A New Home--who'll Follow?: Or, Glimpses of Western Life, Մաս 33C. S. Francis, 1840 - 337 էջ |
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... philo- sophical observer of men and things , consoled myself for this derogatory view of Montacute gentility , by thinking , " All city people are so cockneyish ! " CHAPTER XVIII . Lend me your ears . SHAKSPEARE . WHO'LL FOLLOW ? 123.
... philo- sophical observer of men and things , consoled myself for this derogatory view of Montacute gentility , by thinking , " All city people are so cockneyish ! " CHAPTER XVIII . Lend me your ears . SHAKSPEARE . WHO'LL FOLLOW ? 123.
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... Philo Dou- bleday , a long , awkward , honest , hard - working Maine - man , or Mainote I suppose one might say ; so good - natured , that he might be mis- taken for a simpleton ; but that must be by those that do not know him . He is ...
... Philo Dou- bleday , a long , awkward , honest , hard - working Maine - man , or Mainote I suppose one might say ; so good - natured , that he might be mis- taken for a simpleton ; but that must be by those that do not know him . He is ...
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... Philo is much sought when " the public " has any work to do , or school - business , for that being very troublesome , and quite de- void of profit , is often conferred upon Philo , Mrs. Doubleday makes twenty errands into the room ...
... Philo is much sought when " the public " has any work to do , or school - business , for that being very troublesome , and quite de- void of profit , is often conferred upon Philo , Mrs. Doubleday makes twenty errands into the room ...
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... Philo's crony , James Porter , the blacksmith , had left the print of his blackened knuckles on the outside of the oft - scrubbed door , and was the subject of some rather severe remarks from the gentle Polly , Philo , as he left the ...
... Philo's crony , James Porter , the blacksmith , had left the print of his blackened knuckles on the outside of the oft - scrubbed door , and was the subject of some rather severe remarks from the gentle Polly , Philo , as he left the ...
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... Philo from the yard , where he was chopping , instantly completed the triplet- " Take up the pieces and throw ' em at her ! for once the grim features of his spouse relaxed into a smile , and Betsey escaped her scolding . Yet , Mrs ...
... Philo from the yard , where he was chopping , instantly completed the triplet- " Take up the pieces and throw ' em at her ! for once the grim features of his spouse relaxed into a smile , and Betsey escaped her scolding . Yet , Mrs ...
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A New Home - Who'll Follow?: Or, Glimpses of Western Life Caroline Matilda Kirkland Ամբողջությամբ դիտվող - 1839 |
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Էջ 309 - Come one, come all ! this rock shall fly From its firm base as soon as I.
Էջ 163 - Ah ! then and there was hurrying to and fro, And gathering tears, and tremblings of distress, And cheeks all pale, which but an hour ago Blushed at the praise of their own loveliness; And there were sudden partings, such as press The life from out young hearts, and choking sighs Which ne'er might be repeated...
Էջ 260 - Are not the mountains, waves, and skies, a part Of me and of my soul, as I of them ? Is not the love of these deep in my heart With a pure passion?
Էջ 98 - Truly, shepherd, in respect of itself, it is a good life; but in respect that it is a shepherd's life, it is naught. In respect that it is solitary, I like it very well ; but in respect that it is private, it is a very vile life. Now in respect it is in the fields, it pleaseth me well ; but in respect it is not in the court, it is tedious.
Էջ 117 - It were good therefore that men in their innovations would follow the example of time itself, which indeed innovateth greatly, but quietly and by degrees scarce to be perceived...
Էջ 193 - While low delights, succeeding fast behind, In happier meanness occupy the mind : As in those domes, where...
Էջ 143 - I COME, I come ! ye have called me long, I come o'er the mountains with light and song, Ye may trace my step o'er the wakening earth, By the winds which tell of the violet's birth, By the primrose stars in the shadowy grass, By the green leaves opening as I pass.
Էջ 9 - Wave not less proudly that their ancestors Moulder beneath them. Oh, there is not lost One of earth's charms : upon her bosom yet, After the flight of untold centuries, The freshness of her far beginning lies, And yet shall lie.
Էջ 157 - Nature ! is there nought to prize, Familiar in thy bosom scenes of life ? And dwells in day-light truth's salubrious skies No form with which the soul may...
Էջ 124 - 'cause you've got plenty," is conclusive as to sharing with your neighbors. Whoever comes into Michigan with nothing, will be sure to better his condition; but woe to him that brings with him any thing like an appearance of abundance, whether of money or mere household conveniences. To have them, and not be willing to share them in some sort with the whole community, is an unpardonable crime. You must lend your best horse to qui que ce...