Temple Bar, Volume 12Ward and Lock, 1864 |
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... things in which other men believe . Above all , I cannot believe in formulas ; I cannot believe that a few words ... thing , and people do not go through the world alone without some sufficient reason for their loneliness . There ...
... things in which other men believe . Above all , I cannot believe in formulas ; I cannot believe that a few words ... thing , and people do not go through the world alone without some sufficient reason for their loneliness . There ...
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... thing , Mrs. Gilbert , " she said pre- sently . " You have been watched in your sentimental meetings and rambles with Mr. Lansdell ; and you may consider yourself very fortu- nate if no officious person has taken the trouble to convey ...
... thing , Mrs. Gilbert , " she said pre- sently . " You have been watched in your sentimental meetings and rambles with Mr. Lansdell ; and you may consider yourself very fortu- nate if no officious person has taken the trouble to convey ...
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... thing more than the caprice of an idle and dissipated man of the world , who is ready to bring ruin upon the happiest home in England for the sake of a new sensation , a little extra aliment for the vanity which a host of foolish women ...
... thing more than the caprice of an idle and dissipated man of the world , who is ready to bring ruin upon the happiest home in England for the sake of a new sensation , a little extra aliment for the vanity which a host of foolish women ...
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... thing in the world yet worth the weariness of existence - that meeting with him - that meeting which was to be also an eternal parting . She would see him once more ; he would look down at her with his mysterious eyes - the eyes of ...
... thing in the world yet worth the weariness of existence - that meeting with him - that meeting which was to be also an eternal parting . She would see him once more ; he would look down at her with his mysterious eyes - the eyes of ...
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... thing of a man , he'd keep away from these parts , and ' ud be above leadin ' a poor simple little thing like that astray . Them poetry- books and such like , as she's allus a - readin ' , has half - turned her head long ago , and it ...
... thing of a man , he'd keep away from these parts , and ' ud be above leadin ' a poor simple little thing like that astray . Them poetry- books and such like , as she's allus a - readin ' , has half - turned her head long ago , and it ...
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Page 81 - THE Assyrian came down like the wolf on the fold, And his cohorts were gleaming in purple and gold; And the sheen of their spears was like stars on the sea. When the blue wave rolls nightly on deep Galilee.
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Page 145 - MINE be a cot beside the hill; A bee-hive's hum shall soothe my ear; A willowy brook that turns a mill, With many a fall shall linger near. The swallow oft beneath my thatch Shall twitter from her clay-built nest ; Oft shall the pilgrim lift the latch, And share my meal, a welcome guest. Around my ivied porch shall spring Each fragrant flower that drinks the dew ; And Lucy at her wheel shall sing In russet gown and apron blue.
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Page 151 - BARD'S EPITAPH. Is there a whim-inspired fool, Owre fast for thought, owre hot for rule, Owre blate to seek, owre proud to snool, Let him draw near ; And owre this grassy heap sing dool, And drap a tear. Is there a Bard of rustic song, Who, noteless, steals the crowds among, That weekly this area throng, O, pass not by ! But, with a frater-feeling strong, Here, heave a sigh. Is there a man whose judgment clear, Can others teach the course to steer...
Page 152 - Here pause— and, through the starting tear, Survey this grave. The poor inhabitant below Was quick to learn, and wise to know, And keenly felt the friendly glow, And softer flame ; But thoughtless follies laid him low, And stain'd his name...
Page 154 - ALL through the sultry hours of June, From morning blithe to golden noon, And till the star of evening climbs The gray-blue East, a world too soon, There sings a Thrush amid the limes.
Page 246 - Retirement then might hourly look Upon a soothing scene, Age steal to his allotted nook Contented and serene ; With heart as calm as lakes that sleep, In frosty moonlight glistening ; Or mountain rivers, where they creep Along a channel smooth and deep, To their own far-off murmurs listening.