purlieu

Example Sentences

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In any case, I'm afraid Hamlyn's Purlieu must be sold.'

From The Explorer by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)

When Mrs. Allerton died George was sent to school, but Lucy, in charge of a governess, remained year in, year out, at Hamlyn's Purlieu with her books, her dogs, and her horses.

From The Explorer by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)

He was the only member of his family who had failed to reside habitually at Hamlyn's Purlieu.

From The Explorer by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)

When the contents of Hamlyn's Purlieu were sent to Christy's, Mrs. Crowley, recently widowed and without a home, had bought one or two pictures and some old chairs.

From The Explorer by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)

It was clear that he had forgotten the catastrophe that had parted him from Hamlyn's Purlieu, and yet, strangely, he asked no questions.

From The Explorer by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)