Perplexity, by Sydney Mostyn, Volumen3 |
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... stood rooted . The chance fled . My marriage morning dawned after an active week . We were to be married early , as soon after eight as we could . The townsfolk could hardly be astir by then , at least that por- PERPLEXITY . 7.
... stood rooted . The chance fled . My marriage morning dawned after an active week . We were to be married early , as soon after eight as we could . The townsfolk could hardly be astir by then , at least that por- PERPLEXITY . 7.
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... stood upon my brow , accents wild and piteous had burst from my lips . For then had conscience sought to regain her sway ; then had she whispered terrible thoughts to me of the solemn ceremony my presence would desecrate ; then had she ...
... stood upon my brow , accents wild and piteous had burst from my lips . For then had conscience sought to regain her sway ; then had she whispered terrible thoughts to me of the solemn ceremony my presence would desecrate ; then had she ...
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... stood , hearing nothing , heeding nothing ; for thought seemed suspended - I seemed to have my being in a dream . Consciousness stirred when the direct questions were put to me . Wilt thou ? ' awoke me . Then my hand was raised by the ...
... stood , hearing nothing , heeding nothing ; for thought seemed suspended - I seemed to have my being in a dream . Consciousness stirred when the direct questions were put to me . Wilt thou ? ' awoke me . Then my hand was raised by the ...
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... stood , waiting to be introduced . ' Mother , my wife ! ' said Frank . She rose , and made me one of those stately bows which you seldom see anywhere but in a Drawing - Room or on the stage ; then motion- ing me to a chair , resumed her ...
... stood , waiting to be introduced . ' Mother , my wife ! ' said Frank . She rose , and made me one of those stately bows which you seldom see anywhere but in a Drawing - Room or on the stage ; then motion- ing me to a chair , resumed her ...
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... stood , been used for some time . I closed the door , stared at the old pictures in the hall , faintly tapped the barometer , and turned my attention to a stained - glass door , which , gazing through it , I perceived led into the ...
... stood , been used for some time . I closed the door , stared at the old pictures in the hall , faintly tapped the barometer , and turned my attention to a stained - glass door , which , gazing through it , I perceived led into the ...
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Página 8 - I REQUIRE and charge you both, as ye will answer at the dreadful day of judgment when the secrets of all hearts shall be disclosed, that if either of you know any impediment, why ye may not be lawfully joined together in Matrimony, ye do now confess it.
Página 19 - Like one that on a lonesome road Doth walk in fear and dread, And having once turned round, walks on, And turns no more his head ; Because he knows a frightful fiend Doth close behind him tread.
Página 90 - Pure, bracing ventilation they must have up there at all times, indeed. One may guess the power of the north wind blowing over the edge by the excessive slant of a few stunted firs at the end of the house, and by a range of gaunt thorns all stretching their limbs one way, as if craving alms of the sun.
Página 85 - As fills a father's eyes with light; And pleasures flow in so thick and fast Upon his heart, that he at last Must needs express his love's excess With words of unmeant bitterness. Perhaps 'tis pretty to force together Thoughts so all unlike each other, To mutter and mock a broken charm, To dally with wrong that does no harm. Perhaps 'tis tender too and pretty 670 At each wild word to feel within A sweet recoil of love and pity.