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... usual dinner time was fully an hour later than this at which he begged for tea . There was no recourse , however , but to give it him he had it - and drank it . But what a difference in the feelings of Abel during the short time that ...
... usual dinner time was fully an hour later than this at which he begged for tea . There was no recourse , however , but to give it him he had it - and drank it . But what a difference in the feelings of Abel during the short time that ...
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... usual chandlery order . In due time the Alderman came , and readily accepted Mr. Snobbins's invitation to walk up - stairs and take a glass of negus ; moreover , the little horse - hair settee suited the Alderman's gouty leg to a tee ...
... usual chandlery order . In due time the Alderman came , and readily accepted Mr. Snobbins's invitation to walk up - stairs and take a glass of negus ; moreover , the little horse - hair settee suited the Alderman's gouty leg to a tee ...
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... usual course , that course being one of almost unbroken prosperity . She continued un- changed , her modest simplicity of demean- our ever the same . His truthful principles and sterling integrity of character remained unblemished , but ...
... usual course , that course being one of almost unbroken prosperity . She continued un- changed , her modest simplicity of demean- our ever the same . His truthful principles and sterling integrity of character remained unblemished , but ...
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... usual , and bedizened in the newest fashion of Budge Row , she was little calcu- lated to raise her husband in the estima- tion of a fashionable exotic like Miss Brooke . Still fascinated , somewhat as it may be in the way which a dove ...
... usual , and bedizened in the newest fashion of Budge Row , she was little calcu- lated to raise her husband in the estima- tion of a fashionable exotic like Miss Brooke . Still fascinated , somewhat as it may be in the way which a dove ...
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... usual habits broken in upon ; the very circum- stance of the servant calling him to dinner instead of his wife , seemed to paralyse his appetite . All the kindness and attention of his excellent son , Jack - now , however , going to be ...
... usual habits broken in upon ; the very circum- stance of the servant calling him to dinner instead of his wife , seemed to paralyse his appetite . All the kindness and attention of his excellent son , Jack - now , however , going to be ...
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Abel's acquaintance affectionate Alderman Gobble Ariel Augustus Batesman beautiful brother Budge Row butler certainly CHAPTER Charlotte child circumstances Connaught Place conversation cordial countenance cousin Dalton daughter dear dear father dinner door drawing-room eldest elegant Emily Emily's Esquire Evelina excited eyes face fancy fashionable father feelings felt gentle girl glance Gretna Green hand handsome happy heart Helena hope husband Islington Italian greyhound Jack John Snobbins kind kindly knew Lady Marchmont laughing learnt looked ma'am Madge mamma Manor House Margate marriage mean Meredith mind Miss Brooke Miss de Snobyn Miss Prabble morning mother ness never Octavius perhaps poor Redwald Russell Square Scribewell seemed Sir Charles sisters smile Snobbins's Sophia sorry speak step-son suppose sure tallow taste thank thing thought tion tone Uncle Abel Villiers wife wish words young lady
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Página 65 - She openeth her mouth with wisdom ; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Página 65 - WHO can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
Página 46 - Yes ! let them pass without a sigh; And if the world seem dull and dry, If long and sad thy lonely hours, And winds have rent thy sheltering bowers, Bethink thee what thou art and where— A sinner in a life of care ! The fire of God is soon to fall (Thou know'st it) on this earthly ball: Full many a soul, the price of blood, Mark'd by th...
Página 46 - No — rather steel thy melting heart To act the martyr's sternest part, To watch, with firm unshrinking eye, Thy darling visions as they die, Till all bright hopes, and hues of day, Have faded into twilight gray.
Página 182 - My son, if thou come to serve the Lord, prepare thy soul for temptation. Set thy heart aright, and constantly endure, and make not haste in time of trouble.
Página 64 - I do believe," said Lute Branch, "that the women are going to have to do the milking." 'And after that cook up a little mess of victuals, I hope, I hope," said Miller Quinch. "A virtuous woman," Dewey Fields said, "is a crown to her husband. Her price is far above rubies." Pretty soon it was dark. The third complication of that day came in the several persons of the Regulators. These were a kind of Ku Klux Klan, an imitation KU Klux Klan maybe, for they wore sheets and hoods but their business (so...