Recollections of a HousekeeperHarper & Brothers, 1838 - 155 páginas |
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Página 83
Caroline Howard Gilman. pression wore off , and I hoped for better things . I would willingly have discharged Mrs. Philip- son , but how could I , with an infant in my arms , my husband's comfort to study , and the fang - like chains of ...
Caroline Howard Gilman. pression wore off , and I hoped for better things . I would willingly have discharged Mrs. Philip- son , but how could I , with an infant in my arms , my husband's comfort to study , and the fang - like chains of ...
Página 85
... better love , but though a neighbour sent us breakfast and as- sistance , and we were at length seated at table , I could not speak ; my voice was choked , and large drops fell from my eyes on Fred's silky hair , as he lay sleeping on ...
... better love , but though a neighbour sent us breakfast and as- sistance , and we were at length seated at table , I could not speak ; my voice was choked , and large drops fell from my eyes on Fred's silky hair , as he lay sleeping on ...
Página 86
... better part , " for she was young in sin . On entering the court - house one day , Ed- ward understood that the suit in which he was engaged would not be brought up immediately , and having some pressing business , he com- menced ...
... better part , " for she was young in sin . On entering the court - house one day , Ed- ward understood that the suit in which he was engaged would not be brought up immediately , and having some pressing business , he com- menced ...
Página 116
... better would it have been to have been taught these things under the eye of a mother ! My husband is very social in his disposition , and frequently brings home guests unexpectedly , and I often see his brow clouded 116 RECOLLECTIONS OF.
... better would it have been to have been taught these things under the eye of a mother ! My husband is very social in his disposition , and frequently brings home guests unexpectedly , and I often see his brow clouded 116 RECOLLECTIONS OF.
Página 121
... better live in a wigwam . Edward sometimes gently excused his dog , sometimes defended him , and always turned him out of doors . The animal , knowing he had an enemy in the cabinet , would sneak in with a coward look , his tail between ...
... better live in a wigwam . Edward sometimes gently excused his dog , sometimes defended him , and always turned him out of doors . The animal , knowing he had an enemy in the cabinet , would sneak in with a coward look , his tail between ...
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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.