A New Home--who'll Follow?: Or, Glimpses of Western Life, Part 33 |
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... began to complain of the sameness of the oak - openings and to wish we were fairly at our journey's end . We were crossing a broad expanse of what seemed at a little distance a smooth shaven lawn of the most brilliant green , but which ...
... began to complain of the sameness of the oak - openings and to wish we were fairly at our journey's end . We were crossing a broad expanse of what seemed at a little distance a smooth shaven lawn of the most brilliant green , but which ...
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... began to discern " A faint shadow of uncertain light , " which , after my eyes had become somewhat accustomed to it , served very well to dress by . Upon descending the ladder , I found our breakfast prepared on a very neat - looking ...
... began to discern " A faint shadow of uncertain light , " which , after my eyes had become somewhat accustomed to it , served very well to dress by . Upon descending the ladder , I found our breakfast prepared on a very neat - looking ...
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... began to be very tired . I tried romantic names ; but these again did not suit any of us . At length I decided by lot , writing ten of the most sounding names I could muster from my novel reading stores , on slips of paper , which were ...
... began to be very tired . I tried romantic names ; but these again did not suit any of us . At length I decided by lot , writing ten of the most sounding names I could muster from my novel reading stores , on slips of paper , which were ...
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... began to brighten ; the tea - kettle was put on ; the table was laid again with the tea equipage and a goodly pile of still warm bread , redolent of milk yeast - the unfail- ing bowls of apple - sauce and pickles , a plate of small ...
... began to brighten ; the tea - kettle was put on ; the table was laid again with the tea equipage and a goodly pile of still warm bread , redolent of milk yeast - the unfail- ing bowls of apple - sauce and pickles , a plate of small ...
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... began― and as I looked at her benevolent countenance with its broad expansive brow and gentle eyes , I thought such people are apt to be " lucky " even in this world of disappointments . " My mother did'n't live to bring me up , " she ...
... began― and as I looked at her benevolent countenance with its broad expansive brow and gentle eyes , I thought such people are apt to be " lucky " even in this world of disappointments . " My mother did'n't live to bring me up , " she ...
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Page 309 - Come one, come all ! this rock shall fly From its firm base as soon as I.
Page 163 - Ah ! then and there was hurrying to and fro, And gathering tears, and tremblings of distress, And cheeks all pale, which but an hour ago Blushed at the praise of their own loveliness; And there were sudden partings, such as press The life from out young hearts, and choking sighs Which ne'er might be repeated...
Page 260 - Are not the mountains, waves, and skies, a part Of me and of my soul, as I of them ? Is not the love of these deep in my heart With a pure passion?
Page 98 - Truly, shepherd, in respect of itself, it is a good life; but in respect that it is a shepherd's life, it is naught. In respect that it is solitary, I like it very well ; but in respect that it is private, it is a very vile life. Now in respect it is in the fields, it pleaseth me well ; but in respect it is not in the court, it is tedious.
Page 117 - It were good therefore that men in their innovations would follow the example of time itself, which indeed innovateth greatly, but quietly and by degrees scarce to be perceived...
Page 193 - While low delights, succeeding fast behind, In happier meanness occupy the mind : As in those domes, where...
Page 143 - I COME, I come ! ye have called me long, I come o'er the mountains with light and song, Ye may trace my step o'er the wakening earth, By the winds which tell of the violet's birth, By the primrose stars in the shadowy grass, By the green leaves opening as I pass.
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Page 124 - 'cause you've got plenty," is conclusive as to sharing with your neighbors. Whoever comes into Michigan with nothing, will be sure to better his condition; but woe to him that brings with him any thing like an appearance of abundance, whether of money or mere household conveniences. To have them, and not be willing to share them in some sort with the whole community, is an unpardonable crime. You must lend your best horse to qui que ce...