Temptation and atonement, and other tales, Volúmenes1-3 |
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... things about him go their own way and do as their fathers had done before them : if he did not interfere to repair their houses or amend their system of morals or education , at least he neither raised their rent nor de- pressed their ...
... things about him go their own way and do as their fathers had done before them : if he did not interfere to repair their houses or amend their system of morals or education , at least he neither raised their rent nor de- pressed their ...
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... had dwelt upon his estate . But in England this is no un- common thing ; and many are the men who lead the life of Robinson Crusoe , without having been cast away on an uninhabited island . The 8 TEMPTATION AND ATONEMENT .
... had dwelt upon his estate . But in England this is no un- common thing ; and many are the men who lead the life of Robinson Crusoe , without having been cast away on an uninhabited island . The 8 TEMPTATION AND ATONEMENT .
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... things of this world , as though they dwelt in ano- ther ; a little to the indignation of Mrs. Wigs- well , the rector's wife , who saw no reason why a man of Sir Clement Colston's fortune , and a beneficed clergyman like her husband ...
... things of this world , as though they dwelt in ano- ther ; a little to the indignation of Mrs. Wigs- well , the rector's wife , who saw no reason why a man of Sir Clement Colston's fortune , and a beneficed clergyman like her husband ...
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... things , but suffered his house to fall into decay . Being a great gardener , the little leisure he could command was devoted to his out - door belongings ; and so long as his early vegetables flourished , he had never troubled his head ...
... things , but suffered his house to fall into decay . Being a great gardener , the little leisure he could command was devoted to his out - door belongings ; and so long as his early vegetables flourished , he had never troubled his head ...
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... things , as to have become a worthy corol- lary to hall and rectory . The squire and the parson were fitted to a nicety in their steady , taciturn , sober - suited clerk . But , alas ! as in the case of Sir 24 TEMPTATION AND ATONEMENT .
... things , as to have become a worthy corol- lary to hall and rectory . The squire and the parson were fitted to a nicety in their steady , taciturn , sober - suited clerk . But , alas ! as in the case of Sir 24 TEMPTATION AND ATONEMENT .
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Página 85 - Till thou applaud the deed. Come, seeling night, Scarf up the tender eye of pitiful day; And with thy bloody and invisible hand Cancel and tear to pieces that great bond Which keeps me pale! Light thickens; and the crow Makes wing to the rooky wood: Good things of day begin to droop and drowse; Whiles night's black agents to their preys do rouse.
Página 166 - Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.
Página 123 - Sweet is a legacy, and passing sweet The unexpected death of some old lady Or gentleman of seventy years complete, Who've made
Página 68 - THE SONG OF A FELON'S WIFE. THE brand is on thy brow, A dark and guilty spot ; 'Tis ne'er to be erased ! 'Tis ne'er to be forgot ! The brand is on thy brow ! Yet / must shade the spot : For who will love thee now, If...
Página 214 - t were na for my Jeanie. O why should fate sic pleasure have, Life's dearest bands untwining ? Or why sae sweet a flower as love Depend on Fortune's shining ? This warld's wealth when I think on, Its pride, and a' the lave o't ; Fie, fie on silly coward man, That he should be the slave o't.
Página 187 - ... the worm that dieth not, and the fire that is not quenched.
Página 243 - She lies upon her pillow, pale, And moans within her sleep, Or wakeneth with a patient smile, And striveth not to weep ! How gentle and how good a child She is, we know too well, And dearer to her parents' hearts, Than our weak words can tell.
Página 201 - I wanted to see you. I wanted to tell you that I had heard from him. A ship letter. He is well. It was a hint from him that urged me to the duty you found me executing.
Página 14 - By lovely forms, and silent weather, And tender sounds, yet you might see At once that Peter Bell and she Had often been together. 'A savage wildness round him hung As of a dweller out of doors; In his whole figure and his mien A savage character was seen Of mountains and of dreary moors.