Recollections of a HousekeeperHarper & Brothers, 1838 - 155 páginas |
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... . ” On washing and ironing days , therefore , I spent a large portion of my time in the kitchen ; well known , on such occasions , as the New- England Pandemonium . Quite contented did I feel , if A HOUSEKEEPER .. 11.
... . ” On washing and ironing days , therefore , I spent a large portion of my time in the kitchen ; well known , on such occasions , as the New- England Pandemonium . Quite contented did I feel , if A HOUSEKEEPER .. 11.
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... kitchen . I heard a great splash , and turning round saw Ma'am Bridge seated in the wash - tub , with the water gushing out on all sides ; her head was thrown back , and her broad frill with it , developing a mingled expression of ...
... kitchen . I heard a great splash , and turning round saw Ma'am Bridge seated in the wash - tub , with the water gushing out on all sides ; her head was thrown back , and her broad frill with it , developing a mingled expression of ...
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... kitchens , was there , now banished for the inhospitable chair , which ac- commodates one instead of three ! I had often presided in a parlour , but never before was mis- tress of a kitchen ! A council had been called previous to my ...
... kitchens , was there , now banished for the inhospitable chair , which ac- commodates one instead of three ! I had often presided in a parlour , but never before was mis- tress of a kitchen ! A council had been called previous to my ...
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... kitchen were in perfect keeping . " Well , Nancy , " said I , with a half modest , half patronising tone , " I am a young house- keeper , but I dare say we shall get along very well . " " Oh , ma'am , ” replied Nancy , " I am not at all ...
... kitchen were in perfect keeping . " Well , Nancy , " said I , with a half modest , half patronising tone , " I am a young house- keeper , but I dare say we shall get along very well . " " Oh , ma'am , ” replied Nancy , " I am not at all ...
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... kitchen , and offered to assist Nancy in making a pudding . My overtures were coldly received , but I thought that that might be " her way , " and I proceeded to break the eggs , giving little Polly the raisins to pick . " We don't put ...
... kitchen , and offered to assist Nancy in making a pudding . My overtures were coldly received , but I thought that that might be " her way , " and I proceeded to break the eggs , giving little Polly the raisins to pick . " We don't put ...
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Página 124 - ... after which, to the last moment of his life, he never heard the least allusion to the story, in whatever voice or tone it was mentioned, without getting up and retiring into the darkest corner of the room with great appearance. of distress. Then if you said, ' The baker was well paid,' or ' The baker was not hurt after all,' Camp came forth from his hiding-place, capered, and barked, and rejoiced.
Página 122 - Oh, young and lovely bride, watch well the first moments when your will conflicts with his to whom God and society have given the control. Reverence his wishes even when you do not his opinions.
Página 69 - As mine own shadow was this child to me, A second self, far dearer and more fair ; Which clothed in undissolving radiancy All those steep paths which languor and despair Of human things had made so dark and bare.