Fisher's Ghost, and Other EssaysF.W. Cheshire, 1950 - 208 pages |
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Page 49
... Give me a parochial patriot ! " cries Mary Mitford . During the practice hopes waxed stronger when William Crey got 40 " notches " off his own bat , and Tom Coper , the red - headed , left - handed gardening lad , sent " her " ( a ...
... Give me a parochial patriot ! " cries Mary Mitford . During the practice hopes waxed stronger when William Crey got 40 " notches " off his own bat , and Tom Coper , the red - headed , left - handed gardening lad , sent " her " ( a ...
Page 88
... gives him a book on necromancy , by virtue of which he sits among the stars , plays pranks upon the Pope and does all sorts of juggling tricks , calls up Alexander the Great and wins Helen of Troy . Nearing the end of the stipulated ...
... gives him a book on necromancy , by virtue of which he sits among the stars , plays pranks upon the Pope and does all sorts of juggling tricks , calls up Alexander the Great and wins Helen of Troy . Nearing the end of the stipulated ...
Page 148
... give Him , Poor as I am ? If I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb , If I were a Wise Man I would do my part ; Yet what can I give Him , Give my heart . ” In Passing Away and the Marvel of Marvels she shows perfect craftsmanship in ...
... give Him , Poor as I am ? If I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb , If I were a Wise Man I would do my part ; Yet what can I give Him , Give my heart . ” In Passing Away and the Marvel of Marvels she shows perfect craftsmanship in ...
Contents
FISHERS GHOSTTWO SIDELIGHTS | 1 |
THAT WORD AGAIN | 16 |
THE ESSENTIAL MURDOCH | 33 |
Copyright | |
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