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Page 44
... became so rapid , that the arch to the Thames could not carry it off . It burst upwards with terrific force , carrying away two houses and filling one street , Lower Bowling Street , and Bull's Head Court at the lower end , to the depth ...
... became so rapid , that the arch to the Thames could not carry it off . It burst upwards with terrific force , carrying away two houses and filling one street , Lower Bowling Street , and Bull's Head Court at the lower end , to the depth ...
Page 54
... became dangerously afflicted with typhus fever . Six persons , three in one room , were afflicted in this small house with fever of a very malignant type . The malaria was so strong , I was not ridden of it from my nostrils for some ...
... became dangerously afflicted with typhus fever . Six persons , three in one room , were afflicted in this small house with fever of a very malignant type . The malaria was so strong , I was not ridden of it from my nostrils for some ...
Page 60
... became reduced to the occupation of bill - sticking . Employment in that line becoming scarce , he took to the occupation to which I have alluded , in addition to bone- picking and rag - gathering ; but so many persons have embarked in ...
... became reduced to the occupation of bill - sticking . Employment in that line becoming scarce , he took to the occupation to which I have alluded , in addition to bone- picking and rag - gathering ; but so many persons have embarked in ...
Page 72
... became towards each other , that every look was construed into an offence , and certain seats were claimed by each , and contended for . The teacher , feeling that such a state of things ought not to be permitted to continue ...
... became towards each other , that every look was construed into an offence , and certain seats were claimed by each , and contended for . The teacher , feeling that such a state of things ought not to be permitted to continue ...
Page 83
... became immediately vio- lently excited , and livid with rage . In vain did I urge the propriety of discussing religion mildly and affectionately . The language he applied to me and to my religion was of a very horrible character . He ...
... became immediately vio- lently excited , and livid with rage . In vain did I urge the propriety of discussing religion mildly and affectionately . The language he applied to me and to my religion was of a very horrible character . He ...
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