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Page 48
There were not many questions put to the policeman, and they were chiefly about
Murdo's character and reputation for honesty in his native place; also they
brought out how Alastair and Nell had broken down the old bridge before
Murdo's ...
There were not many questions put to the policeman, and they were chiefly about
Murdo's character and reputation for honesty in his native place; also they
brought out how Alastair and Nell had broken down the old bridge before
Murdo's ...
Page 49
The young lawyer put to Nell the same question about the value of the wood that
he had just put to Alastalr, and Neil, not knowing what the other had said and
being very well aware of the worm-eaten condition of the block, declined, after ...
The young lawyer put to Nell the same question about the value of the wood that
he had just put to Alastalr, and Neil, not knowing what the other had said and
being very well aware of the worm-eaten condition of the block, declined, after ...
Page 54
We believe that Sir Edward Grey is applying himself first of all to this labor
question, and we are heartily glad of it; for if British concern for the Congo is quite
obviously not prompted by selfishness, our motives are less likely to be
misunderstood ...
We believe that Sir Edward Grey is applying himself first of all to this labor
question, and we are heartily glad of it; for if British concern for the Congo is quite
obviously not prompted by selfishness, our motives are less likely to be
misunderstood ...
Page 58
Then there is the question of the marines, who are also a heritage of the British
service. The line, never abating its Annapolis solidarity, wishes them off the ships,
where their only service is to supply orderlies and to man part of the torpedo ...
Then there is the question of the marines, who are also a heritage of the British
service. The line, never abating its Annapolis solidarity, wishes them off the ships,
where their only service is to supply orderlies and to man part of the torpedo ...
Page 89
And the question naturally arises: Why? lt is not a captious question, but the bald,
unembellished statement of a problem. lt implies no criticism of Tolstoy's
eminence as a novelist, for it is not in the capacity of novelist that it is proposed to
do ...
And the question naturally arises: Why? lt is not a captious question, but the bald,
unembellished statement of a problem. lt implies no criticism of Tolstoy's
eminence as a novelist, for it is not in the capacity of novelist that it is proposed to
do ...
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Page 115 - IT is not to be thought of that the Flood Of British freedom, which, to the open sea Of the world's praise, from dark antiquity Hath flowed, ' with pomp of waters, unwithstood,' Roused though it be full often to a mood Which spurns the check of salutary bands,* That this most famous Stream in bogs and sands Should perish ; and to evil and to good Be lost for ever. In our halls is hung Armoury of the invincible Knights of old : We must be free or die, who speak the tongue That Shakspeare spake ; the...
Page 351 - The rod and reproof give wisdom ; but a child left to himself, bringeth his mother to shame.
Page 477 - That is not quite true," said Johnson ; " I saved appearances tolerably well; but I took care that the Whig dogs should not have the best of it.
Page 116 - Did both find, helpers to their hearts' desire, And stuff at hand, plastic as they could wish, — Were called upon to exercise their skill, Not in "Utopia, — subterranean fields, — Or some secreted island, Heaven knows where ! But in the very world, which is the world Of all of us, — the place where, in the end, We find our happiness, or not at all...
Page 115 - GREAT men have been among us ; hands that penned And tongues that uttered wisdom — better none : The later Sidney, Marvel, Harrington, Young Vane, and others who called Milton friend. These moralists could act and comprehend : They knew how genuine glory was put on ; Taught us how rightfully a nation shone In splendour : what strength was, that would not bend But in magnanimous meekness.
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Page 291 - The world's a bubble and the Life of Man Less than a span In his conception wretched, from the womb So to the tomb; Curst from his cradle, and brought up to years With cares and fears. Who then to frail mortality shall trust, But limns on water, or but writes in dust. Yet...
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Page 115 - In white-sleeved shirts are playing ; and the roar Of the waves breaking on the chalky shore : All, all are English. Oft have I looked round With joy in Kent's green vales ; but never found Myself so satisfied in heart before. Europe is yet in bonds ; but let that pass, Thought for another moment.