Wooed and Married: A Novel, Volume 3Tinsley Bros., 1875 |
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... silence ! to bid him leave her alone to her own thoughts ; but she could not muster courage to address him . Now and then she stole secret glances at the grave sad face ; but Humphrey seemed lost in his sad thoughts . At the trysting ...
... silence ! to bid him leave her alone to her own thoughts ; but she could not muster courage to address him . Now and then she stole secret glances at the grave sad face ; but Humphrey seemed lost in his sad thoughts . At the trysting ...
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... silence . Still are there times when the mighty avalanche of woe breaks down the barrier of reserve . I think when men weep the angels must weep with them , to see such bitter sorrow on the earth . Poor Dym ! her tears seemed dried up ...
... silence . Still are there times when the mighty avalanche of woe breaks down the barrier of reserve . I think when men weep the angels must weep with them , to see such bitter sorrow on the earth . Poor Dym ! her tears seemed dried up ...
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... silent ; it hushed the trivial platitudes of sympathy ; it drowned other voices , and excited a constant tumult of regret . " To weep with them that weep . " Why is it that this duty comes so hard to some of us ? Why do the words falter ...
... silent ; it hushed the trivial platitudes of sympathy ; it drowned other voices , and excited a constant tumult of regret . " To weep with them that weep . " Why is it that this duty comes so hard to some of us ? Why do the words falter ...
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... silence , and then he put his hand fondly on her head . " Why do you keep your face hidden , Dimples ? I want to see it again . " Ah , the old pet name , the dear old childish name ! " I am so sorry you cannot love Humphrey , my pet ...
... silence , and then he put his hand fondly on her head . " Why do you keep your face hidden , Dimples ? I want to see it again . " Ah , the old pet name , the dear old childish name ! " I am so sorry you cannot love Humphrey , my pet ...
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... silence his lips moved as though he were invoking a blessing . But when she reached the door he called her back to him and blessed her again and again , 6 VOL . III . and told her burriedly that she must be com- forted " Qui Patitur ...
... silence his lips moved as though he were invoking a blessing . But when she reached the door he called her back to him and blessed her again and again , 6 VOL . III . and told her burriedly that she must be com- forted " Qui Patitur ...
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Page 68 - Dym, try to be glad for me ; I am longing so sorely for my rest." She only shook her head and buried her face deeper in the curtains. Glad ! how could she be glad, even for his sake? The welcomes might be sweet to the faithful servant, but death itself seemed so terrible to this poor child, stretching out her tender arms to detain the brother who was so dear to her. " Will, do not leave me ; pray that you may not leave me !" clinging to him with one cold little hand, and speaking in such a weary...
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