Recreation, Volume 9

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G.O. Shields (Coquina), 1898
 

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Page 28 - Those who are nearest and dearest to us, those whom we trust with our happiness and our good name, may become traitors to their faith. The money that a man has he may lose. It flies away from him, perhaps when he needs it most. A man's reputation may be sacrificed in a moment of ill-considered action. The people who are prone to fall on their knees to do us honor when success is with us may be the first to throw the stone of malice when failure settles its cloud upon our heads. The one absolute,...
Page 28 - When all other friends desert, he remains. When riches take wings, and reputation falls to pieces, he is as constant in his love as the sun in its journey through the heavens.. "If fortune drives the master forth an outcast in the world, friendless and homeless, the faithful dog asks no higher privilege than that of accompanying him, to guard him against danger, to fight against his enemies.
Page 28 - ... if only he may be near his master's side. He will kiss the hand that has no food to offer, he will lick the wounds and sores that come in encounter with the roughness of the world. He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince. When all other friends desert, he remains.
Page 28 - GENTLEMEN OF THE JURY: The best friend a man has in this world may turn against him and become his enemy. His son or daughter that he has reared with loving care may prove ungrateful. Those who are nearest and dearest to us, those whom we trust with our happiness and our good name, may become traitors to their faith. The money that a man has he may lose. It flies away from him perhaps when he needs it most. A man's...
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Page 17 - IF WE DIDN'T HAVE TO EAT LIFE would be an easy matter If we didn't have to eat. If We never had to utter, "Won't you pass the bread and butter, Likewise push along that platter Full of meat?
Page 28 - The son or daughter that he has reared with loving care may prove ungrateful. Those who are nearest and dearest to us, those whom we trust with our happiness and our good name may become traitors to their faith. The money that a man has he may lose. It flies away from him, perhaps when he needs it most. A man's reputation may be sacrificed in a moment of ill-considered action.
Page 76 - em ! Kiss 'em if you kin ! On to the next, an' keep a-goin' Till you hit yer pards agin ! Gents to center ; ladies 'round 'em Form a basket : balance all. Whirl yer gals to where you found 'em, Promenade around the hall! Balance to yer pards, an' trot 'em 'Round the circle double quick ! Grab an' kiss 'em while you've got 'em ! Hold 'em to it if they kick ! Ladies left hand to yer sonnies ! Alaman! Grand right an
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