The Seamy Side: A Story of the True Condition of Things TheatricalPercy Ives Publishing Company, 1906 - 312 páginas |
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... head hit something hard , and a foolish bump not only brought stars to my vision but also made me see again , with unflattering reality , the tree , the brook , and the sward . Yet now there was another sound mingling distinctly with ...
... head hit something hard , and a foolish bump not only brought stars to my vision but also made me see again , with unflattering reality , the tree , the brook , and the sward . Yet now there was another sound mingling distinctly with ...
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... head ; you know I was only trying just now to see what the sensation must be to play at being someone else - and - well , it was glorious . you really think I could ? " Do " Certain of it , " he answered lightly . " Why don't you go to ...
... head ; you know I was only trying just now to see what the sensation must be to play at being someone else - and - well , it was glorious . you really think I could ? " Do " Certain of it , " he answered lightly . " Why don't you go to ...
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... heads , the half chill of the cold dark air , only intensified that indescribable sensation which , I found later , an actor alone can appreciate ; half nervous , wholly exciting , invigorating , yet palpitatingly mysterious . The ...
... heads , the half chill of the cold dark air , only intensified that indescribable sensation which , I found later , an actor alone can appreciate ; half nervous , wholly exciting , invigorating , yet palpitatingly mysterious . The ...
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... head . " I wouldn't have gotten a cent that way . He never did give me anything when I worked . Now the law says pony up , and he'll have to pony . " " " Then some one of the men hummed gaily , " Oh I'm only a chic divorcee , a dainty ...
... head . " I wouldn't have gotten a cent that way . He never did give me anything when I worked . Now the law says pony up , and he'll have to pony . " " " Then some one of the men hummed gaily , " Oh I'm only a chic divorcee , a dainty ...
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... head plainly told that she was off on a favorite hobby . " And what is more his brother Smally got it for her . " " Why I thought it was while under Smally's management she had her trouble , " ejaculated the juvenile man ( so designated ...
... head plainly told that she was off on a favorite hobby . " And what is more his brother Smally got it for her . " " Why I thought it was while under Smally's management she had her trouble , " ejaculated the juvenile man ( so designated ...
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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!