Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 176William Blackwood, 1904 - England |
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... head , and sometimes wonders whether the game is worth the candle . It is at such time that the voice of the tempter is heard , and the agent whispers into his ear the plaus- ible suggestion that it would be a substantial saving to ...
... head , and sometimes wonders whether the game is worth the candle . It is at such time that the voice of the tempter is heard , and the agent whispers into his ear the plaus- ible suggestion that it would be a substantial saving to ...
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... head turned away , and not saying a word . " Do you think I do not know the difference there is between us ? " he said , with a serious heat ; " did you think I would have forgotten it so easily , that I had need to be put in mind of it ...
... head turned away , and not saying a word . " Do you think I do not know the difference there is between us ? " he said , with a serious heat ; " did you think I would have forgotten it so easily , that I had need to be put in mind of it ...
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... head , and served as a temporary lighthouse . The wind was blowing fresh and cool from the south - east , and the sun- light was dancing on the water . A fishing - smack with red- tanned sails was standing out to sea , and a couple of ...
... head , and served as a temporary lighthouse . The wind was blowing fresh and cool from the south - east , and the sun- light was dancing on the water . A fishing - smack with red- tanned sails was standing out to sea , and a couple of ...
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... head , and three chirags [ oil- lamps ] burn on his skull - top ; will not the Presence come and see him . Shisha Nag , who used to be head elephant in No. 4 gun in the Huzoor's battery , is with him , and as the prince - born knows ...
... head , and three chirags [ oil- lamps ] burn on his skull - top ; will not the Presence come and see him . Shisha Nag , who used to be head elephant in No. 4 gun in the Huzoor's battery , is with him , and as the prince - born knows ...
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... head is quaint ; Yet one to whom the gods above The dreadful fate have meted , That he should always be in love , And always be defeated ! It were a dismal deed to plant A dagger in the breast Of one that longs to wed , but can't ...
... head is quaint ; Yet one to whom the gods above The dreadful fate have meted , That he should always be in love , And always be defeated ! It were a dismal deed to plant A dagger in the breast Of one that longs to wed , but can't ...
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