The dull stone house, by Kenner Deene, Volume 2; Volume 1051862 |
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Page 35
... she said , glad of a chance of being alone ; and she lay all the day with closed eyes in a half dreamy state , glad of the ... Madame Williams he paused , and walked his horse slowly . The trouble the old lady hinted at is come upon me ...
... she said , glad of a chance of being alone ; and she lay all the day with closed eyes in a half dreamy state , glad of the ... Madame Williams he paused , and walked his horse slowly . The trouble the old lady hinted at is come upon me ...
Page 95
... Madame Williams's cheek glowed a little at the sight of the torn sheet , and she ex- claimed involuntarily , " You have found it ! " Charles Roggmoore crossed his arms over his chest , and bowed to Madame Williams . In that one moment ...
... Madame Williams's cheek glowed a little at the sight of the torn sheet , and she ex- claimed involuntarily , " You have found it ! " Charles Roggmoore crossed his arms over his chest , and bowed to Madame Williams . In that one moment ...
Page 97
... Madame Williams made one more effort . She laid her hand on Mr. Roggmoore's shoulder . " You will come to me this night I feel convinced . Grant poor Emma one more interview , else she may seriously annoy you . " Charles Bingham moved ...
... Madame Williams made one more effort . She laid her hand on Mr. Roggmoore's shoulder . " You will come to me this night I feel convinced . Grant poor Emma one more interview , else she may seriously annoy you . " Charles Bingham moved ...
Page 98
... madame . Per- haps I may call to - morrow , " and Charles Roggmoore bowed , and walked off , with the torn sheet of vellum safely buttoned under his waistcoat . Madame Williams ... she fastened her hands together , clenched her teeth , and ...
... madame . Per- haps I may call to - morrow , " and Charles Roggmoore bowed , and walked off , with the torn sheet of vellum safely buttoned under his waistcoat . Madame Williams ... she fastened her hands together , clenched her teeth , and ...
Page 99
... Madame Williams went round by a back way to the road , where she found her little pony and photon awaiting her . She stepped into it , and drove off . Meanwhile , Mr. Roggmoore returned to the house . By the fire , in the dining room ...
... Madame Williams went round by a back way to the road , where she found her little pony and photon awaiting her . She stepped into it , and drove off . Meanwhile , Mr. Roggmoore returned to the house . By the fire , in the dining room ...
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Page 131 - If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us; but if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Page 109 - Take thy beak from out my heart, and take thy form from off my door!
Page 106 - Ne'er tell me of glories serenely adorning The close of our day, the calm eve of our night: Give me back, give me back the wild freshness of morning, — Its smiles and its tears are worth evening's best light.
Page 156 - He was a good man and his loss will be deeply felt by a large circle of friends...
Page 210 - Towards the close of the last century, that is to say, about seventy years ago...