Peace Campaigns of a Cornet. ...J. & J. Harper, 1829 |
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Page 29
... expect in bar- racks the quietness of your father's rectory ; and al- though we were undisturbed at Cahir and Philipstown , because I managed to get an entire wing of the build- ing to myself , it does not follow that we shall find this ...
... expect in bar- racks the quietness of your father's rectory ; and al- though we were undisturbed at Cahir and Philipstown , because I managed to get an entire wing of the build- ing to myself , it does not follow that we shall find this ...
Page 45
... expect a visit from him , his appearance was not alto- gether unlooked - for , and he met the usual kind and affectionate welcome from all at home . In addition to his father and mother , the party at Ballybutler consisted of his next ...
... expect a visit from him , his appearance was not alto- gether unlooked - for , and he met the usual kind and affectionate welcome from all at home . In addition to his father and mother , the party at Ballybutler consisted of his next ...
Page 85
... expect me now - you - I - believe me , I have felt deeply for your sufferings , and I do still feel . " " Oh , do not , Susan ! " replied Pierce , " deceive me by encouraging expectations which will not be real- ized ; tell me at once ...
... expect me now - you - I - believe me , I have felt deeply for your sufferings , and I do still feel . " " Oh , do not , Susan ! " replied Pierce , " deceive me by encouraging expectations which will not be real- ized ; tell me at once ...
Page 86
... expect , and more I will not ask . " " Thank you - thank you , " replied Susan , much affected by the generous declaration of Pierce ; " this is so kind , so considerate of you . I hope we shall see you often before you leave Ireland ...
... expect , and more I will not ask . " " Thank you - thank you , " replied Susan , much affected by the generous declaration of Pierce ; " this is so kind , so considerate of you . I hope we shall see you often before you leave Ireland ...
Page 94
... expecting his master's arrival at the barracks , where military etiquette forbade him to appear before he had per- sonally reported himself to the officer commanding . Pat was whiling away the time in social converse with Phil Kilcock ...
... expecting his master's arrival at the barracks , where military etiquette forbade him to appear before he had per- sonally reported himself to the officer commanding . Pat was whiling away the time in social converse with Phil Kilcock ...
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