Compton Audley; or, Hands not heartsRichard Bentley, 1841 - 281 էջ |
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... fashion , and she had attained that eminence by banishing all traces of heart from her proceedings , and by keeping aloof from every one , whether bound by the ties of blood or gratitude , that was not admitted into the exclusive circle ...
... fashion , and she had attained that eminence by banishing all traces of heart from her proceedings , and by keeping aloof from every one , whether bound by the ties of blood or gratitude , that was not admitted into the exclusive circle ...
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... fashion every thing to our wishes . I think I should accept his offer ; besides the fortune is unexception- able . Now , pray , Sir Alexander , let me have your advice in all this . " " Why , I really do not exactly know , " replied Sir ...
... fashion every thing to our wishes . I think I should accept his offer ; besides the fortune is unexception- able . Now , pray , Sir Alexander , let me have your advice in all this . " " Why , I really do not exactly know , " replied Sir ...
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... fashion than grace these rooms ? No one ever yet stood " amidst the glittering throng , " and saw the galaxy of fair women shine around , —the beautiful faces and noble forms of England's sons and daughters , without feeling assured ...
... fashion than grace these rooms ? No one ever yet stood " amidst the glittering throng , " and saw the galaxy of fair women shine around , —the beautiful faces and noble forms of England's sons and daughters , without feeling assured ...
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... Fashion ! Fashion ! -a varnish which is much used for the purpose of imparting a false gloss . It is like most other varnishes , -of a poisonous nature ; and produces the strangest effects upon the unhappy persons who use it . It causes ...
... Fashion ! Fashion ! -a varnish which is much used for the purpose of imparting a false gloss . It is like most other varnishes , -of a poisonous nature ; and produces the strangest effects upon the unhappy persons who use it . It causes ...
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... fashion is irresistible . Whether in patronising lectures on chemistry , animal magnetism , opera singers or dancers , fancy fairs , popular preachers , or industrious fleas ; it deprives them of the power of seeing , hearing , tasting ...
... fashion is irresistible . Whether in patronising lectures on chemistry , animal magnetism , opera singers or dancers , fancy fairs , popular preachers , or industrious fleas ; it deprives them of the power of seeing , hearing , tasting ...
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Էջ 110 - Tumultuous grandeur crowds the blazing square, The rattling chariots clash, the torches glare. Sure scenes like these no troubles e'er annoy ! Sure these denote one universal joy!
Էջ 12 - May the great God whom I worship, grant to my country, and for the benefit of Europe in general, a great and glorious victory, and may no misconduct in any one tarnish it, and may humanity after victory be the predominant feature in the British fleet!
Էջ 133 - ... tis where the ice appears. Though wit may flash from fluent lips, and mirth distract the breast, Through midnight hours that yield no more their former hope of rest; "Tis but as ivy-leaves around the ruin'd turret wreath, All green and wildly fresh without, but worn and grey beneath.
Էջ 205 - A WET sheet and a flowing sea, A wind that follows fast And fills the white and rustling sail And bends the gallant mast ; And bends the gallant mast, my boys, While like the eagle free Away the good ship flies, and leaves Old England on the lee. O for a soft and gentle wind...
Էջ 189 - SOLDIER'S DREAM Our bugles sang truce — for the night-cloud had lowered, And the sentinel stars set their watch in the sky ; And thousands had sunk on the ground overpowered, The weary to sleep and the wounded to die.
Էջ 110 - And pinch'd with cold, and shrinking from the shower, With heavy heart deplores that luckless hour, When idly first, ambitious of the town, She left her wheel and robes of country brown.
Էջ 16 - There was a day when they were young and proud, Banners on high, and battles pass'd below ; But they who fought are in a bloody shroud, And those which waved are shredless dust ere now, And the bleak battlements shall bear no future blow.
Էջ 128 - Ah me! for aught that ever I could read. Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth: But, either it was different in blood; Her.
Էջ 113 - Who gave the ball, or paid the visit last; One speaks the glory of the British queen, And one describes a charming Indian screen; A third interprets motions, looks, and eyes; At every word a reputation dies.
Էջ 70 - It has a strange quick jar upon the ear, That cocking of a pistol, when you know A moment more will bring the sight to bear Upon your person, twelve yards off, or so; A gentlemanly distance, not too near, If you have got a former friend or foe ; But, after being fired at once or twice, The ear becomes more Irish, and less nice.