Jeannette Isabelle [by G.V. Cox]. |
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... sure that I hate stupid people quite as much as you do ; but , " added she , as she was unlacing her corset leisurely at the pier- glass , and eyeing with considerable complacency the graceful tournure of her shoulders , and the ...
... sure that I hate stupid people quite as much as you do ; but , " added she , as she was unlacing her corset leisurely at the pier- glass , and eyeing with considerable complacency the graceful tournure of her shoulders , and the ...
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... Emily dearest , " said her sister , as their fright subsided- " what a delightful ball we are sure of having , at least to - morrow night at the Embassy ! You shall have all your beaux round you there , 24 JEANNETTE ISABELLE .
... Emily dearest , " said her sister , as their fright subsided- " what a delightful ball we are sure of having , at least to - morrow night at the Embassy ! You shall have all your beaux round you there , 24 JEANNETTE ISABELLE .
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... sure that it is Lord Clanelly , after all ? " remarked Lady Frances . " We will soon see , " was the reply of Lady Emily ; and she opened the door of the adjoining closet where her maid had been waiting . " Jane , ” said she , " go down ...
... sure that it is Lord Clanelly , after all ? " remarked Lady Frances . " We will soon see , " was the reply of Lady Emily ; and she opened the door of the adjoining closet where her maid had been waiting . " Jane , ” said she , " go down ...
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... sure one of the others will do for to - day . Suppose you were to lose it ? " The interference of his domestic was so habitual to his lordship , that it was only regarded as a useful admonition , and laying aside the gold tabatière , he ...
... sure one of the others will do for to - day . Suppose you were to lose it ? " The interference of his domestic was so habitual to his lordship , that it was only regarded as a useful admonition , and laying aside the gold tabatière , he ...
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... sure I would do it : your appetite is good , your limbs are all sound , you talk as well as you ever did in your life — what can be the good of writing you a prescription ? " " Simply to show that you are a dutiful son to your old ...
... sure I would do it : your appetite is good , your limbs are all sound , you talk as well as you ever did in your life — what can be the good of writing you a prescription ? " " Simply to show that you are a dutiful son to your old ...
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Էջ 142 - Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; And let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, And walk in the ways of thine heart, And in the sight of thine eyes: But know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
Էջ 142 - I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate, and have gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me in Jerusalem : yea, my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge. And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly : I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit. For in much wisdom is much grief : and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Էջ 214 - No flocks that range the valley free, To slaughter I condemn; Taught by that Power that pities me, I learn to pity them: " But from the mountain's grassy side A guiltless feast I bring ; A scrip with herbs and fruit.s supplied, And water from the spring. " Then, pilgrim, turn, thy cares forego; All earth-born cares are wrong; Man wants but little here below, Nor wants that little long.
Էջ 143 - That chastity did for itselfe embrace, But were for other causes firme and sound ; Either for want of handsome time and place, Or else for feare of shame and fowle disgrace. Thus am I hopelesse ever to attaine My ladies love, in such a desperate case, But all my dayes am like to waste in vaine, Seeking to match the chaste with th
Էջ 158 - It may have been so, sir. But I have a bad opinion of Black. I don't think he would stick at much." "It is just this, Geoff, as I believe: that Black's case is an illustration of the old saying, ' Give a dog a bad name, and hang him.
Էջ 243 - O God, if there be a God, save my soul, if I have a soul !' This was followed by a general laugh.
Էջ 185 - Examen philosophique des Considerations sur le Sentiment du Sublime et du Beau, d'Emmanuel Kant.
Էջ 67 - Or, voici sa manière de surveiller : il établit à ma porte, dans la rue, des espions qui mesuivoient à pied quand ma voiture alloit doucement, et qui prenoient des cabriolets pour ne pas me perdre de vue dans mes courses à la campagne. Cette manière de faire la police me paroissoit réunir tout à la fois le machiavélisme français à la lourdeur allemande. Les autrichiens se sont persuadés qu'ils ont été battus faute d'avoir autant d'esprit que les Français , et...
Էջ 141 - It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from this withdraw not thine hand : for he that feareth God .shall come forth of them all. 19 Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.