My Life: A Record of Events and Opinions, 1. köideChapman & Hall, Ld., 1905 |
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Page 66
... considerable display of fireworks by a profes- sional , some of the wealthier of the boys ' parents contributing the outlay . On these occasions almost all the day - scholars came , their pockets more or less filled with crackers and ...
... considerable display of fireworks by a profes- sional , some of the wealthier of the boys ' parents contributing the outlay . On these occasions almost all the day - scholars came , their pockets more or less filled with crackers and ...
Page 67
... considerable velocity . My brother used to take great delight in making these little pistols , shaping the stocks very accurately , rubbing them smooth with sandpaper , and then oiling or varnishing them ; while every part was finished ...
... considerable velocity . My brother used to take great delight in making these little pistols , shaping the stocks very accurately , rubbing them smooth with sandpaper , and then oiling or varnishing them ; while every part was finished ...
Page 72
... considerable sum that had reverted to my mother on the death of her stepmother in 1828 , had remained in Mr. Wilson's hands as trustee , and was all involved in the bankruptcy . He did all he possibly could for us , and ultimately , I ...
... considerable sum that had reverted to my mother on the death of her stepmother in 1828 , had remained in Mr. Wilson's hands as trustee , and was all involved in the bankruptcy . He did all he possibly could for us , and ultimately , I ...
Page 73
... considerable part of the money , but while the legal proceedings were in progress , and they lasted full three years , it was necessary for us to reduce expenses as much as possible . We had to leave our comfortable house and garden ...
... considerable part of the money , but while the legal proceedings were in progress , and they lasted full three years , it was necessary for us to reduce expenses as much as possible . We had to leave our comfortable house and garden ...
Page 75
... considerable weight supported upon it . This also was a constant source of pleasure and instruction to us , and one ... considerably later period . I heard it a good deal talked V ] 75 HERTFORD : MY HOME - LIFE.
... considerable weight supported upon it . This also was a constant source of pleasure and instruction to us , and one ... considerably later period . I heard it a good deal talked V ] 75 HERTFORD : MY HOME - LIFE.
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