St. Nicholas, Volume 13Mary Mapes Dodge Scribner & Company, 1886 - Children's literature |
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Page 18
... walking ; and I can't starve , though I hate the sight of this horrid stuff , " she said to herself , as she hurried over the mountains of Gibraltar rock that divided the city of Saccharissa behind her from the great desert of brown ...
... walking ; and I can't starve , though I hate the sight of this horrid stuff , " she said to herself , as she hurried over the mountains of Gibraltar rock that divided the city of Saccharissa behind her from the great desert of brown ...
Page 42
... walk about this room and read the names and ages of persons who were thus conveniently buried some eighteen centuries ago . Many of the jars and boxes still remain , and some of them contain fragments and cinders . There are other ...
... walk about this room and read the names and ages of persons who were thus conveniently buried some eighteen centuries ago . Many of the jars and boxes still remain , and some of them contain fragments and cinders . There are other ...
Page 43
... walk , we at last come out into the day- light , in a spot at some distance from that where we went in . We have gone through but a small part of these great catacombs ; but it has been quite enough . There are other kinds of burial ...
... walk , we at last come out into the day- light , in a spot at some distance from that where we went in . We have gone through but a small part of these great catacombs ; but it has been quite enough . There are other kinds of burial ...
Page 44
... walking in these , we have to look out for ourselves , for there is no one else who will do it . Carriages and wagons come rattling along expecting every one to get out of their way , and sometimes we must slip into door - ways , or ...
... walking in these , we have to look out for ourselves , for there is no one else who will do it . Carriages and wagons come rattling along expecting every one to get out of their way , and sometimes we must slip into door - ways , or ...
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... walk will bring us to the esting painting , or possessing some architectural remains of the lower part of the celebrated Golden beauties which make it famous . Among these House of Nero , where we may wander through are the Pantheon , a ...
... walk will bring us to the esting painting , or possessing some architectural remains of the lower part of the celebrated Golden beauties which make it famous . Among these House of Nero , where we may wander through are the Pantheon , a ...
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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.