Rhoda; or, The excellence of charity, by the author of 'The cottage on the common', etc. [signing herself C.M.].1844 |
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... she stood in the nursery , but a couple of hours before ! It was indeed a sad pity that her lit- tle merry face should ever be spoiled by frowns , and cross looks . " Cousin Lucy , " said Rhoda , " does 10 THE MANOR HOUSE .
... she stood in the nursery , but a couple of hours before ! It was indeed a sad pity that her lit- tle merry face should ever be spoiled by frowns , and cross looks . " Cousin Lucy , " said Rhoda , " does 10 THE MANOR HOUSE .
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... look into the painted drawing - room ; so called from a very beautiful fresco painting by which one side of it was adorned , representing Charles the First on horseback , attended by his courtiers ; for that monarch had once honoured ...
... look into the painted drawing - room ; so called from a very beautiful fresco painting by which one side of it was adorned , representing Charles the First on horseback , attended by his courtiers ; for that monarch had once honoured ...
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... and polite I will be , though it is very annoying to be obliged to remain at home . " Lucy gave her an approving look , and soon the servant announced Mrs. Merton , who was accompanied by three of her children , a THE TRIAL . 31.
... and polite I will be , though it is very annoying to be obliged to remain at home . " Lucy gave her an approving look , and soon the servant announced Mrs. Merton , who was accompanied by three of her children , a THE TRIAL . 31.
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... look at your eyes , my own darling , " said the anxious parent . " They were very red yesterday evening : how was that ? " " I will tell you , my dearest mamma ; " replied Rhoda , and with her usual frank- ness , she related what had ...
... look at your eyes , my own darling , " said the anxious parent . " They were very red yesterday evening : how was that ? " " I will tell you , my dearest mamma ; " replied Rhoda , and with her usual frank- ness , she related what had ...
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... on your shoulders at once . " " Bless you ! bless you ! Miss Rhoda ! -how soft it feels ! how much I thank you ! I never expected to have such a present as this . " " Now , look mamma ! " said Rhoda , DAME HOLLIS'S COTTAGE . 53.
... on your shoulders at once . " " Bless you ! bless you ! Miss Rhoda ! -how soft it feels ! how much I thank you ! I never expected to have such a present as this . " " Now , look mamma ! " said Rhoda , DAME HOLLIS'S COTTAGE . 53.
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12 engravings 24 engravings Abbé GAULTIER affectionate AMUSING ancient Anec ANECDOTES angry Anna answered asked Rhoda Author baby-house beautiful beloved Betsy blessed Brahmin Christ Christian cloth coloured comfort companion cousin Lucy Dame Hollis's dear child dear little cousin dear mamma dear Rhoda Dearest mamma delighted doll doll's house endeavour EXCELLENCE OF CHARITY feeling Frontispiece gentle GEOGRAPHY GRANT AND GRIFFITH half-bound hand happy heart HISTORY illustrated with 24 ISAAC TAYLOR Jesus JOHN HARRIS kind KINGS OF ENGLAND Lady LESSONS little girl look Lucy and Rhoda Lydia MAMMA'S BIBLE STORIES Manor-house Mary Hollis Merton's Miss Rhoda missionary morning MOTHER ness never Noah's ark nosegay numerous engravings nursery papa patient Peter plain pleased pleasure pony poor old woman pray pretty Price QUADRUPEDS RACTERS replied Saviour Second Edition shawl shew smiled soon sorry temper tence THER thing thought tion walk wood-cuts young friends