DinglefieldG. Routledge and Sons, 1883 - 313 страници |
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Страница 133 - In this state, as we are told by one who well knew the perversities of human nature, " trifles light as air Are confirmations strong As proofs of Holy Writ." Hence it is not to be wondered at, if certain recent events in our Church, of considerable importance in themselves, have had that importance greatly magnified, have been viewed with eyes which could not help discolouring and distorting them, and have produced an excitement far beyond their real significance.
Страница 18 - ... versifying, was harshly discouraged by her elders for trying to indulge her taste for intellectual pursuits. Lady Louisa says that she was constantly accused (by her brothers and sisters) of showing self-conceit and affectation of wisdom by reading books with which she had no sort of business. " I know you have got it into your head that you are to be like your grandmother...
Страница 86 - ... when my crutches slipped on the ice, and I fell on the pavement before the door, and some newsboys stood and laughed at me. Infelix Andrews ! I want that written on my tombstone when I am buried." - , He trembled from head to foot, and angry tears dimmed his large, flashing eyes, while Hattie sat with her elbows resting on her knees, and her chin in her hands, looking sorrowfully at her brother. Edna put her arm around the boy's shoulder, and drew his head down on her lap, saying tenderly : "...
Страница 164 - ... chocolate-frother, cut out in white paper ; with outstretched hands, and swaying robe, and staring, wrapt, or entranced eye, they seemed to me like so many brother magicians engaged in mystical planet worship. Not that the dervishes all wore the same aspect of stolid introspection. No. " Roman Nose " was going at it as if it was a matter of life or death, or a wager.
Страница 132 - ... are other achievements of Dr Roth which stand out by their originality and novelty, and it is with reluctance that I pass over them. Those I have outlined already will, I am sure, satisfy you that the recognition which has come to him is well merited. The Duchess, in Alice in Wonderland, said that there is a moral in everything if only you can find it.