Play and Earnest. A Tale1860 |
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... expression of countenance , and her words were addressed to a little girl , who was standing irresolute near the door of the room , look- ing as if she would fain remain , and yet thought that she ought to go . The question was decided ...
... expression of countenance , and her words were addressed to a little girl , who was standing irresolute near the door of the room , look- ing as if she would fain remain , and yet thought that she ought to go . The question was decided ...
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... expression , which she could hardly interpret , but he only said , " Thank you , " in a shy , embarrassed tone , and then stood awkwardly twist- ing the fringe of one of the sofa coverlets into a series of inextricable knots . It seemed ...
... expression , which she could hardly interpret , but he only said , " Thank you , " in a shy , embarrassed tone , and then stood awkwardly twist- ing the fringe of one of the sofa coverlets into a series of inextricable knots . It seemed ...
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... expression came upon him as a pain- ful shock . He looked steadily down on his plate again , but this time the eyes were gleaming with something very different from fun . The windows of Mrs. Branscombe's dining - room looked out upon a ...
... expression came upon him as a pain- ful shock . He looked steadily down on his plate again , but this time the eyes were gleaming with something very different from fun . The windows of Mrs. Branscombe's dining - room looked out upon a ...
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... expression to the dimpled , childish features . Intent as Brian was on watch- ing her , he took care to ncte the entrance of Mr. Merivale and his Curate , Mr. Carstone ; and though in listening to the grave , clear tones of the Vicar ...
... expression to the dimpled , childish features . Intent as Brian was on watch- ing her , he took care to ncte the entrance of Mr. Merivale and his Curate , Mr. Carstone ; and though in listening to the grave , clear tones of the Vicar ...
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... expression exactly ; it's the very moral of him . " Sibyl screamed with delight at hearing her per- formance approved of ; but again Mr. Merivale's attention was attracted , and walking over to the table he took the drawing from Brian's ...
... expression exactly ; it's the very moral of him . " Sibyl screamed with delight at hearing her per- formance approved of ; but again Mr. Merivale's attention was attracted , and walking over to the table he took the drawing from Brian's ...
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Page 303 - He gave us eyes to see them, and lips that we might tell how great is God almighty, who has made all things well...
Page 172 - ... cold dispute Of what is fit, and not. Forsake thy cage, Thy rope of sands, Which petty thoughts have made, and made to thee Good cable, to enforce and draw, And be thy law, While thou didst wink and wouldst not see. Away; take heed: I will abroad. Call in thy death's head there: tie up thy fears. He that forbears To suit and serve his need, Deserves his load. But as I raved and grew more fierce and wild At every word, Methought I heard one calling, Child. And I replied, My Lord.
Page 172 - THE COLLAR I STRUCK the board, and cried, no more; I will abroad. What? shall I ever sigh and pine? My lines and life are free ; free as the road, Loose as the wind, as large as store. , Shall I be still in suit? Have I no harvest but a thorn To let me blood, and not restore What I have lost with cordial fruit? Sure there was wine, Before my sighs did dry it : there was corn, Before my tears did drown it. Is the year only lost to me? Have I no bays to crown...
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Page 68 - WHENE'ER a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts, in glad surprise, To higher levels rise. The tidal wave of deeper souls Into our inmost being rolls, And lifts us unawares Out of all meaner cares.