Tales, and Miscellaneous Pieces, Volumen11R. Hunter; Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy [&c., &c.], 1825 |
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... eye upon the goods . When Mr. Percy returned home it was near din- ner - time , yet M. de Tourville had not made his appearance . He was all this while indulging in a comfortable sleep . He had no goods on board the wreck except his ...
... eye upon the goods . When Mr. Percy returned home it was near din- ner - time , yet M. de Tourville had not made his appearance . He was all this while indulging in a comfortable sleep . He had no goods on board the wreck except his ...
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... eyes of my auditors , yet exactly because I am checked at every little mistake I make in my accounts , the chance is my favour that my totals should at last be right , and my balance perfectly accurate . " in " Very true , my dear : as ...
... eyes of my auditors , yet exactly because I am checked at every little mistake I make in my accounts , the chance is my favour that my totals should at last be right , and my balance perfectly accurate . " in " Very true , my dear : as ...
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... eyes , with an ex- pression of ability and decision in his whole counte- nance , but not of tranquillity or of ... eye of a man of the world , eager to discern what advantage could be made by ministering to that ambition , and to decide ...
... eyes , with an ex- pression of ability and decision in his whole counte- nance , but not of tranquillity or of ... eye of a man of the world , eager to discern what advantage could be made by ministering to that ambition , and to decide ...
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... eyes and compressed lips showed disapprobation , and the difficulty he felt in refraining from reply . From re- ply , however , he did absolutely refrain ; and after a pause of a few moments , with a smile , in a softer and lower voice ...
... eyes and compressed lips showed disapprobation , and the difficulty he felt in refraining from reply . From re- ply , however , he did absolutely refrain ; and after a pause of a few moments , with a smile , in a softer and lower voice ...
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... eye - a really honest independent man . He believed also that Mr. Percy had some regard for him ; and whatever portion it might be , it was va- luable and extraordinary - for it was disinterested : besides , they could never cross in ...
... eye - a really honest independent man . He believed also that Mr. Percy had some regard for him ; and whatever portion it might be , it was va- luable and extraordinary - for it was disinterested : besides , they could never cross in ...
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Página 340 - Lurk'd in her hand, and mourn'd his captive Queen: He springs to Vengeance with an eager pace, And falls like thunder on the prostrate Ace. The nymph exulting fills with shouts the sky; The walls, the woods, and long canals reply. 100 Oh thoughtless mortals! ever blind to fate, Too soon dejected, and too soon elate.
Página 261 - Because he is going to his aunt ?" " No, Caroline — you are very cruel — because I am sure he is very much touched and disappointed by your refusal. He cannot bear to see you again. Poor ! poor Mr. Barclay ! I have been shamefully ill-natured. I hope I did not prejudice your mind against him — I'll go directly and take leave of him — poor Mr. Barclay!" Rosamond, however, returned a few minutes afterwards, to complain that Mr. Barclay had not made efforts enough to persuade Caroline to listen...
Página 119 - In these, ere triflers half their wish obtain, The toiling pleasure sickens into pain : And e'en while fashion's brightest arts decoy, The heart distrusting asks if this be joy.
Página 232 - Harcourt was remarkably handsome and fashionable — completely a man of the world, and a courtier ; who, after having ruined his fortune by standing for government two contested county elections, had dangled year after year at court, living upon the hope and promise of a pension or a place, till his creditors warning him that they could wait no longer, he had fallen in love with lady Angelica Headingham.
Página 211 - with all that should accompany old age," " As honour, love, obedience, troops of friends," was, as she often declared, with gratitude to Providence, happier in age than she had been even in youth.