A virgin widow, by Oliver Grey, Volumen 2 |
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Página 163 - The world is a looking-glass, and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face. Frown at it, and it will in turn look sourly upon you ; laugh at it and with it, and it is a jolly kind companion ; and so let all young persons take their choice.
Página 21 - that which makes " men judge what are the best ends, and what the best means to
Página 280 - ... subject to the debts, control or engagements of her present or any future husband...
Página 74 - Tis never too late for delight, my dear, And the best of all ways To lengthen our days, Is to steal a few hours from the night, my dear!
Página 251 - And thus this man died, leaving his death for an example of a noble courage, and a memorial of virtue, not only unto young men, but unto all his nation.
Página 84 - What can be sweeter than our native home ? Thither for ease and soft repose we come : Home is the sacred refuge of our life ; Secured from all approaches, but a wife.
Página 83 - Earth builds on Earth castles and towers; Earth says to Earth, < All shall be mat 1 '
Página 188 - GENTEEL in personage, Conduct, and equipage, Noble by heritage, Generous and free: Brave, not romantic; Learned, not pedantic; Frolic, not frantic; This must he be. Honor maintaining, Meanness disdaining, Still entertaining, Engaging and new. Neat, but not finical; Sage, but not cynical; Never tyrannical, But ever true. Henry Carey [ ? -1743] "PHILLADA FLOUTS ME...
Página 192 - How can you say such things ? " cried Sybil, drawing back indignantly, " you who can be so kind and good when you choose ! I won't listen ; you can't make me doubt him ; only he himself could do that, and he never will. Why are you so bitter against my poor Ronald ? " " When you have lived as long in the world as I have, my dear, you may be as suspicious of everything men say that sounds disinterested and noble, as I am. But I won't say another word. Mr. Ronald Campion may be everything that is high-minded...
Página 83 - EARTH walks on earth like glittering gold ; Earth says to earth, We are but mould ; Earth builds on earth castles and towers; Earth says to earth, All shall be ours.