The Bartenstein MysteryL. MacVeagh, Dial Press, 1927 - 211 pages |
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Page 211 - ... exertion. It transports him into a livelier, and gayer, and more diversified and interesting scene, and while he enjoys himself there he may forget the evils of the present moment. Nay, it accompanies him to his next day's work, and gives him something to think of besides the mere mechanical drugdgery of his every-day occupation — something he can enjoy while absent, and look forward with pleasure to return to.
Page 211 - Now, of all the amusements which can possibly be imagined for a hard-working man, after his daily toil, or in its intervals, there is nothing like reading an entertaining book, supposing him to have a taste for it, and supposing him to have the book to read.
Page 211 - It transports him into a livelier, and gayer, and more diversified and interesting scene, and while he enjoys himself there he may forget the evils of the present moment, fully as much as if he were ever so drunk...
Page 123 - He knew not who or what it was; but of one thing he was certain, and that was that he had a strong aversion for it.
Page 166 - Lauderdale's mother was so good to me. If it hadn't been for her, I don't know what I should have done. The child was put with good, respectable people, and I made a fresh start. And after a year or two I met — my husband.