Waifs: a Handful of Essays and SketchesJ. Maclehose, 1881 - 206 páginas |
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... able to do smart thing , " that is , a dishonest thing in the way of trade , whereby you walk round a customer with his eyes open all the while , is accounted a creditable effort of legitimate ingenuity , and by no means disqualifies ...
... able to do smart thing , " that is , a dishonest thing in the way of trade , whereby you walk round a customer with his eyes open all the while , is accounted a creditable effort of legitimate ingenuity , and by no means disqualifies ...
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... able little inn at Lochgoilhead , and the same circum- stances rendered it necessary that they should walk the whole distance thence to Blairmore across the hills , which , as anybody may know if he tries , can only be done on foot ...
... able little inn at Lochgoilhead , and the same circum- stances rendered it necessary that they should walk the whole distance thence to Blairmore across the hills , which , as anybody may know if he tries , can only be done on foot ...
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... able pedestrian performing a cautious dodge far below - the hill being at that point nearly as steep as the side of a house : he is sliding down , if not comfortably and gracefully , at least with considerable velocity , a posteriori ...
... able pedestrian performing a cautious dodge far below - the hill being at that point nearly as steep as the side of a house : he is sliding down , if not comfortably and gracefully , at least with considerable velocity , a posteriori ...
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... able assistants ; where all of us are continually learning some lessons useful or otherwise ; and where the fees charged are often pretty high . But I don't think we can , with any congruity , designate it an academy , establishment ...
... able assistants ; where all of us are continually learning some lessons useful or otherwise ; and where the fees charged are often pretty high . But I don't think we can , with any congruity , designate it an academy , establishment ...
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William Tait Ross. occurrences here set forth took place in a most respect- able mansion in the West - End of Glasgow , and in presence of a highly - intelligent and veracious company of gentlemen , among whom there could be no possi ...
William Tait Ross. occurrences here set forth took place in a most respect- able mansion in the West - End of Glasgow , and in presence of a highly - intelligent and veracious company of gentlemen , among whom there could be no possi ...
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Página 185 - With too much knowledge for the sceptic side, With too much weakness for the stoic's pride, He hangs between, in doubt to act or rest; In doubt to deem himself a god or beast; In doubt his mind or body to prefer; Born but to die, and reasoning but to err; Alike in ignorance, his reason such, Whether he thinks too little or too much...
Página 116 - Why should a man whose blood is warm within Sit like his grandsire cut in alabaster...
Página 139 - Two sudden blows with a ragged stick And one with a heavy stone, One hurried gash with a hasty knife — And then the deed was done: There was nothing ly,ing at my foot, But lifeless flesh and bone!
Página 12 - Let him that stole steal no more : but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
Página 57 - THE day is cold, and dark, and dreary ; It rains, and the wind is never weary...
Página 57 - Past, But the hopes of youth fall thick in the blast, And the days are dark and dreary. Be still, sad heart ! and cease repining ; Behind the clouds is the sun still shining ; Thy fate is the common fate of all, Into each life some rain must fall, Some days must be dark and dreary.
Página 192 - Leishman A SYSTEM OF MIDWIFERY, including the Diseases of Pregnancy and the Puerperal State. By WILLIAM LEISHMAN, MD, Regius Professor of Midwifery in the University of Glasgow ; Physician to the University Lying-in Hospital; Fellow and late Vice-President of the Obstetrical Society of London, etc.
Página 93 - Howe'er it be, it seems to me, 'Tis only noble to be good. Kind hearts are more than coronets, And simple faith than Norman blood.
Página 103 - I saw her upon nearer view A spirit, yet a woman too ! Her household motions light and free, And steps of virgin liberty ; A countenance in which did meet Sweet records, promises as sweet ; A creature not too bright or good For human nature's daily food : For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears, and smiles.
Página 119 - Tis what the vicious fear, the virtuous shun, By fools 'tis hated, and by knaves undone! If wit so much from ign'rance undergo, Ah let not learning too commence its foe!