The Cornhill Magazine, Volume 9George Smith, William Makepeace Thackeray Smith, Elder., 1864 |
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... question as to his aunt removing with Lily from the Small House ; and then he told her that his affection for herself was the absorbing passion of his existence . Had the letter been written with the view of obtaining from a third ...
... question as to his aunt removing with Lily from the Small House ; and then he told her that his affection for herself was the absorbing passion of his existence . Had the letter been written with the view of obtaining from a third ...
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... question that we should go , mamma ; —that is , all of us . ” “ Why out of the question ? " said the squire . “ A whole family ! " said Mrs. Dale . “ That is just what they want , " said the squire . “ I should like of all things to be ...
... question that we should go , mamma ; —that is , all of us . ” “ Why out of the question ? " said the squire . “ A whole family ! " said Mrs. Dale . “ That is just what they want , " said the squire . “ I should like of all things to be ...
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... question of buying new furniture for a house in Guestwick , -a question not devoid of importance to the possessor of so moderate an income as that owned by Mrs. Dale . In the first month or two they were to live in lodgings , and their ...
... question of buying new furniture for a house in Guestwick , -a question not devoid of importance to the possessor of so moderate an income as that owned by Mrs. Dale . In the first month or two they were to live in lodgings , and their ...
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... question might not be in any degree complicated by her necessities ? This was the last suggestion made by Dr. Crofts , induced no doubt by the great encouragement he had received . " That would be hardly possible , " said Mrs. Dale ...
... question might not be in any degree complicated by her necessities ? This was the last suggestion made by Dr. Crofts , induced no doubt by the great encouragement he had received . " That would be hardly possible , " said Mrs. Dale ...
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... question ! If you were a man you would know very well what more to say . But all you private secretaries are given to deceit , as the sparks fly upwards . However , I despise you , -I do , indeed . I despise you . " 66 If you despise me ...
... question ! If you were a man you would know very well what more to say . But all you private secretaries are given to deceit , as the sparks fly upwards . However , I despise you , -I do , indeed . I despise you . " 66 If you despise me ...
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Page 498 - There is a fountain filled with blood, Drawn from Immanuel's veins; And sinners, plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains.
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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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