The happy village, and how it became soBook Society, 1870 - 214 pages |
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... laugh . The next party he came upon was a party of lads , usually called " big boys , " such as considered ... laughter , and by the tone of the voices behind him , he guessed they were mimicking him . Going on , he saw many of the ...
... laugh . The next party he came upon was a party of lads , usually called " big boys , " such as considered ... laughter , and by the tone of the voices behind him , he guessed they were mimicking him . Going on , he saw many of the ...
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... laugh . After this had sub- sided , they one and all declared that if she were their wife they would teach her a thing or two , and not let her have her way as Henry did ; that he was too kind by half . And then the loud voice rose ...
... laugh . After this had sub- sided , they one and all declared that if she were their wife they would teach her a thing or two , and not let her have her way as Henry did ; that he was too kind by half . And then the loud voice rose ...
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... laughed again , but it was in a very different manner , for they all had a reverence for Miss Grace Selwyn ; but their ... laugh at him , for he expected no such thing ; it was honour enough to look at her ; he didn't think the man was ...
... laughed again , but it was in a very different manner , for they all had a reverence for Miss Grace Selwyn ; but their ... laugh at him , for he expected no such thing ; it was honour enough to look at her ; he didn't think the man was ...
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... laughing stock of the idle men and boys of the village . The events of the day had quite torn away the veil that covered his secret , for he had heard his generally tender aunt call his wife " wasteful and extravagant , " and the voices ...
... laughing stock of the idle men and boys of the village . The events of the day had quite torn away the veil that covered his secret , for he had heard his generally tender aunt call his wife " wasteful and extravagant , " and the voices ...
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... laugh at you the other day about sending Thomas , the footman , away ? " " Oh ! that is not worth talking about , and as Mr. de Grey will soon be home , we had better see after making the coffee ; have you a clean bag in the pot ...
... laugh at you the other day about sending Thomas , the footman , away ? " " Oh ! that is not worth talking about , and as Mr. de Grey will soon be home , we had better see after making the coffee ; have you a clean bag in the pot ...
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Page 167 - Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord ; for they rest from their labours, and their works do follow them.
Page 147 - That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth: that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace...
Page 13 - I hope in thy word : the entrance of thy word giveth light, it giveth understanding to the simple.
Page 52 - I must hence to work while it is called to-day, for the night cometh when no man can work.
Page 122 - We are told that the heart of man is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked.
Page 145 - Is not my word like as a fire ? and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces ? (Jer.
Page 127 - Simon, Simon, behold Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat : but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not ; and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
Page 17 - I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth on me, though he die, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth on me shall never die.
Page 128 - Whether, therefore, ye eat or drink, do all to the glory of God.
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