Less Black Than We're Painted, Volume 3Chatto and Windus, 1878 |
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Page 178 - He that regardeth the day regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it.
Page 99 - To be sure," said the obliging Captain, — "as well as I can, that is. Now, do you remember what I told you the other day about the sun shining all the time, — do you remember that ? " " Yes," answered William, " that I do. Goes round and round, that way," and he whirled his hat about his head.
Page 280 - He rose from his seat and began to pace the room with rapid strides. ' How much, Richard, have you reallyleft to live upon ?' asked Lucy presently.