John Halifax, GentlemanHarper & Brothers, publishers, Franklin Square., 1859 - 499 pages |
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Page 10
... followed him with my eyes , as he went sturdily plash- ing down the street ; his broad , comfortable back , which owned a coat of true Quaker cut , but spotless , warm , and fine : his ribbed hose and leathern gaiters , and the wide ...
... followed him with my eyes , as he went sturdily plash- ing down the street ; his broad , comfortable back , which owned a coat of true Quaker cut , but spotless , warm , and fine : his ribbed hose and leathern gaiters , and the wide ...
Page 59
... followed me about very softly , for her , and called me more than once , as when I was a child , " my dear . " She now came with half - dolorous , half - angry looks , to summon me to an interview with my father and Doctor Jessop . I ...
... followed me about very softly , for her , and called me more than once , as when I was a child , " my dear . " She now came with half - dolorous , half - angry looks , to summon me to an interview with my father and Doctor Jessop . I ...
Page 64
... followed less quickly . There , of a surety , stood our new friend , on one of the simple - fashioned hay - carts that we used about Norton Bury , a low frame - work on wheels , with a pole stuck at either of the four corners . He was ...
... followed less quickly . There , of a surety , stood our new friend , on one of the simple - fashioned hay - carts that we used about Norton Bury , a low frame - work on wheels , with a pole stuck at either of the four corners . He was ...
Page 67
... followed where he led , I always did it of my own will likewise . The afternoon began to wane , while we , with our two companions , yet sat talking by the brook - side . Mr. Charles had washed his face , and his travel - sore ...
... followed where he led , I always did it of my own will likewise . The afternoon began to wane , while we , with our two companions , yet sat talking by the brook - side . Mr. Charles had washed his face , and his travel - sore ...
Page 68
... be home soon after then , if I carry you on my back all the ten miles . Come , mount , we'll go . " " Bravo ! " cried Mr. Charles , and leaned over to help me up the coach's side . John followed , and 68 JOHN HALIFAX .
... be home soon after then , if I carry you on my back all the ten miles . Come , mount , we'll go . " " Bravo ! " cried Mr. Charles , and leaned over to help me up the coach's side . John followed , and 68 JOHN HALIFAX .
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