The young lady's friend, by a lady [E.W. Farrar].American Stationers' Company, 1837 - 432 էջ |
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... happiness of their early days . As I do not wish to address any one class in parti- cular , I shall notice the errors to which all are liable ; and if the town - bred lady finds some advice which does not apply to her situation , she ...
... happiness of their early days . As I do not wish to address any one class in parti- cular , I shall notice the errors to which all are liable ; and if the town - bred lady finds some advice which does not apply to her situation , she ...
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... happiness in every stage of existence than that which Jesus Christ has laid , no means of turning this life to its best account , but by making a conscience of all our ways , and no improvement worth pursuing , but that which educates ...
... happiness in every stage of existence than that which Jesus Christ has laid , no means of turning this life to its best account , but by making a conscience of all our ways , and no improvement worth pursuing , but that which educates ...
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... happiness . No motives short of the highest are proof against the trials and temptations of a sick chamber : the duties of a nurse require per- fectly good faith and constant self - sacrifice ; truth and justice are even more essential ...
... happiness . No motives short of the highest are proof against the trials and temptations of a sick chamber : the duties of a nurse require per- fectly good faith and constant self - sacrifice ; truth and justice are even more essential ...
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... happiness , than the little feet of the Chinese . The history of national costume in the civilized countries of Europe shows that for many centuries the progress of art and manufactures only led to greater extravagances in dress , and ...
... happiness , than the little feet of the Chinese . The history of national costume in the civilized countries of Europe shows that for many centuries the progress of art and manufactures only led to greater extravagances in dress , and ...
Էջ 135
... happiness is gained by being open and confidential with the natural guardians of your youth , that it is worth while to make some sacrifices to it of momentary repugnance and fastidious- ness of taste . A young lady of my acquaintance ...
... happiness is gained by being open and confidential with the natural guardians of your youth , that it is worth while to make some sacrifices to it of momentary repugnance and fastidious- ness of taste . A young lady of my acquaintance ...
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Էջ 11 - Take care of the pence and the pounds will take care of themselves is as true of personal habits as of money.
Էջ 198 - Whom have I in heaven but Thee, and there is none on earth, that I desire, in comparison of Thee.
Էջ 97 - Let it not be said, that knowledge of this description is superfluous to the unprofessional reader ; for society groans under the load of suffering inflicted by causes susceptible of removal, but left in operation in consequence of our unacquaintance with our own structure, and with the relations of the different parts of the system to each other and to external objects.
Էջ 147 - ... engagement, of which their sisters were the charm ; they have refrained from mixing with the impure, because they would not bring home thoughts and feelings which they could not share' with those trusting and loving friends ; they have put aside the wine-cup and abstained from stronger potations, because they would not profane with their fumes the holy kiss, with which they were accustomed to bid their sisters good night.
Էջ 12 - A friend of mine, going to consult her dentist, found in his parlour an elderly lady waiting to be operated upon, and turning the odd minutes to account by stitching away upon a wristband she had brought with her for the purpose. This was not only good economy of time, but an excellent sedative for the nerves, and must have rendered less tedious and irksome the time she was obliged to wait. To sleep a greater number of hours than is necessary for rest and refreshment is a voluntary and wanton abridgment...
Էջ 207 - Think, too, of a rule prescribing the expression of the countenance and topics of conversation ! The following instructions are given in regard to the deportment at table : " When fairly seated in the right place, spread your napkin in your lap to protect your dress from accident ; take off your gloves, and put them in your lap under the napkin [!] If soup is helped first, take some, whether you like it or not ; because, if you do not, you alone may be unemployed, or else the regular progress of...