The Cornhill Magazine, Volume 9George Smith, William Makepeace Thackeray Smith, Elder., 1864 |
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... eyes among the dusty ruins around her , till for a moment her mother would think that all was well within her . But then at other moments , when the reaction came , it would seem as though nothing were well . She could not sit quietly ...
... eyes among the dusty ruins around her , till for a moment her mother would think that all was well within her . But then at other moments , when the reaction came , it would seem as though nothing were well . She could not sit quietly ...
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... eyes that all the combined influence of the Dale and De Guest families could not have dragged her over to the Manor . Why not do ? ” said Lily . “ It would be out of the question a whole family going in that way , but it would be very ...
... eyes that all the combined influence of the Dale and De Guest families could not have dragged her over to the Manor . Why not do ? ” said Lily . “ It would be out of the question a whole family going in that way , but it would be very ...
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... eyes , and began to sob . " I'm very sorry if I've made any mischief , " said Johnny . " It hasn't been your fault , " continued the poor woman , from whom , as her tears became uncontrollable , her true feelings forced themselves and ...
... eyes , and began to sob . " I'm very sorry if I've made any mischief , " said Johnny . " It hasn't been your fault , " continued the poor woman , from whom , as her tears became uncontrollable , her true feelings forced themselves and ...
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... eye ) “ you'll ruffle her hair . Phillis , my dear , if you're to have your picture taken , go up - stairs , and ... eyes , " she looked up at him , quivered , and suddenly got up and left the room . He did not say a word , but went ...
... eye ) “ you'll ruffle her hair . Phillis , my dear , if you're to have your picture taken , go up - stairs , and ... eyes , " she looked up at him , quivered , and suddenly got up and left the room . He did not say a word , but went ...
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... eyes went beyond me in their look of welcome , and then fell in quiet disappointment on her work . “ And where's Mr. Holdsworth ? ” asked cousin Holman , in a minute or two . “ I hope his cold is not worse , –I did not like his short ...
... eyes went beyond me in their look of welcome , and then fell in quiet disappointment on her work . “ And where's Mr. Holdsworth ? ” asked cousin Holman , in a minute or two . “ I hope his cold is not worse , –I did not like his short ...
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Page 429 - Praised be my Lord for our sister the moon, and for the stars, the which he has set clear and lovely in heaven. Praised be my Lord for our brother the wind, and for air and cloud, calms and all weather, by the which thou upholdest in life all creatures. Praised be my Lord for our sister water, who is very serviceable unto us, and humble, and precious and clean.
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Page 429 - Praised be my Lord for our sister, the death of the body, from which no man escapeth. Woe to him who dieth in mortal sin ! Blessed are they who are found walking by Thy most Holy Will, for the second death shall have no power to do them harm. Praise ye and bless the Lord, and give thanks unto Him, and serve him with great humility.
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