The Peacock Feather: A RomanceG.P. Putnam's Sons, 1914 - 312 pages |
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... the song of birds and feel the soft west wind blow- ing from distant places ; and through it was a measured beat as of feet walking along the open road . Yet under all the gaiety and light - 8 CHAPTER I THE PIPER CHAPTER.
... the song of birds and feel the soft west wind blow- ing from distant places ; and through it was a measured beat as of feet walking along the open road . Yet under all the gaiety and light - 8 CHAPTER I THE PIPER CHAPTER.
Page 48
... feel who had re- ceived a blow from one from whom he had a right to expect a handshake . A curious bitterness was his first predominant sensation . This did not last , however . Peter was too innately sweet - natured to harbour ...
... feel who had re- ceived a blow from one from whom he had a right to expect a handshake . A curious bitterness was his first predominant sensation . This did not last , however . Peter was too innately sweet - natured to harbour ...
Page 62
... feeling of pleasure at the sight of her . In two or three minutes , so swift are the ways of cars , he was stopping opposite Mudie's in Kensington High Street . A carriage with a pair of bay horses was waiting beyond the broad pavement ...
... feeling of pleasure at the sight of her . In two or three minutes , so swift are the ways of cars , he was stopping opposite Mudie's in Kensington High Street . A carriage with a pair of bay horses was waiting beyond the broad pavement ...
Page 63
... feel at least ten years younger when I meet you . And you are on the same errand bent as I. Well , here is one book I can certainly recommend . I am just returning it myself . It is by a new author , and is quite delightful - finished ...
... feel at least ten years younger when I meet you . And you are on the same errand bent as I. Well , here is one book I can certainly recommend . I am just returning it myself . It is by a new author , and is quite delightful - finished ...
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... feel in every fibre that the wound is there . " Now , I make you an offer - one of intimate comradeship with one of ... feels with an extraordinary degree of confidence the existence of a mind - rapport between herself and you . " For ...
... feel in every fibre that the wound is there . " Now , I make you an offer - one of intimate comradeship with one of ... feels with an extraordinary degree of confidence the existence of a mind - rapport between herself and you . " For ...
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Page 83 - ... guide or genius; for it commonly operates revolutions in our way of life, terminates an epoch of infancy or of youth which was waiting to be closed, breaks up a wonted occupation, or a household, or style of living, and allows the formation of new ones more friendly to the growth of character. It permits or constrains the formation of new acquaintances, and the reception of new influences that prove of the first importance to the next years; and the man or woman who would have remained a sunny...
Page 171 - THERE is a Lady sweet and kind, Was never face so pleased my mind; I did but see her passing by, And yet I love her till I die. Her gesture, motion, and her smiles, Her wit, her voice my heart beguiles, Beguiles my heart, I know not why, And yet I love her till I die.
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Page 83 - We cannot part with our friends. We cannot let our angels go. We do not see that they only go out, that archangels may come in. We are idolaters of the old. We do not believe in the riches of the soul, in its proper eternity and omnipresence. We do not believe there is any force in to-day to rival or recreate that beautiful yesterday.
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Page 83 - And yet the compensations of calamity are made apparent to the understanding also, after long intervals of time. A fever, a mutilation, a cruel disappointment, a loss of wealth, a loss of friends, seems at the moment unpaid loss, and unpayable. But the sure years reveal the deep remedial force that underlies all facts. The death of a dear friend, wife, brother, lover, which seemed nothing but privation, somewhat...
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Page 158 - Oh hommes, si vous lisez un jour ceci, pensez que vous avez été injustes pour moi; et que le malheureux se console, en trouvant un malheureux comme lui, qui, malgré tous les obstacles de la nature, a cependant fait tout ce qui était en son pouvoir, pour être admis au rang des artistes et des hommes d'élite.
Page 224 - Fountain threw his head back and placed the forefinger of his right hand in the palm of his left.