A Modern ChronicleMacmillan, 1910 - 493 էջ This, Mr. Churchill's first great presentation of the Eternal Feminine, is throughout a profound study of a fascinating young American woman. It is frankly a modern love story. |
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... Peter , " said Mr. Leffingwell , " go ask Mr. Isham if I may see him . ” It is advisable to remember the boy's name . It was Peter Erwin , and he was a favourite in the bank , where he had been introduced by Mr. Leffingwell himself . He ...
... Peter , " said Mr. Leffingwell , " go ask Mr. Isham if I may see him . ” It is advisable to remember the boy's name . It was Peter Erwin , and he was a favourite in the bank , where he had been introduced by Mr. Leffingwell himself . He ...
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... Peter Erwin did not appear , bringing gifts . Peter Erwin , of whom we caught a glimpse doing an errand for Uncle Tom in the bank . With the com- placency of the sun Honora was wont to regard ... Peter ! Poor Peter ! 22 A MODERN CHRONICLE.
... Peter Erwin did not appear , bringing gifts . Peter Erwin , of whom we caught a glimpse doing an errand for Uncle Tom in the bank . With the com- placency of the sun Honora was wont to regard ... Peter ! Poor Peter ! 22 A MODERN CHRONICLE.
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Winston Churchill. green velvet coat . Poor Peter ! Poor Peter ! As though his subjuga- tion could be more complete ! " It's the postman , " suggested Uncle Tom , wickedly . " It's Peter ! " cried Honora , triumphantly , from the hall as ...
Winston Churchill. green velvet coat . Poor Peter ! Poor Peter ! As though his subjuga- tion could be more complete ! " It's the postman , " suggested Uncle Tom , wickedly . " It's Peter ! " cried Honora , triumphantly , from the hall as ...
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... Peter ! " she said ; " and Merry Christ- mas ! " " Merry Christmas ! " he replied , edging sidewise in at the door and depositing his parcels on the mahogany horse- hair sofa . He chose one , and seized the princess — velvet coat and ...
... Peter ! " she said ; " and Merry Christ- mas ! " " Merry Christmas ! " he replied , edging sidewise in at the door and depositing his parcels on the mahogany horse- hair sofa . He chose one , and seized the princess — velvet coat and ...
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... Peter , " said Honora , with decision . 66 Why not ? " He always asked that question . Honora sighed . 66 I'll make a good husband , " said Peter ; " I'll promise . Ugly men are always good husbands . " " I didn't say you were ugly ...
... Peter , " said Honora , with decision . 66 Why not ? " He always asked that question . Honora sighed . 66 I'll make a good husband , " said Peter ; " I'll promise . Ugly men are always good husbands . " " I didn't say you were ugly ...
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Էջ 155 - Wilt thou have this Man to thy wedded husband, to live together after God's ordinance in the holy estate of Matrimony? Wilt thou obey him, and serve him, love, honour, and keep him in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all other, keep thee only unto him, so long as ye both shall live?
Էջ 58 - I made, thirty years back. My only excuse for giving them is that they are so singularly prophetic. The reminding tune (an old French chime which my father used to sing) is very simple and touching; and the old French words run thus: "Orleans, Beaugency! Notre Dame de Cleryl Vendome! Vendome! Quel chagrin, quel ennui De compter toute la nuit Les heures — Les heures!