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... possible ambition to learn the harp , " I do not think there is many a paterfamilias but would acquiesce forthwith . Sons are expected to have some decided bias or talent which shall decide their calling or profession in life , and why ...
... possible ambition to learn the harp , " I do not think there is many a paterfamilias but would acquiesce forthwith . Sons are expected to have some decided bias or talent which shall decide their calling or profession in life , and why ...
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... possible for Agnes and her father to live on this small income , and suggested an applica- tion to relations and friends for assistance , but my heroine would not hear of it . If any aid was offered , she would gladly accept it , but ...
... possible for Agnes and her father to live on this small income , and suggested an applica- tion to relations and friends for assistance , but my heroine would not hear of it . If any aid was offered , she would gladly accept it , but ...
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... possible way . As far as dress is con- cerned , this is not of much consequence , as vanity will generally prevent a girl from making her- self hopelessly ridiculous in this respect . But there let your masculine resemblance end . It is ...
... possible way . As far as dress is con- cerned , this is not of much consequence , as vanity will generally prevent a girl from making her- self hopelessly ridiculous in this respect . But there let your masculine resemblance end . It is ...
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... possible , and whenever you find your- self disposed to grumble about them , remember the many blessings and mercies , and sources of happiness that you enjoy , and take yourself to task severely for having allowed the ugly bon- net or ...
... possible , and whenever you find your- self disposed to grumble about them , remember the many blessings and mercies , and sources of happiness that you enjoy , and take yourself to task severely for having allowed the ugly bon- net or ...
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... possible to over - estimate their value in all the earlier years of a woman's existence ; and I do not hesitate to say that an agreeable , gentle , and courteous manner is almost like a fortune to her . She may be very beautiful , very ...
... possible to over - estimate their value in all the earlier years of a woman's existence ; and I do not hesitate to say that an agreeable , gentle , and courteous manner is almost like a fortune to her . She may be very beautiful , very ...
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Page 30 - Live while you live, the Epicure would say, And seize the pleasures of the present day. Live while you live, the sacred Preacher cries, And give to God each moment as it flies.
Page 26 - THE AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD. 6. Life Underground; OR, DICK THE COLLIERY BOY. 7. Life on the Coast ; OR, THE LITTLE FISHER GIRL. 8. Adventures of Two Orphans in London. 9. Early Days on Board a Man-of-War. 10. Walter, the Foundling : A TALE OF OLDEN TIMES. 11. The Tenants of Sunnyside Farm. 12. Holmwood: OR, THE NEW ZEALAND SETTLER.
Page 9 - Memorable Battles in English History. Where Fought, why Fought, and their Results. With Lives of the Commanders. By WH DAVENPORT ADAMS, author of " Neptune's Heroes; or, the Sea-kings of England." Frontispiece by ROBERT DUDLEY. Post 8vo. price 7s. 6d. extra cloth. " Of the care and honesty of the author's labours, the book gives abundant proof."— Athenaum.
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Page 15 - A very good account of the Sacred Writings, adapted to the tastes, feelings, and intelligence of young people.*
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Page 10 - Swift and Sure, or THE CAREER OF Two BROTHERS. By A. ELWES. Tales of the Saracens. By BARBARA HUTTON. Tales of the White Cockade. By BARBARA HUTTON.