The Seamy Side: A Story of the True Condition of Things TheatricalPercy Ives Publishing Company, 1906 - 312 páginas |
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... course , so he did . But somehow I wished he had not told me . It seemed to take something away from the glorious dream I had been living for the last few hours ; not that he was bad looking , far from it , but he was dressed in a suit ...
... course , so he did . But somehow I wished he had not told me . It seemed to take something away from the glorious dream I had been living for the last few hours ; not that he was bad looking , far from it , but he was dressed in a suit ...
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... course , by talent ! " The best horse jumps the highest hurdle , " my stranger had told me , and what must not the glory be after striving and struggling with every strength to reach one's goal at last and have one's efforts crowned ...
... course , by talent ! " The best horse jumps the highest hurdle , " my stranger had told me , and what must not the glory be after striving and struggling with every strength to reach one's goal at last and have one's efforts crowned ...
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... course , he was her director and necessarily must know best . In fact it was delicious , this watching the " wheels go round " which were to develop the play and characters , and give a smooth and finished article to the waiting public ...
... course , he was her director and necessarily must know best . In fact it was delicious , this watching the " wheels go round " which were to develop the play and characters , and give a smooth and finished article to the waiting public ...
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... course , she gave the story to them without any frills . " " And then it got out that Ezie left her because she did that . " Mr. Softlee helped along . " Yes , " continued Miss Gaily , sailing joyously in at the stretch , " but he didn ...
... course , she gave the story to them without any frills . " " And then it got out that Ezie left her because she did that . " Mr. Softlee helped along . " Yes , " continued Miss Gaily , sailing joyously in at the stretch , " but he didn ...
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... course , you can imagine what the black eyes managed to say to them , " went on Miss Gaily . " But oh , Ezie and Lovy were simply dear through it all . He told his wife , as quietly as he could , that Lovy was the girl he loved and that ...
... course , you can imagine what the black eyes managed to say to them , " went on Miss Gaily . " But oh , Ezie and Lovy were simply dear through it all . He told his wife , as quietly as he could , that Lovy was the girl he loved and that ...
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The Seamy Side: A Story of the True Condition of Things Theatrical (Classic ... H. A. Dennison Sin vista previa disponible - 2015 |
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Página 100 - But midst the crowd, the hum, the shock of men, To hear, to see, to feel, and to possess, And roam along, the world's tired denizen, With none who bless us, none whom we can bless; Minions of splendour shrinking from distress!
Página 309 - Oh no, no," said the little Fly, "to ask me is in vain; For who goes up your winding stair can ne'er come down again." "I'm sure you must be weary, dear, with soaring up so high; Will you rest upon my little bed?" said the Spider to the Fly. "There are pretty curtains drawn around, the sheets are fine and thin; And if you like to rest awhile, I'll snugly tuck you in!
Página 308 - Vice is a monster of so frightful mien, As, to be hated, needs but to be seen; Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face, We first endure, then pity, then embrace.
Página 309 - Thinking only of her crested head — poor foolish thing! At last, Up jumped the cunning Spider, and fiercely held her fast. He dragged her up his winding stair, into his dismal den Within his little parlor — but she ne'er came out again! And now, dear little children, who may this story read, To idle, silly, flattering words, I pray you ne'er give heed; Unto an evil counsellor close heart, and ear, and eye, And take a lesson from this tale of the Spider and the Fly.
Página 309 - Alas, alas! how very soon this silly little Fly, Hearing his wily, flattering words, came slowly flitting by; With buzzing wings she hung aloft, then near and nearer drew, -- Thinking only of her brilliant eyes , and green and purple hue; Thinking only of her crested head- -poor foolish thing!
Página 309 - Come hither, hither, pretty Fly, with the pearl and silver wing; Your robes are green and purple, there's a crest upon your head; Your eyes are like the diamond bright, but mine are dull as lead...
Página 309 - With soaring up so high ; Will you rest upon my little bed?" Said the Spider to the Fly. " There are pretty curtains drawn around ; The sheets are fine and thin, And if you like to rest awhile, I'll snugly tuck you in!
Página 309 - Alas, alas ! how very soon This silly little Fly, Hearing his wily, flattering words, Came slowly flitting by. With buzzing wings she hung aloft, Then near and nearer drew, Thinking only of her brilliant eyes, And green and purple hue ; Thinking only of her crested head — Poor foolish thing! At last, Up jumped the cunning Spider, And fiercely held her fast. He dragged her up his winding stair Into his dismal den, Within his little parlor — But she ne'er came out again.
Página 309 - I do To prove the warm affection I've always felt for you? I have within my pantry Good store of all that's nice; I'm sure you're very welcome — Will you please to take a slice?'* "Oh, no, no!" said the little fly, "Kind sir, that cannot be; I've heard what's in your pantry, And I do not wish to see.
Página 309 - I've always felt for you? I have within my pantry good store of all that's nice ; I'm sure you're very welcome — will you please to take a slice?" "Oh, no, no," said the little Fly; "kind sir, that cannot be; I've heard what's in your pantry, and I do not wish to see!