverend Michael Millward himself…06:28
Wehner, Piers (Reader)
Carmichael, Katy (Reader)
6Chapter II: An Interview07:51
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Carmichael, Katy (Reader)
7'Give me the child!' she said…07:01
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Carmichael, Katy (Reader)
8Chapter III: A Controversy07:43
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9'Never mind, Arthur,' said his mamma…07:42
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Carmichael, Katy (Reader)
10'Mr. Markham here thinks his powers…'08:26
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11Chapter IV: The Party03:05
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Carmichael, Katy (Reader)
Disc 2
1Richard Wilson, Jane's younger brother…07:51
Wehner, Piers (Reader)
Carmichael, Katy (Reader)
2All eyes were turned to Mr. Lawrence.08:00
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Carmichael, Katy (Reader)
3'You may consider laudanum a blessing…'06:23
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4Chapter V: The Studio05:17
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5I described the situation as well as I could…06:02
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6Chapter VI: Progression07:53
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7One calm, clear afternoon, however, in March…08:09
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8Instead of his being deeply offended at this…07:42
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9Chapter VII: The Excursion08:26
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10'We were disputing, as we came along…'06:01
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11It was about midday when we reached…06:42
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Disc 3
1Mrs. Graham seated herself at a distance…05:57
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2'Will you tell Arthur that I shall come…?'05:39
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3Chapter VIII: The Present07:26
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4My last visit had been to return the book…07:49
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5Chapter IX: A Snake in the Grass08:07
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6'May I sit by you?' said a soft voice…08:07
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7Wretch that I was to harbour that detestable…07:10
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8'Is it that they think it a duty…'05:31
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9The pair had now approached…05:39
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10Chapter X: A Contract and a Quarrel07:07
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11Instead of taking it quietly, I likewise took…07:43
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Disc 4
1Chapter XI: The Vicar Again07:25
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2And just at that moment the vicar entered…07:46
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3Chapter XII: A Tete-a-Tete and a Discovery07:51
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4It was with what the vicar would doubtless…08:14
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5She turned from me to hide the emotion…07:55
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6While thus conversing they had sauntered…07:33
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7Chapter XIII: A Return to Duty05:44
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8Thus resolving, with a kind of sullen…08:02
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9Chapter XIV: An Assault08:26
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10I dismounted, however, and having fastened…07:32
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Disc 5
1Bad news flies fast: it was hardly four o'clock…04:46
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2Chapter XV: An Encounter and its…06:42
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3But I soon began to regret my precipitancy…07:07
Wehner, Piers (Reader)
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4'What next, sir?'06:10
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5Yes, you have done me an injury…05:31
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6Chapter XVI: The Warnings of Experience06:59
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7'But what are all the poor fools…?'07:31
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8I was sorry to go, for I had found my new…08:12
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9'I don't hate him as a man, but as a husband.'08:35
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10Chapter XVII: Further Warnings06:09
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11I had flattered myself that I had so effectually…06:17
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Disc 6
1So I went home prepared for a formidable…08:09
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2Chapter XVIII: The Miniature08:03
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3While I stood at the window, conversing…08:18
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4He was not, however, to be repelled…07:26
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5But the more vehemently I insisted…07:13
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6Chapter XIX: An Incident07:31
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7There was no light there but the faint red…07:30
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8Chapter XX: Persistence07:14
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9'You judge him uncharitably, aunt, I know,'…06:36
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10Here our conference ended…05:31
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11Chapter XXI: Opinions05:43
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Disc 7
1Mr. Huntingdon's acquaintances appear…05:35
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2Chapter XXII: Traits of Friendship08:17
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3'"Oh, somebody will take you for your title…"'07:11
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4'After that,' he continued…08:42
Wehner, Piers (Reader)
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5'"What is it, Lowborough?" said I…'07:16
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6'Well, Mr. Huntingdon, I don't know…'07:32
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7Chapter XXIII: First Weeks of Matrimony07:12
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8'I will give my whole heart and soul…'06:25
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9Chapter XXIV: First Quarrel07:57
Wehner, Piers (Reader)
Carmichael, Katy (Reader)
10The reading and answering of my letters…05:34
Wehner, Piers (Reader)
Carmichael, Katy (Reader)
11'Were you speaking, Arthur?' I asked.07:26
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Disc 8
1Chapter XXV: First Absence08:33
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Carmichael, Katy (Reader)
2July 3rd. – My last bitter letter…08:04
Wehner, Piers (Reader)
Carmichael, Katy (Reader)
3Saturday, 13th. – The week is over…06:04
Wehner, Piers (Reader)
Carmichael, Katy (Reader)
4'Dear Helen!' he said – 'why do you cry?'05:51
Wehner, Piers (Reader)
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5Chapter XXVI: The Guests07:01
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6Chapter XXVII: A Misdemeanour08:06
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7'What would Lord Lowborough…?'08:40
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8Chapter XXVIII: Parental Feelings08:04
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9Chapter XXIX: The Neighbour08:21
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10'Enough, Mr. Hargrave; you ought to…'07:31
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Disc 9
1Chapter XXX: Domestic Scenes07:47
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2I said no more, but sat down before the table…06:24
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3'No; I told her she over-rated my influence…'07:32
