St. Nicholas, Volume 13Mary Mapes Dodge Scribner & Company, 1886 - Children's literature |
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Page 75
... hard to get any information from the little boy . He lives wiv me , and my name is Harry , an ' his name is Papa , " said Harry , and seeing she could not get anything from him , Patty put him down on his feet , and taking his hand ...
... hard to get any information from the little boy . He lives wiv me , and my name is Harry , an ' his name is Papa , " said Harry , and seeing she could not get anything from him , Patty put him down on his feet , and taking his hand ...
Page 83
... hard . He began to see that something very remarkable had happened ; but when he looked at the little boy sitting on the cracker - box , idea that ladies were always different from gentle- men . He looked at Mr. Hobbs wistfully . 66 ...
... hard . He began to see that something very remarkable had happened ; but when he looked at the little boy sitting on the cracker - box , idea that ladies were always different from gentle- men . He looked at Mr. Hobbs wistfully . 66 ...
Page 89
... hard as you could , and being square all the time , and your partner was n't square at all . People like Dick , but they don't like Jake , and so sometimes they don't come twice . So if I were rich , I'd buy Jake out and get Dick a ...
... hard as you could , and being square all the time , and your partner was n't square at all . People like Dick , but they don't like Jake , and so sometimes they don't come twice . So if I were rich , I'd buy Jake out and get Dick a ...
Page 90
... hard - working man when he is well , but he has been ill a long time and needs expensive medicines and warm clothing and nourishing food . He and Bridget will not be wasteful of what is given them . " Mr. Havisham put his thin hand in ...
... hard - working man when he is well , but he has been ill a long time and needs expensive medicines and warm clothing and nourishing food . He and Bridget will not be wasteful of what is given them . " Mr. Havisham put his thin hand in ...
Page 91
... hard old heart to see the ten- der , timid look in her brown eyes . may " I think , Madam , " he said , " that if I judge from my interview with Lord Fauntleroy this morning , the next Earl of Dorincourt will think for others as well as ...
... hard old heart to see the ten- der , timid look in her brown eyes . may " I think , Madam , " he said , " that if I judge from my interview with Lord Fauntleroy this morning , the next Earl of Dorincourt will think for others as well as ...
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Page 442 - I hope, without vanity, I may be allowed to say, that from long intimacy with these woods, and frequent scouting in them, my men are at least as well acquainted with all the passes and difficulties as any troops that will be employed.
Page 197 - Let us repair to the old lady's room, which is precisely in the style of our good old aunt's — that is to say, nicely fixed for all sorts of work. On one side sits the chambermaid, with her knitting ; on the other a little colored pet, learning to sew. An old decent woman is there, with her table and shears, cutting out the negroes' winter clothes, while the good old lady directs them all, incessantly knitting herself.
Page 274 - In writing or speaking, give to every person his due title, according to his degree and the custom of the place. 15. Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgment to others with modesty.
Page 274 - When another speaks be attentive yourself, and disturb not the audience. If any hesitate in his words, help him not, nor prompt him without being desired; interrupt him not, nor answer him, till his speech be ended.
Page 370 - There was no way for getting over but on a raft, which we set about with but one poor hatchet, and finished just after sun-setting. This was a whole day's work; we next got it launched, then went on board of it...
Page 274 - In the presence of others sing not to yourself with a humming noise, nor drum with your fingers or feet.
Page 460 - TAFFY was a Welshman, Taffy was a thief; Taffy came to my house and stole a piece of beef; I went to Taffy's house, Taffy was not at home ; Taffy came to my house and stole a marrow-bone.
Page 275 - Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience.
Page 435 - To show you the state of the regiment, I have sent you a report by which you will perceive what great deficiencies there are of men, arms, tents, kettles, screws (which was a fatal want before), bayonets, cartouchboxes, and every thing else.
Page 437 - The General, before they met in council, asked my private opinion concerning the expedition. I urged him, in the warmest terms I was able, to push forward, if he even did it with a small but chosen band, with such artillery and light stores as were necessary ; leaving the heavy artillery, baggage, and the like with the rear division of the army, to follow by slow and easy marches, which they might do safely while we were advanced in front.