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... once invent its origin . Consequently there were innumerable anecdotes , every one more anthentic than the others , telling how and when the term Chestnut came into existence . Of these I have made a collection , with the result of ...
... once invent its origin . Consequently there were innumerable anecdotes , every one more anthentic than the others , telling how and when the term Chestnut came into existence . Of these I have made a collection , with the result of ...
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... once gave me a long and compli- mentary review , expressing at the same time his surprise that the work had been allowed to fall through . But it was too long after publication to be of any service ; the sales fell lower and lower ; and ...
... once gave me a long and compli- mentary review , expressing at the same time his surprise that the work had been allowed to fall through . But it was too long after publication to be of any service ; the sales fell lower and lower ; and ...
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... once and sometimes in the week . It is contended by the defenders of the Society that they give away their books largely . Perhaps they do but perhaps their gifts are not so very large . In one of the cases quoted the Secretary did not ...
... once and sometimes in the week . It is contended by the defenders of the Society that they give away their books largely . Perhaps they do but perhaps their gifts are not so very large . In one of the cases quoted the Secretary did not ...
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... once fully apprehended , should be an incentive to the production of good work . But perhaps the state- ment wants explanation . A correspondent fur- nishes an illustration . " A lady once wrote to me ' as a successful author ' — I had ...
... once fully apprehended , should be an incentive to the production of good work . But perhaps the state- ment wants explanation . A correspondent fur- nishes an illustration . " A lady once wrote to me ' as a successful author ' — I had ...
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... once , without waiting for a year , and we have no risk or anxiety as to whether the book will sell or not . " Well , if there is any risk or anxiety on that score the publisher will not buy the MS . at all . At the same time there are ...
... once , without waiting for a year , and we have no risk or anxiety as to whether the book will sell or not . " Well , if there is any risk or anxiety on that score the publisher will not buy the MS . at all . At the same time there are ...
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Página 128 - Will no one tell me what she sings? Perhaps the plaintive numbers flow For old, unhappy, far-off things, And battles long ago: Or is it some more humble lay, Familiar matter of to-day? Some natural sorrow, loss, or pain, That has been, and may be again!
Página 74 - He looked on naked nature unashamed, And saw the Sphinx, now bestial, now divine, In change and re-change; he nor praised nor blamed, But drew her as he saw with fearless line. Did he good service? God must judge, not we! Manly he was, and generous and sincere; English in all, of genius blithely free: Who loves a Man may see his image here.
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Página 22 - Argot and Slang. A new French and English Dictionary of the Cant Words, Quaint Expressions, Slang Terms, and Flash Phrases used in the high and low life of old and new Paris.
Página 82 - STOCKS, SHARES, and ANNUITIES purchased and sold. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. For the encouragement of Thrift, the Bank receives small sums on deposit, and allows Interest, at the rate of THREE PER CENT, per Annum, on each completed £1.
Página 88 - September one thousand eight hundred and eighty-five a draft of a convention was agreed to for giving to authors of literary and artistic works first published in one of the countries parties to the convention copyright in such works throughout the other countries parties to the convention : And whereas, without the authority of Parliament, such convention cannot be...
Página 48 - ... Wives turn jolly days to melancholy days, All perplexing and vexing one's life, Children are riotous, maid-servants fly at us, Mammy to quiet us growls like a bear ; Polly is squalling, and Molly is bawling, While dad is recalling his Bachelor's Fare. — When they are older grown, then they are bolder grown, Turning your temper, and spurning your rule : Girls, through foolishness, passion or mulishness, Parry your wishes and marry a fool; — Boys will anticipate, lavish and dissipate, All that...
Página 89 - Museum) which are now entitled to receive a copy of every book published in the United Kingdom...
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Página 207 - WHEN HE WOULD HAVE HIS VERSES READ. In sober mornings, do not thou rehearse The holy incantation of a verse ; But when that men have both well drunk, and fed, Let my enchantments then be sung or read. When laurel spirts i...