In School and Out of School, Or, The History of William and John: An Interesting TaleWilliam Burgess, Jr., 1827 - 111 pages |
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... Robert Woodber- ry , was greatly inclined to indolence , and , happen . ing to sit at the same ' desk with William and John , sought every opportunity , when the back of his instructor was turned , to get them to talk to him . Sometimes ...
... Robert Woodber- ry , was greatly inclined to indolence , and , happen . ing to sit at the same ' desk with William and John , sought every opportunity , when the back of his instructor was turned , to get them to talk to him . Sometimes ...
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... Robert Woodberry , it was intimated that their good resolutions were brought to the trial by Har- ry Cumberland ; and it will not be forgotten , that when Mr. Cumberland alighted from the coach , he found his son at the confectioner's ...
... Robert Woodberry , it was intimated that their good resolutions were brought to the trial by Har- ry Cumberland ; and it will not be forgotten , that when Mr. Cumberland alighted from the coach , he found his son at the confectioner's ...
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... Robert Woodberry , of whose fame we have already heard in part , came up and seating himself just opposite , proposed to do his Latin with them . Though they would much ra- ther be had not come ; they did not , however object to his ...
... Robert Woodberry , of whose fame we have already heard in part , came up and seating himself just opposite , proposed to do his Latin with them . Though they would much ra- ther be had not come ; they did not , however object to his ...
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... Robert ? ” At this reply , he stood reproved ; for he was scarcely ever known to have learned his lessons thoroughly , and was on the point of being turned out of the class for indolence . But unwilling to be challenged by those who had ...
... Robert ? ” At this reply , he stood reproved ; for he was scarcely ever known to have learned his lessons thoroughly , and was on the point of being turned out of the class for indolence . But unwilling to be challenged by those who had ...
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... Robert , " if that's not the way , I should just like to know how you do it ; for my part I wish all the Latin books were burned ; and as for that vile Delectus , ' " said he as he ? cut off another corner and then banged it on the desk ...
... Robert , " if that's not the way , I should just like to know how you do it ; for my part I wish all the Latin books were burned ; and as for that vile Delectus , ' " said he as he ? cut off another corner and then banged it on the desk ...
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Page 75 - Soon as the evening shades prevail, The moon takes up the wondrous tale, And nightly to the listening earth Repeats the story of her birth : Whilst all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole. What though, in solemn silence, all Move round the dark terrestrial ball?
Page 68 - LET dogs delight to bark and bite, For God hath made them so; Let bears and lions growl and fight, For 'tis their nature too. But, children, you should never let Such angry passions rise ; Your little hands were never made To tear each other's eyes.
Page 86 - TIS religion that can give Sweetest pleasures while we live ; 'Tis religion must supply Solid comfort when we die.
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Page 75 - What though, in solemn silence, all Move round the dark terrestrial ball; What though no real voice nor sound Amid their radiant orbs be found; In reason's ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice, For ever singing as they shine, The hand that made us is divine.
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Page 79 - I say, whether it is that which has given me the feeling which has come over me, that " it is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting," and that " sorrow is better than laughter.