The Gift: A Christmas and New Year's Present forE.L. Carey and A. Hart., 1844 Volume for 1845 contains first printings of Longfellow, Emerson, and Poe ("The purloined letter"). |
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Página 81 - Perhaps thou wilt be better there than with us in our poverty. Go, for thou goest without guilt. There is no disgrace in it for thee. We will both go to service, and our wages will procure thee everything needful.
Página 9 - Love's not a flower that grows on the dull earth ; Springs by the calendar ; must wait for sun — For rain; — matures by parts, — must take its time To stem, to leaf, to bud, to blow. It owns A richer soil, and boasts a quicker seed...
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Página 91 - He arose, brought a paper from another room, opened it and said, "You know this bond and your signature ? I give it to you and your children. " He tore the paper in two, and placed it in my hand. I could find no words, I was so deeply moved. My eyes filled. He saw that I would thank him, but could not, and he said, "Hush!
Página 82 - When things go hard with me, then am I most at my ease, always excepting the first shock, for then I please myself with the prospect of the relief which is sure to succeed, and I smile because nothing can disturb me. On the other hand, when everything goes according to my wishes, I am timid and anxious, and cannot give myself up freely to joy. I distrust the continuance of my peace. Those are the hardest misfortunes which we allow to take us by surprise. It is likewise true that trouble looks more...
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Página 67 - ... anything but cash. She was indeed very polite, and could not find words to express her love and respect for us. She advised us to go to Colswood and buy the little meat we want of him, as he is a richer man, and is able to wait for his money. I cared not to tell the good woman how that...