Lilian's Golden HoursG.Routledge & Company, 1858 |
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... forge was still ; the farm - house doors closed ; and none but those of the little inn and hucksters ' shops were opened or shut as a customer passed to and fro . To had spent themselves ; " let us send away these THE WONDERFUL LETTERS . 9.
... forge was still ; the farm - house doors closed ; and none but those of the little inn and hucksters ' shops were opened or shut as a customer passed to and fro . To had spent themselves ; " let us send away these THE WONDERFUL LETTERS . 9.
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... forge was still ; the farm - house doors closed ; and none but those of the little inn and hucksters ' shops were opened or shut as a customer passed to and fro . To add to the peace and beauty of the wintry scene THE WONDERFUL LETTERS . 9.
... forge was still ; the farm - house doors closed ; and none but those of the little inn and hucksters ' shops were opened or shut as a customer passed to and fro . To add to the peace and beauty of the wintry scene THE WONDERFUL LETTERS . 9.
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... passed this house , Lilian's papa was surprised at seeing a gleam of fire - light through one of the shuttered casements . It was fitful , as though from a fire newly lighted , or purposely kept under ; otherwise than this there was no ...
... passed this house , Lilian's papa was surprised at seeing a gleam of fire - light through one of the shuttered casements . It was fitful , as though from a fire newly lighted , or purposely kept under ; otherwise than this there was no ...
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... passed again into the shadow of the trees . Once past the lurid glare of the cave fire , the horses went steadily on . In no great time the narrow valley came to an end . A winding road then sloped into a beautifully hilly plain , in ...
... passed again into the shadow of the trees . Once past the lurid glare of the cave fire , the horses went steadily on . In no great time the narrow valley came to an end . A winding road then sloped into a beautifully hilly plain , in ...
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... within its desolated chamber , when all at once this light was darkened by a passing shadow . For the instant she thought of telling her papa ; but fearing he might think her full of silly fears , she THE WONDERFUL LETTERS . 15.
... within its desolated chamber , when all at once this light was darkened by a passing shadow . For the instant she thought of telling her papa ; but fearing he might think her full of silly fears , she THE WONDERFUL LETTERS . 15.
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Page 26 - O'er all there hung a shadow and a fear, A sense of mystery the spirit daunted, And said, as plain as whisper in the ear, The place is haunted...
Page 91 - With the exception that Lilian practised her music, and they drew for an hour each morning in their mamma's studio, the children had no lessons, as they were not to commence their studies with Mr. Rich till after the departure of the company. They were then to go steadily to work to learn Latin, and arithmetic, and history, and grammar, and geography, together; on certain afternoons of the week to take drawing and...
Page 130 - ... all true knowledge, without which education has no real beginning, and on which the education of universal man will rest byand-by. Thus, studying from half-past eight till half-past eleven, they then had their luncheon and a short play. After this they took up some lighter work or their writinglesson till half-past twelve or a quarter to one, when they finished and were free to go home.
Page 92 - ... of their mamma, and French and German lessons of their papa, who, having travelled a great deal, was a splendid linguist. Indeed, their mamma intended to have a French governess for them in a little time, so that through habitual conversation they should learn to speak French fluently and with a good accent.