Joseph Anstey; or, The patron and the protégé: by D.S. Henry1863 |
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... white forehead , florid . complexion , and iron - grey hair . Being plethoretic and taci- turn , it was only after dinner that he began to comtemplate Joseph's features . He asked a number of questions past JOSEPH ANSTEY . 5.
... white forehead , florid . complexion , and iron - grey hair . Being plethoretic and taci- turn , it was only after dinner that he began to comtemplate Joseph's features . He asked a number of questions past JOSEPH ANSTEY . 5.
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... asked Mr. Welkins , dryly . " Can't , can't , my good fellow - busy , very busy - very , very . Good - bye , " said Shinington , half out of breath . " But surely you can take a seat for five minutes ? " " Not five seconds , ' pon ...
... asked Mr. Welkins , dryly . " Can't , can't , my good fellow - busy , very busy - very , very . Good - bye , " said Shinington , half out of breath . " But surely you can take a seat for five minutes ? " " Not five seconds , ' pon ...
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... asked the stranger ; " I should know that voice " at the same time advancing , as he threw open a capacious cloak , and lowered a large old shawl neck - wrapper , which nearly hid his face and muffled his voice . " Mr. Allbubble , I ...
... asked the stranger ; " I should know that voice " at the same time advancing , as he threw open a capacious cloak , and lowered a large old shawl neck - wrapper , which nearly hid his face and muffled his voice . " Mr. Allbubble , I ...
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... asked Mr. All- bubble . " No. " " The d- " No. " -1 ! " " How extremely unlucky ! " " Very fortunate , I think . What have Shinington or I to do with such a customer ? " " Hah ! I see very good - you are too sharp for me . Close habits ...
... asked Mr. All- bubble . " No. " " The d- " No. " -1 ! " " How extremely unlucky ! " " Very fortunate , I think . What have Shinington or I to do with such a customer ? " " Hah ! I see very good - you are too sharp for me . Close habits ...
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... asked the gentleman to walk into the front parlour , the large room with a bay window . He did so , first depositing his wet cloak on a peg in the hall , and handing a large cotton umbrella to the servant to take into the kitchen ...
... asked the gentleman to walk into the front parlour , the large room with a bay window . He did so , first depositing his wet cloak on a peg in the hall , and handing a large cotton umbrella to the servant to take into the kitchen ...
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Page 334 - HE that loves a rosy cheek, Or a coral lip admires, Or from star-like eyes doth seek Fuel to maintain his fires: As old Time makes these decay, So his flames must waste away. But a smooth and steadfast mind, Gentle thoughts, and calm desires, Hearts with equal love combined, Kindle never-dying fires: — Where these are not, I despise Lovely cheeks, or lips, or eyes.
Page 373 - All within is dark as night : In the windows is no light; And no murmur at the door, So frequent on its hinge before. Close the door, the shutters close, Or thro' the windows we shall see The nakedness and vacancy Of the dark deserted house.
Page 37 - Lift up your heads, O ye gates ; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors ; and the King of Glory shall come in. " Who is the King of Glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. " Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors ; and the King of Glory shall come in.
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Page 244 - Oft she rejects, but never once offends. Bright as the sun, her eyes the gazers strike, And, like the sun, they shine on all alike. Yet graceful ease, and sweetness void of pride, Might hide her faults, if belles had faults to hide: If to her share some female errors fall, Look on her face, and you'll forget them all.
Page 25 - It was the lark, the herald of the morn, No nightingale ; look, love, what envious streaks Do lace the severing clouds in yonder east. Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain tops; I must be gone and live, or stay and die.
Page 225 - No man is the wiser for his learning : it may administer matter to work in or objects to work upon ; but wit and wisdom are born with a man.