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... cousin William Henry , and the letter sister had brought me was from him . He said he had shown my letter to all my friends , and they deeply sympathized with me ; that he would have sent me money imme- diately , but not knowing me he ...
... cousin William Henry , and the letter sister had brought me was from him . He said he had shown my letter to all my friends , and they deeply sympathized with me ; that he would have sent me money imme- diately , but not knowing me he ...
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... cousin , from whom I had received the letter encourag ing my coming to Baltimore . Requesting an interview with the proprietor , my nap over , I told him whom I wished to see , and asked him if he could inform me as to his residence or ...
... cousin , from whom I had received the letter encourag ing my coming to Baltimore . Requesting an interview with the proprietor , my nap over , I told him whom I wished to see , and asked him if he could inform me as to his residence or ...
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... cousin was with me . He took my hand in his , and in a kind , friendly voice said : " Is this Miss Mary Day ? " Upon my assenting , he remarked : " Then I sup- pose we are cousins . " He led me to the win- dow , for it was getting dark ...
... cousin was with me . He took my hand in his , and in a kind , friendly voice said : " Is this Miss Mary Day ? " Upon my assenting , he remarked : " Then I sup- pose we are cousins . " He led me to the win- dow , for it was getting dark ...
Page 137
... Cousin William arose and introduced his wife as my cousin Sarah . As she kissed me affectionately , I felt the burning fever on her cheek . I shall never forget the soft sweet tones of her voice , as she said : " I am glad you arrived ...
... Cousin William arose and introduced his wife as my cousin Sarah . As she kissed me affectionately , I felt the burning fever on her cheek . I shall never forget the soft sweet tones of her voice , as she said : " I am glad you arrived ...
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... Cousin William quite surprised me with the long list of relatives whom he informed me were anxious to see me . When I retired for the night , Cousin Sarah kissed me " good night , " at the same time saying " she hoped my troubles were ...
... Cousin William quite surprised me with the long list of relatives whom he informed me were anxious to see me . When I retired for the night , Cousin Sarah kissed me " good night , " at the same time saying " she hoped my troubles were ...
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Page 162 - CYRIACK, this three years' day these eyes, though clear, To outward view, of blemish or of spot, Bereft of light, their seeing have forgot ; Nor to their idle orbs doth sight appear Of sun, or moon, or star, throughout the year, Or man, or woman. Yet I argue not Against Heaven's hand or will, nor bate a jot Of heart or hope, but still bear up and steer Right onward. What supports me, dost thou ask? The conscience, friend, to have lost them...
Page 69 - So much the rather thou, celestial Light, Shine inward, and the mind through all her powers Irradiate ; there plant eyes, all mist from thence Purge and disperse, that I may see and tell Of things invisible to mortal sight.
Page 145 - As for man, his days are as grass; as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth : For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone ; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
Page 50 - O flowers That never will in other climate grow, My early visitation, and my last At even, which I bred up with tender hand From the first opening bud, and gave ye names, Who now shall rear ye to the sun, or rank Your tribes, and water from the ambrosial fount...
Page 134 - In all my wanderings round this world of care, In all my griefs — and God has given my share — I still had hopes my latest hours to crown, Amidst these humble bowers to lay me down...
Page 113 - Sow ; and look onward, upward, Where the starry light appears, — Where, in spite of the coward's doubting, Or your own heart's trembling fears, You shall reap in joy the harvest You have sown to-day in tears.
Page 67 - Thus with the year Seasons return, but not to me returns Day, or the sweet approach of even or morn, Or sight of vernal bloom, or summer's rose, Or flocks, or herds, or human face divine; But cloud instead, and ever-during dark Surrounds me...
Page 197 - And what is friendship but a name, A charm that lulls to sleep ; A shade that follows wealth or fame, And leaves the wretch to weep...
Page 77 - And whether we shall meet again, I know not. Therefore our everlasting farewell take : For ever, and for ever, farewell, Cassius ! If we do meet again, why we shall smile ; If not, why then this parting was well made.
Page 77 - Thus, it is true, from the sad years of life We sometimes do short hours, yea minutes strike, Keen, blissful, bright, never to be forgotten ; Which, through the dreary gloom of time o'erpast, Shine like fair sunny spots on a wild waste.