Temple Bar, Volumen40George Augustus Sala, Edmund Yates Ward and Lock, 1874 |
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... voice , while he envies the cool self - respect of the footman who confronts him . " Luncheon is just gone in , " replies that functionary , who dined comfortably an hour ago . " Will you please to step this way , sir ? " This way means ...
... voice , while he envies the cool self - respect of the footman who confronts him . " Luncheon is just gone in , " replies that functionary , who dined comfortably an hour ago . " Will you please to step this way , sir ? " This way means ...
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... voice of Aunt Emily , who , watching her opportunity , was not sorry for an occasion of snubbing her niece . " I'm sure I don't know what you mean , Annie . If Mr. Maxwell had altered his plans he would have written to me , certainly ...
... voice of Aunt Emily , who , watching her opportunity , was not sorry for an occasion of snubbing her niece . " I'm sure I don't know what you mean , Annie . If Mr. Maxwell had altered his plans he would have written to me , certainly ...
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... voice ; and for the life of him he could not get out another syllable . Well , Mr. Lexley ? " How could she remain so cool and calm while he felt literally choking with emotion ? It stung him just enough to give him courage . Loosening ...
... voice ; and for the life of him he could not get out another syllable . Well , Mr. Lexley ? " How could she remain so cool and calm while he felt literally choking with emotion ? It stung him just enough to give him courage . Loosening ...
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... was worth . The unaccustomed tears sprang to her eyes , but she sent them back with an effort ; and though her lip quivered , her voice was perfectly steady while she spoke . " Mr. Lexley , " said she , " you 16 UNCLE JOHN .
... was worth . The unaccustomed tears sprang to her eyes , but she sent them back with an effort ; and though her lip quivered , her voice was perfectly steady while she spoke . " Mr. Lexley , " said she , " you 16 UNCLE JOHN .
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... voice , " it would break my heart , and I would never see you again ; but , I should love you just the same ! " A faint colour tinged the delicate cheek he had often compared to the inner petals of a white rose , and the face he ...
... voice , " it would break my heart , and I would never see you again ; but , I should love you just the same ! " A faint colour tinged the delicate cheek he had often compared to the inner petals of a white rose , and the face he ...
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Página 488 - He is made one with Nature: there is heard His voice in all her music, from the moan Of thunder, to the song of night's sweet bird; He is a presence to be felt and known In darkness and in light, from herb and stone, Spreading itself where'er that Power may move Which has withdrawn his being to its own; Which wields the world with never-wearied love, Sustains it from beneath, and kindles it above.
Página 11 - It were all one, That I should love a bright particular star, And think to wed it, he is so above me: In his bright radiance and collateral light Must I be comforted, not in his sphere.
Página 173 - Whose buzz the witty and the fair annoys, Yet wit ne'er tastes, and beauty ne'er enjoys : So well-bred spaniels civilly delight In mumbling of the game they dare not bite.
Página 174 - Know then thyself, presume not God to scan, The proper study of mankind is man. Placed on this isthmus of a middle state, A being darkly wise, and rudely great: With too much knowledge for the sceptic side, With too much weakness for the Stoic's pride, He hangs between; in doubt to act, or rest; In doubt to deem himself a God, or beast; In doubt his mind or body to prefer...
Página 178 - Weave the warp, and weave the woof, The winding-sheet of Edward's race ; Give ample room, and verge enough, The characters of hell to trace...
Página 179 - That every labouring sinew strains, Those in the deeper vitals rage ; Lo ! Poverty, to fill the band, That numbs the soul with icy hand, And slow-consuming Age.
Página 491 - I have seen A curious child, who dwelt upon a tract Of inland ground, applying to his ear The convolutions of a smooth-lipped shell; To which, in silence hushed, his very soul Listened intensely; and his countenance soon Brightened with joy; for from within were heard Murmurings, whereby the monitor expressed Mysterious union with its native sea.
Página 488 - If spring's voluptuous pantings when she breathes Her first sweet kisses, have been dear to me; If no bright bird, insect, or gentle beast I consciously have injured, but still loved And cherished these my kindred; then forgive This boast, beloved brethren, and withdraw No portion of your wonted favour now!
Página 183 - Thrice she looked back, and thrice the foe drew near. Just in that instant, anxious Ariel sought The close recesses of the Virgin's thought: As, on the nosegay in her breast reclined, He watched th...
Página 183 - The little engine on his fingers' ends; This just behind Belinda's neck he spread, As o'er the fragrant steams she bends her head. Swift to the lock a thousand sprites repair, A thousand wings, by turns, blow back the hair; And thrice they twitched the diamond in her ear; Thrice she looked back, and thrice the foe drew near.