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Example Sentences

I turned round, thrust my purse into the lap of the nearest, and with a light heart led the lady back to the hotel.

Morning Star had such a light heart that she was glad just to be alive, and she sang a song of praise as she ran.

He had returned to his tent after the great day at Clermont with a light heart and a merry laugh.

"Thanks, madam," answered Carlino; and with a light heart he ran to find the youngest of the Fates.

I set to work with a light heart, but later on paid dearly for my ignorance in bitter, bitter disappointment and impotent regrets.

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