A winter in Washington; or, Memoirs of the Seymour family. Repr |
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... seat of the federal government . By the same circumstances , I was placed in that circle of society , which introduced me to a personal acquaintance with most of the distinguished characters that appeared on the stage of public life ...
... seat of the federal government . By the same circumstances , I was placed in that circle of society , which introduced me to a personal acquaintance with most of the distinguished characters that appeared on the stage of public life ...
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... seat ; " I have always connected the ideas of sobriety with these characters . " 66 " It is an idea you will soon lose , by mixing with the gay and fashionable world , ” said Mrs. Seymour . Though it is not often you meet with so much ...
... seat ; " I have always connected the ideas of sobriety with these characters . " 66 " It is an idea you will soon lose , by mixing with the gay and fashionable world , ” said Mrs. Seymour . Though it is not often you meet with so much ...
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... hers , and , followed by Theodore , found a seat , from whence they had a distinct view of all the company . After pointing out the most distinguished personages , whom she described in her own WINTER IN WASHINGTON . 45.
... hers , and , followed by Theodore , found a seat , from whence they had a distinct view of all the company . After pointing out the most distinguished personages , whom she described in her own WINTER IN WASHINGTON . 45.
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... seats for the ladies , and then went to the tables , from whence they brought them various articles . Mrs. Mortimer's friend returned with refreshments , and , seizing her hand , as if to give a tangible exposition of his wit , said ...
... seats for the ladies , and then went to the tables , from whence they brought them various articles . Mrs. Mortimer's friend returned with refreshments , and , seizing her hand , as if to give a tangible exposition of his wit , said ...
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... seat next Louisa ; kindly inquiring why he had not joined them at the dinner - table . He was about explaining , when Mrs. Mortimer very gravely said- " I will thank you , Louisa , to introduce that gentleman to me . " " Your husband ...
... seat next Louisa ; kindly inquiring why he had not joined them at the dinner - table . He was about explaining , when Mrs. Mortimer very gravely said- " I will thank you , Louisa , to introduce that gentleman to me . " " Your husband ...
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Halaman 145 - ... promises, kindly stepped in, and carried him away, to where the wicked cease from troubling, and where the weary are at rest ! It is during the time that we lived on this farm, that my little story is most eventful.
Halaman 32 - The idea of her life shall sweetly creep Into his study of imagination...
Halaman 32 - Of every hearer; for it so falls out That what we have we prize not to the worth Whiles we enjoy it, but being lack'd and lost, Why, then we rack the value, then we find The virtue that possession would not show us Whiles it was ours.
Halaman 85 - But whoso among you shall do more or less than these, are not built upon my rock, but are built upon a sandy foundation ; and when the rain descends, and the floods come, and the winds blow...
Halaman 80 - One part, one little part, we dimly scan Through the dark medium of life's feverish dream ; Yet dare arraign the whole stupendous plan, If but that little part incongruous seem.
Halaman 189 - There stands the messenger of truth : there stands The legate of the skies ! — His theme divine, His office sacred, his credentials clear. By him the violated law speaks out Its thunders ; and by him, in strains as sweet As angels use, the Gospel whispers peace.
Halaman 203 - Sits on the horizon round a settled gloom : Not such as wintry storms on mortals shed, Oppressing life ; but lovely, gentle, kind, And full of every hope and every joy, The wish of nature. Gradual sinks the breeze Into a perfect calm ; that not a breath Is heard to quiver through the closing woods, Or rustling turn the many-twinkling leaves Of aspen tall.
Halaman 93 - Gallic spoon, contrived to scoop In ample draughts the thin, diluted soup, Performs not well in those substantial things, Whose mass adhesive to the metal clings; Where the strong labial muscles must embrace The gentle curve, and sweep the hollow space With ease to enter...
Halaman 191 - Young man, you find fault with your elders, as if you knew more than they, or could manage the horse better.'—
Halaman 192 - ... spur. Philip and all his court were in great distress for him at first, and a profound silence took place. But when the prince had turned him and brought him straight back, they all received him with loud acclamations, except his father, who wept for joy, and, kissing him, said, "Seek another kingdom, my son, that may be worthy of thy abilities ; for Macedonia is too small for thee.