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Page 102
... Dominie ( such is his nickname ) exclaimed ' Prodigious ! ' which is his usual ejaculation when astonished . But no ... Dominie's ignorant but zealous valour . " When my father had got every thing into proper order for defence , and his ...
... Dominie ( such is his nickname ) exclaimed ' Prodigious ! ' which is his usual ejaculation when astonished . But no ... Dominie's ignorant but zealous valour . " When my father had got every thing into proper order for defence , and his ...
Page 103
... Dominie most lamented , with folio volumes , brought hastily from the library , leaving only spaces through which the defenders might fire upon the assailants . " My father had now made his dispositions , and we sat in breathless ...
... Dominie most lamented , with folio volumes , brought hastily from the library , leaving only spaces through which the defenders might fire upon the assailants . " My father had now made his dispositions , and we sat in breathless ...
Page 168
... Dominie , whose gaunt visage and wall - eyes assumed a most hostile aspect upon recog- nizing Glossin . That honest gentleman , though somewhat abash- ed by the effect of his first introduction , advanced with confidence , and hoped he ...
... Dominie , whose gaunt visage and wall - eyes assumed a most hostile aspect upon recog- nizing Glossin . That honest gentleman , though somewhat abash- ed by the effect of his first introduction , advanced with confidence , and hoped he ...
Page 170
... Dominie answered with something between an acquiescent grunt and an indignant groan . " You never come down to see your old acquaint- ances on the Ellangowan property , Mr Sampson- You would find most of the old stagers still sta ...
... Dominie answered with something between an acquiescent grunt and an indignant groan . " You never come down to see your old acquaint- ances on the Ellangowan property , Mr Sampson- You would find most of the old stagers still sta ...
Page 174
... Dominie - that was the name by which my deceased friend always called that very respectable man Mr Sampson - he and I witnessed the deed . And she had full power at that time to make such a settlement , for she was in fee of the estate ...
... Dominie - that was the name by which my deceased friend always called that very respectable man Mr Sampson - he and I witnessed the deed . And she had full power at that time to make such a settlement , for she was in fee of the estate ...
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Page 339 - My pulse, as yours, doth temperately keep time, And makes as healthful music. It is not madness That I have utter'd : bring me to the test, And I the matter will re-word, which madness Would gambol from.
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Page 205 - A lawyer without history or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason ; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he may venture to call himself an architect.