Mr. Capern's features have a striking resemblance to those of Oliver Goldsmith ; he has also the Doctor's sturdy build, though not his personal height. Nor is this the only point of resemblance to our dear Goldy. Mr. Capern has an ear for music, he plays... Poems - Page vby Edward Capern - 1859 - 188 pagesFull view - About this book
| Edward Capern - 1856 - 216 pages
...Charitable Governor of Christ's Hospital, who has a "presentation" at his disposal. where thousands wouldbe discontented ; rich, where many would be in want ;...defect in his vision which seems to increase with age ; andhe has, under the advice of his friends, consented to this mode of raising a little sum to assist... | |
| Sabine Baring-Gould - Biography - 1926 - 498 pages
...and good. He has two children, Charles, a boy of seven, and Milly, a girl just three years of age. " Mr. Capern's features have a striking resemblance...his own tunes with striking energy or tenderness." He certainly enjoyed his life as a postman. He says: — O, the postman's life is as happy a life As... | |
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