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... , which is said never to be idle , makes use of its lower , to foster the advancement of its higher , order of intellects . But I would speak of the con- 1 stant contact with those whom we do not , and 16 FIVE YEARS OF IT .
... , which is said never to be idle , makes use of its lower , to foster the advancement of its higher , order of intellects . But I would speak of the con- 1 stant contact with those whom we do not , and 16 FIVE YEARS OF IT .
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... speak lightly of these things . I told you of my engagement to Mary Linwood . As I live , from the first moment I saw her , I left sin behind . I showed you the place where we were to live ; I was there , making final arrange- ments ; I ...
... speak lightly of these things . I told you of my engagement to Mary Linwood . As I live , from the first moment I saw her , I left sin behind . I showed you the place where we were to live ; I was there , making final arrange- ments ; I ...
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... speak , but a spark gone out - a falling star that heaven will never miss . " She , too , spoke eloquently . These two young people thought aloud to each other . It was a rare privilege this perfect converse , though they did not know ...
... speak , but a spark gone out - a falling star that heaven will never miss . " She , too , spoke eloquently . These two young people thought aloud to each other . It was a rare privilege this perfect converse , though they did not know ...
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... speak with such energy and indignation . The words came from her innermost conviction , like champions of the weak against the exacting injustice of society . He could not but gaze on her with delight , as her cheeks lighted up , and ...
... speak with such energy and indignation . The words came from her innermost conviction , like champions of the weak against the exacting injustice of society . He could not but gaze on her with delight , as her cheeks lighted up , and ...
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... Speak ! for Heaven's sake ! will he - will he die ? ” Her very existence seemed to hang upon the response . She had been once a lovely— she was even yet a beautiful woman . Yes , standing though she did with her youth far behind her ...
... Speak ! for Heaven's sake ! will he - will he die ? ” Her very existence seemed to hang upon the response . She had been once a lovely— she was even yet a beautiful woman . Yes , standing though she did with her youth far behind her ...
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Page 57 - SHUT, shut the door, good John! fatigued, I said; Tie up the knocker, say I'm sick, I'm dead. The Dog-star rages! nay 'tis past a doubt, All Bedlam, or Parnassus, is let out: Fire in each eye, and papers in each hand, They rave, recite, and madden round the land. What walls can guard me, or what shades can hide? They pierce my thickets, through my grot they glide, By land...
Page 190 - And shadows forth its glory. There is given Unto the things of earth, which Time hath bent, A Spirit's feeling, and where he hath leant His hand, but broke his scythe, there is a power And magic in the ruined battlement, For which the Palace of the present hour Must yield its pomp, and wait till Ages are its dower.
Page 14 - We live in an age when to be young and to be indifferent can no longer be synonymous. We must prepare for the coming hour. The claims of the future are represented by suffering millions, and the Youth of a Nation are the trustees of posterity.
Page 132 - thing of evil! - prophet still, if bird or devil! By that Heaven that bends above us - by that God we both adore Tell this soul with sorrow laden if, within the distant Aidenn, It shall clasp a sainted maiden whom the angels name Lenore Clasp a rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore.
Page 86 - Past, But the hopes of youth fall thick in the blast And the days are dark and dreary. Be still, sad heart ! and cease repining ; Behind the clouds is the sun still shining ; Thy fate is the common fate of all, Into each life some rain must fall, Some days must be dark and dreary.
Page 211 - Tender, purest maidenhood, harbouring chaste thoughts with jealous care, that, a moment ago, would have loosed the hand which was too freely pressed, trembles not, starts not, shrinks not from — nay, rushes to divide — the passionate embrace and the wildest kiss.