The dull stone house, by Kenner Deene, Volume 2; Volume 1051862 |
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Page 46
... told me only last night of your intended visit , and also that he had apprised you of my complete submission to his wishes . Elo- quent pleading would indeed be thrown away on one who is already signed , sealed , and delivered to you ...
... told me only last night of your intended visit , and also that he had apprised you of my complete submission to his wishes . Elo- quent pleading would indeed be thrown away on one who is already signed , sealed , and delivered to you ...
Page 48
... told so every day ever since I can remember . " " Sans doûte ; and now listen to me , Marguerite des Marguerites . I love you intensely . I worship you . If you could be divested of your wealth , your name , still I would offer you my ...
... told so every day ever since I can remember . " " Sans doûte ; and now listen to me , Marguerite des Marguerites . I love you intensely . I worship you . If you could be divested of your wealth , your name , still I would offer you my ...
Page 68
... told me of your private conver- sation with Miss Percy ?. It was Gretchen , her German maid . " Gretchen was a pretty , plump , blue - eyed Austrian , who had lived with Miss Percy four years . " I give up my authoress because I feel ...
... told me of your private conver- sation with Miss Percy ?. It was Gretchen , her German maid . " Gretchen was a pretty , plump , blue - eyed Austrian , who had lived with Miss Percy four years . " I give up my authoress because I feel ...
Page 82
... told , however , that Miss Percy was rather indisposed , and would breakfast in her own room . Mr. Percy would be down in a few moments . He was then shewn into the breakfast par- lour , where a bright fire , rendered necessary ...
... told , however , that Miss Percy was rather indisposed , and would breakfast in her own room . Mr. Percy would be down in a few moments . He was then shewn into the breakfast par- lour , where a bright fire , rendered necessary ...
Page 85
... told him , and her also , that they are walking straight to per- dition if they suffer your addresses . " " This person is surely not fit to be at large , " said Mr. Percy to Charles Bingham . " What have you been about , my dear ...
... told him , and her also , that they are walking straight to per- dition if they suffer your addresses . " " This person is surely not fit to be at large , " said Mr. Percy to Charles Bingham . " What have you been about , my dear ...
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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...