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4Hence I learned to welcome Mr. Hargrave…07:28
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5Chapter XXXI: Social Virtues07:39
Wehner, Piers (Reader)
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6Those two detestable men…07:53
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7At last they came; but not till after ten…07:45
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8'Annabella, give me a candle!'08:17
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9Chapter XXXII: Comparisons…05:59
Wehner, Piers (Reader)
Carmichael, Katy (Reader)
10'Excuse the faintness of my acquiescence…'03:56
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Disc 10
1Meantime Mr. Hattersley strode up to the fire…07:33
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Carmichael, Katy (Reader)
2'I can enlighten you on that subject…'07:09
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3'Perhaps it would become you better,' said I…07:10
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4Chapter XXXIII: Two Evenings06:29
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Carmichael, Katy (Reader)
59th. – Yesterday, when Rachel came…07:27
Wehner, Piers (Reader)
Carmichael, Katy (Reader)
6'What keen gamesters you are!'07:15
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7There he stood before me…07:00
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8He vehemently swore he knew nothing…06:33
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9Chapter XXXIV: Concealment06:44
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10Her impudence astounded me; but I complied…06:17
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11Chapter XXXV: Provocations05:51
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Disc 11
1After breakfast, determined to pass as little…05:11
Wehner, Piers (Reader)
Carmichael, Katy (Reader)
2'I shall be glad to hear of any service …'04:56
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3Chapter XXXVI: Dual Solitude06:55
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4The only objection I have to Mr. Hargrave's…06:06
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5Chapter XXXVII: The Neighbour Again08:33
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6'Here, Esther, I've brought you the rose,'…07:04
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7'I have a son, Mr. Hargrave…'07:29
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8'There is another life both for you…'05:46
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9Chapter XXXVIII: The Injured Man07:17
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10He turned away with a suppressed groan…09:29
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11I returned to the drawing-room…06:12
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12Chapter XXXIX A Scheme of Escape02:07
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Disc 12
1Hence was I obliged to stay…07:56
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2But, contrary to my expectation…07:42
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3'Mr. Hargrave, remember your promise.'06:34
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4'Well, sir?' said Hargrave, interrogatively…06:14
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5What a scene was this! Could I ever…06:10
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6Chapter XL: A Misadventure06:01
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7'I didn't say I'd broken it, did I?' returned he.06:08
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8Chapter XLI: 'Hope Springs Eternal…'07:06
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9April 16th. – He is come and gone.06:11
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10'Pray don't!' said I. 'Obedience from such…'05:53
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11Chapter XLII: A Reformation06:17
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12'No, Mr. Hattersley, the children…'06:08
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Disc 13
1Chapter XLIII: The Boundary Post07:22
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2'I have no home, ma'am, but with you,'05:28
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3These things were done yesterday…04:43
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4Chapter XLIV: The Retreat08:02
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5I was glad to ascend the stern-looking stone…08:38
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630th. – Alas! my kind neighbours…05:11
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7Chapter XLV: Reconciliation08:30
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8Bitter, indeed, was the tone of anguish…08:01
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9'But don't be afraid, Gilbert,' she added…07:05
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10'But listen,' said she, smilingly putting up…08:02
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11I did not put my request in words…07:27
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Disc 14
1'Mr. Markham, I scarcely expected this!'04:57
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2'Never mind that,' said he, faintly smiling…04:59
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3Chapter XLVI: Friendly Counsels07:13
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4'We shall have thunder-showers before night…'07:05
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5'You've been to call on the Wilsons…'07:29
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6Chapter XLVII: Startling Intelligence07:27
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7Determined to know the worst…07:32
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8For a long time he lay silently looking…07:23
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9He next pleaded inability to hold the pen.06:16
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10'You will think me a liar if I tell you…'07:47
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11Chapter XLVIII: Further Intelligence09:01
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Disc 15
1If the perusal of this letter filled me…07:23
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2Chapter XLIX: 'The Rain Descended'07:22
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3Alarming symptoms were the immediate…07:37
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4That gentleman came, as he said…08:00
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5'"Stay with me, Helen," he says…'07:28
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6Chapter L: Doubts and Disappointments07:50
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7I saw that he expected to be further…08:10
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8She was with him when he died…08:43
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9Her husband, however, upon this second…06:34
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10Chapter LI: An Unexpected Occurrence09:35
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Disc 16
1'Is Mr. Lawrence at home?' I eagerly asked…07:09
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2I ran in among them, demanding…06:23
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3'Markham, will you come?'05:38
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4Chapter LII: Fluctuations06:37
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5'Near what town is Staningley situated?'06:28
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6'Look ye, sir,' resumed he…05:56
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7Chapter LIII: Conclusion08:09
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8I dared not look at her, but I felt her eye…08:00
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9Before I could speak to relieve her from…07:54
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10'The rose I gave you was an emblem of…'08:45
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11I gladly availed myself of such a respite…08:06
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