The prose works of Thomas HoodG.P. Putnam, 1869 - English poetry |
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... nature , and I had died on the spot . " ― Something of this joyful surprise it was my own pleasant lot to feel , on learning from my Publisher that in one short fortnight the whole impression of the present work had been taken off his ...
... nature , and I had died on the spot . " ― Something of this joyful surprise it was my own pleasant lot to feel , on learning from my Publisher that in one short fortnight the whole impression of the present work had been taken off his ...
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... nature of my sudden attacks ! I am not likely to die in my bed ; but if I do , it will be from nobody coming near me ; and here you are for keeping every soul from the room ! " " Nevertheless , " said the doctor , " I still recommend ...
... nature of my sudden attacks ! I am not likely to die in my bed ; but if I do , it will be from nobody coming near me ; and here you are for keeping every soul from the room ! " " Nevertheless , " said the doctor , " I still recommend ...
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... nature of the fare , did not escape my uncle's notice ; " but I suppose , " said he , " a keen salt - water appetite is not particular as to feeding on prime qualities . " The words were scarcely uttered when he suddenly turned pale ...
... nature of the fare , did not escape my uncle's notice ; " but I suppose , " said he , " a keen salt - water appetite is not particular as to feeding on prime qualities . " The words were scarcely uttered when he suddenly turned pale ...
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... nature . As for me , I shall die of it ! I know I shall ! —I shall burst a vessel , sir . I thought I had just now , -but it was only the pint of port ! " As he spoke , the vessel shipped a heavy sea , and heeled over almost on her beam ...
... nature . As for me , I shall die of it ! I know I shall ! —I shall burst a vessel , sir . I thought I had just now , -but it was only the pint of port ! " As he spoke , the vessel shipped a heavy sea , and heeled over almost on her beam ...
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... nature of her bringing up . " " No doubt of it ! " retorted Nuncle ; " but to my mind it's an unchristian bringing up that prepares one so badly for going down . " This shot silenced my poor aunt , but it did not prevent her from paying ...
... nature of her bringing up . " " No doubt of it ! " retorted Nuncle ; " but to my mind it's an unchristian bringing up that prepares one so badly for going down . " This shot silenced my poor aunt , but it did not prevent her from paying ...
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