The Cornhill Magazine, Volumes 9-10; Volume 83; Volume 1901William Makepeace Thackeray Smith, Elder and Company, 1901 |
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... young ones themselves when their lessons are over , may like to hear what the world is talking about , or be brought into friendly communication with persons whom the world knows . There are points on which agreement is impossible , and ...
... young ones themselves when their lessons are over , may like to hear what the world is talking about , or be brought into friendly communication with persons whom the world knows . There are points on which agreement is impossible , and ...
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... young Napoleon . He was represented in the uniform of the Lancers of the Guard ; his hands clasped towards heaven , imploring its blessings for his father and his country . It was painted when he was about four years old , and during ...
... young Napoleon . He was represented in the uniform of the Lancers of the Guard ; his hands clasped towards heaven , imploring its blessings for his father and his country . It was painted when he was about four years old , and during ...
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... young sea - gulls and guillemots were disporting themselves upon the crystal of the waters ; a porpoise's back flashed in the sunlight ; a far - away ship was sailing towards Cherbourg beyond the horizon . Near at hand rose the delicate ...
... young sea - gulls and guillemots were disporting themselves upon the crystal of the waters ; a porpoise's back flashed in the sunlight ; a far - away ship was sailing towards Cherbourg beyond the horizon . Near at hand rose the delicate ...
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... young I read verses with infinitely more indulgence , because with more pleasure than I can now . ' Sir Walter Scott's criticisms were addressed to another friendly poetess , Joanna Baillie . 6 Mrs. Hemans once wrote a play about the ...
... young I read verses with infinitely more indulgence , because with more pleasure than I can now . ' Sir Walter Scott's criticisms were addressed to another friendly poetess , Joanna Baillie . 6 Mrs. Hemans once wrote a play about the ...
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... young . One boy said he was sure to be a soldier , as he wanted to fight the Russians ; another thought he would prefer to be an admiral ; while a third , fascinated doubtless by lawn sleeves , pro- claimed his intention to be a bishop ...
... young . One boy said he was sure to be a soldier , as he wanted to fight the Russians ; another thought he would prefer to be an admiral ; while a third , fascinated doubtless by lawn sleeves , pro- claimed his intention to be a bishop ...
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