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Pride and Jealousy (continued) . . Maiden Beauty The Poetry of Flowers — The
Snowdrop Floral Types. . The Child's Welcome to the Birds Good in All . . On
Fortitude The Poetry of Flowers — The Anemone The White Violets Dream-
Kisses ...
Pride and Jealousy (continued) . . Maiden Beauty The Poetry of Flowers — The
Snowdrop Floral Types. . The Child's Welcome to the Birds Good in All . . On
Fortitude The Poetry of Flowers — The Anemone The White Violets Dream-
Kisses ...
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(Continued from page 32.J Ravensworth sighed for the presence of one to share
his home with him, to be the sunshine of his dwelling, the charm of his winter
fireside, whose life he would seek to make happy, whose wishes he would
consult ...
(Continued from page 32.J Ravensworth sighed for the presence of one to share
his home with him, to be the sunshine of his dwelling, the charm of his winter
fireside, whose life he would seek to make happy, whose wishes he would
consult ...
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This was no childish attachment," continued her husband, earnestly, "no boyish
love; but one which grew with my growth, and strengthened with my strength —
one which will never pass away while life remains !" Mary turned pale ; and
sought ...
This was no childish attachment," continued her husband, earnestly, "no boyish
love; but one which grew with my growth, and strengthened with my strength —
one which will never pass away while life remains !" Mary turned pale ; and
sought ...
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Then abruptly changing her style of expression she continued — " Well, well, why
should we unnecessarily hurt the hand which has wounded us, that were only to
add cruelty to unkindness. Edward offered Constance his arm, and as they ...
Then abruptly changing her style of expression she continued — " Well, well, why
should we unnecessarily hurt the hand which has wounded us, that were only to
add cruelty to unkindness. Edward offered Constance his arm, and as they ...
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And when she reached home, avoiding all conversation, she at once threw
herself on her knees, in thankful reverence to Him who finds a path for the
prayerful and a way for the suffering. (To be continued.) THE PORTRAIT. pi) /Uiss
Bcrkclei).
And when she reached home, avoiding all conversation, she at once threw
herself on her knees, in thankful reverence to Him who finds a path for the
prayerful and a way for the suffering. (To be continued.) THE PORTRAIT. pi) /Uiss
Bcrkclei).
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Page 53 - I REMEMBER, I REMEMBER. I REMEMBER, I remember The house where I was born, The little window where the sun Came peeping in at morn ; He never came a wink too soon. Nor brought too long a day ; But now I often wish the night Had borne my breath away ! I remember, I remember...
Page 386 - I loved Ophelia : forty thousand brothers Could not, with all their quantity of love, Make up my sum.
Page 380 - He raised a sigh so piteous and profound As it did seem to shatter all his bulk And end his being. That done, he lets me go, And with his head over his shoulder turned He seemed to find his way without his eyes, For out o' doors he went without their help And to the last bended their light on me.
Page 321 - No, no, no life : Why should a dog, a horse, a rat, have life, And thou no breath at all ? Thou'lt come no more. Never, never, never, never, never ! — Pray you undo this button : thank you, sir.
Page 113 - Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit impediments. Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove. O, no! it is an ever-fixed mark That looks on tempests and is never shaken; It is the star to every wandering bark, Whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken.
Page 106 - Dis's waggon! daffodils That come before the swallow dares, and take The winds of March with beauty; violets dim, But sweeter than the lids of Juno's eyes Or Cytherea's breath...
Page 331 - Oh, Love! what is it in this world of ours Which makes it fatal to be loved? Ah why With cypress branches hast thou wreathed thy bowers, And made thy best interpreter a sigh? As those who dote on odours pluck the flowers, And place them on their breast — but place to die — Thus the frail beings we would fondly cherish Are laid within our bosoms but to perish.
Page 380 - Doubt thou the stars are fire ; Doubt that the sun doth move ; Doubt truth to be a liar ; But never doubt I love.
Page 24 - And should my youth, as youth is apt I know, Some harshness show, All vain asperities I day by day Would wear away, Till the smooth temper of my age should be Like the high leaves upon the Holly Tree.
Page 107 - I'd have you do it ever : when you sing, I'd have you buy and sell so ; so give alms ; Pray so ; and, for the ordering your affairs, To sing them too. When you do dance, I wish you A wave o...