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Page 30
... sure of being attended to . This was under- stood at Christ's , and was an effectual screen to him against the severity of masters , or worse tyranny of the monitors . The oppressions of these young brutes are heart - sickening to call ...
... sure of being attended to . This was under- stood at Christ's , and was an effectual screen to him against the severity of masters , or worse tyranny of the monitors . The oppressions of these young brutes are heart - sickening to call ...
Page 48
... sure to contribute to the deficiency . For Bigod had an undeniable way with him . He had a cheerful , open exterior , a quick jovial eye , a bald forehead , just touched with gray ( cana fides ) . He anticipated no excuse , and found ...
... sure to contribute to the deficiency . For Bigod had an undeniable way with him . He had a cheerful , open exterior , a quick jovial eye , a bald forehead , just touched with gray ( cana fides ) . He anticipated no excuse , and found ...
Page 50
... sure that he will make one hearty meal on your viands , if he can give no account of the platter after it . But what moved thee , wayward , spite- ful K. , to be so importunate to carry off with thee , in spite of tears and adjurations ...
... sure that he will make one hearty meal on your viands , if he can give no account of the platter after it . But what moved thee , wayward , spite- ful K. , to be so importunate to carry off with thee , in spite of tears and adjurations ...
Page 52
... sure I felt it , and all felt it with me , last night ; though some of my companions affected rather to manifest an exhilaration at the birth of the coming year , than any very tender regrets for the decease of its predecessor . But I ...
... sure I felt it , and all felt it with me , last night ; though some of my companions affected rather to manifest an exhilaration at the birth of the coming year , than any very tender regrets for the decease of its predecessor . But I ...
Page 69
... sure , that ever merited the appellation the sweetest- why should I hesitate to name Mrs. S , once the blooming Fanny Weatheral of the Temple - who had power to thrill -― the soul of Elia , small imp as he was A CHAPTER ON EARS . 69 A ...
... sure , that ever merited the appellation the sweetest- why should I hesitate to name Mrs. S , once the blooming Fanny Weatheral of the Temple - who had power to thrill -― the soul of Elia , small imp as he was A CHAPTER ON EARS . 69 A ...
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