One has not great hopes from Birmingham. I always say there is somethi…

Jane Austen
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One has not great hopes from Birmingham. I always say there is something direful in the sound. ✨ 'Emma' (1816) ch. 36 (Mrs Elton)
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One has not great hopes from Birmingham. I always say there is something direful in the sound. ✨ 'Emma' (1816) ch. 36 (Mrs Elton)

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