New Monthly Magazine, and Universal Register, 134. köideHenry Colburn, 1865 |
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... matter ? " she exclaimed , suddenly , when , on turning her head round to look at Alfred , who was sitting rather in the background , she perceived that he was as white as a sheet , and that there was a strange expression in his ...
... matter ? " she exclaimed , suddenly , when , on turning her head round to look at Alfred , who was sitting rather in the background , she perceived that he was as white as a sheet , and that there was a strange expression in his ...
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... matter in own mind for a few moments , then she said , " I accept the delicate mission , Madeleine , and shall let you know its result as soon as pos- sible . " Madeleine sprang up , and kissing Octavie's cheek , poured out a torrent of ...
... matter in own mind for a few moments , then she said , " I accept the delicate mission , Madeleine , and shall let you know its result as soon as pos- sible . " Madeleine sprang up , and kissing Octavie's cheek , poured out a torrent of ...
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... matter to gain an opportunity of speaking to Madeleine on the subject so near his heart . She was never alone ; she was always surrounded by gentlemen at the morning and afternoon promenades , at the Redoute , and at the soirées there ...
... matter to gain an opportunity of speaking to Madeleine on the subject so near his heart . She was never alone ; she was always surrounded by gentlemen at the morning and afternoon promenades , at the Redoute , and at the soirées there ...
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... matter who prompted her , " he added , gulping down a sob , " my dream of happiness is at an end ; the hopes that had leaped so strongly into life are crushed for ever . " Tears stood in Lord Eskdale's eyes , though he tried to force ...
... matter who prompted her , " he added , gulping down a sob , " my dream of happiness is at an end ; the hopes that had leaped so strongly into life are crushed for ever . " Tears stood in Lord Eskdale's eyes , though he tried to force ...
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... matter . Still Agnes would not believe it . She thought it right , however , to mention the report to her sister , and greatly astonished and not a little hurt she was , when Madeleine admitted the truth of the story , and told her that ...
... matter . Still Agnes would not believe it . She thought it right , however , to mention the report to her sister , and greatly astonished and not a little hurt she was , when Madeleine admitted the truth of the story , and told her that ...
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Page 102 - A countenance in which did meet Sweet records, promises as sweet ; A creature not too bright or good For human nature's daily food ; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears, and smiles.
Page 444 - I long for scenes where man has never trod, A place where woman never smiled or wept; There to abide with my Creator, God, And sleep as I in childhood sweetly slept: Untroubling and untroubled where I lie, The grass below — above the vaulted sky.
Page 160 - BELIEVE me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy -gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art. Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
Page 112 - twere anew, the gaps of centuries; Leaving that beautiful which still was so, And making that which was not, till the place Became religion, and the heart ran o'er With silent worship of the great of old! — The dead, but sceptred sovereigns, who still rule Our spirits from their urns.
Page 14 - And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem ; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
Page 125 - Let him study the Holy Scriptures, especially the New Testament. Therein are contained the words of eternal life. It has God for its Author ; salvation for its end ; and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter.
Page 444 - I AM ! yet what I am none cares or knows, My friends forsake me like a memory lost; I am the self-consumer of my woes...
Page 125 - THE Romish doctrine concerning purgatory, pardons, worshipping, and adoration, as well of images, as of reliques, and also invocation of saints, is a fond thing vainly invented, and grounded upon no warranty of Scripture, but rather repugnant to the word of God.
Page 49 - ... which no vicissitude can find? Love, faithful love, recalled thee to my mind But how could I forget thee? Through what power, Even for the least division of an hour, Have I been so beguiled as to be blind, To my most grievous loss! - That thought's return Was the worst pang that sorrow ever bore, Save one, one only, when I stood forlorn, Knowing my heart's best treasure was no more; That neither present time, nor years unborn Could to my sight that heavenly face restore.
Page 165 - Though bred a Presbyterian, and brought up a merchant, he was the finest gentleman of his time. He had not one system of attention to females in the drawing-room, and another in the shop or at the stall. I do not mean that he made no distinction. But he never lost sight of sex, or overlooked it in the casualties of a disadvantageous situation.