John Halifax, GentlemanHarper & Brothers, publishers, Franklin Square., 1859 - 499 pages |
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... kind to my son . " " Thank you , but I don't want payment for kindness . " He kept the groat , and put back the shilling into my father's hand . " Eh ! " said the old man , much astonished , " thee'rt an odd lad ; but I can't stay ...
... kind to my son . " " Thank you , but I don't want payment for kindness . " He kept the groat , and put back the shilling into my father's hand . " Eh ! " said the old man , much astonished , " thee'rt an odd lad ; but I can't stay ...
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... , as leaning gainst the fire - place , he drew his hand backwards and for wards across his face ; 66 you are very kind ; I'll stay ar hour or so , if you wish it . " " Then come and sit down here , and let 16 JOHN HALIFAX.
... , as leaning gainst the fire - place , he drew his hand backwards and for wards across his face ; 66 you are very kind ; I'll stay ar hour or so , if you wish it . " " Then come and sit down here , and let 16 JOHN HALIFAX.
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... kind , Phineas . " He said no more words than these - but their tone spoke volumes . I got into my little carriage again , for I was most anxious not to lose a day in this matter . I persuaded John to go at once with me to Sally Watkins ...
... kind , Phineas . " He said no more words than these - but their tone spoke volumes . I got into my little carriage again , for I was most anxious not to lose a day in this matter . I persuaded John to go at once with me to Sally Watkins ...
Page 57
... kind ; and during my whole life - I thank God ! -have never faltered in my resolution . Friendship was given me for love - duty for happiness . So best , and I was satisfied This conviction , and the struggle succeeding it for , though ...
... kind ; and during my whole life - I thank God ! -have never faltered in my resolution . Friendship was given me for love - duty for happiness . So best , and I was satisfied This conviction , and the struggle succeeding it for , though ...
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... kind and gay ! The play ended . There was some buffoonery still to come , but we would not stay for that . We staggered , half - blind and dazzled both in eyes and brain , out into the dark streets , John almost carrying me . Then we ...
... kind and gay ! The play ended . There was some buffoonery still to come , but we would not stay for that . We staggered , half - blind and dazzled both in eyes and brain , out into the dark streets , John almost carrying me . Then we ...
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