Tarne
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The maids were huddled in a heap together in a corner of the dairy, and refused to budge an inch, and Mrs. Tarne was shaking more than Mrs. Pemberthy.
From Stories by English Authors: England by Hardy, Thomas
"It would only kill one at the best," remarked Mrs. Tarne, with a heavy sigh.
From Stories by English Authors: England by Hardy, Thomas
"Lord have mercy upon us," said Mrs. Tarne.
From Stories by English Authors: England by Hardy, Thomas
"Ay, ay—that 's right," chorused the good friends; and then Sophie Tarne, not without an extra plunging of the heart beneath her white crossover, unlocked the stout oaken door and let in her unwelcome visitors.
From Stories by English Authors: England by Hardy, Thomas
But nobody would go to the door save Sophie Tarne herself.
From Stories by English Authors: England by Hardy, Thomas
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