The Florence StoriesSheldon, 1866 |
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Page 27
... took off to some agency by which they could be forwarded direct , so that Florence and John should only have their own personal effects to look after on the way . These were packed in two small leather portmanteaus , one for Florence ...
... took off to some agency by which they could be forwarded direct , so that Florence and John should only have their own personal effects to look after on the way . These were packed in two small leather portmanteaus , one for Florence ...
Page 53
... took one copy . It was agreed that the journey was to commence the next day . Accordingly , on the following morning , very soon after breakfast , the carriage came to the door . Pacifico himself came up to assist about closing the ...
... took one copy . It was agreed that the journey was to commence the next day . Accordingly , on the following morning , very soon after breakfast , the carriage came to the door . Pacifico himself came up to assist about closing the ...
Page 62
... After standing up some time John sat down . again , and after going on for about an hour he took it into his head to go and sit upon the front seat with Pacifico . ANTHONYSHAH ON THE FLAMINIAN WAY . " Florence , " 62 ON THE ROAD .
... After standing up some time John sat down . again , and after going on for about an hour he took it into his head to go and sit upon the front seat with Pacifico . ANTHONYSHAH ON THE FLAMINIAN WAY . " Florence , " 62 ON THE ROAD .
Page 69
... - rangements . " Of course Arabella's husband gave up the idea of going by Boston , and at once took passage in the Scotia , to sail from New York . Arabella talked in this way on all similar oc- casions GEORGE AND ARABELLA . 69.
... - rangements . " Of course Arabella's husband gave up the idea of going by Boston , and at once took passage in the Scotia , to sail from New York . Arabella talked in this way on all similar oc- casions GEORGE AND ARABELLA . 69.
Page 71
... took his seat by the side of his wife , and rode in that way for an hour or two , endeavoring to entertain her by his conversation . She had a book in her hand which she had been reading for some days , and which she had intended to ...
... took his seat by the side of his wife , and rode in that way for an hour or two , endeavoring to entertain her by his conversation . She had a book in her hand which she had been reading for some days , and which she had intended to ...
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Page 35 - ... income serve for your own expenses, as (I fear) from the narrowness of my present prospects It will not be in my power to afford you assistance. I had flattered myself with the contrary persuasion, and this is one of my airy Castles, the destruction of which gives me the most pain and disappointment. I assure you, it is a great source of satisfaction to me to think, that at least you have a comfortable House, where you are secure from vulgar intrusion, and vulgar occurrences; and I cannot but...
Page 71 - M sat at a window which was hall raised to admit the breath of a balmy summer day, and she had a book in her hand which she had been reading aloud to three of her daughters, who were engaged in useful and ornamental work.
Page 108 - So my mother was convinced that he was a thief, and that he had come in to steal the money from the pockets of her dresses.
Page 39 - Give my love to the children, and believe me, as ever, " Your very affectionate friend,