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Page 162
... Johnston and his wife , about the money their son had sent them from Edinburgh , and especially to that place where ... Johnston's good fortune . " Well ! " said Jean , laying down her knife , " he is a noble - minded young 162 THE ...
... Johnston and his wife , about the money their son had sent them from Edinburgh , and especially to that place where ... Johnston's good fortune . " Well ! " said Jean , laying down her knife , " he is a noble - minded young 162 THE ...
Page 238
... Johnston , wanted to speak to him on an affair of importance . The admiral , who did not relish so unseasonable an intrusion , peevishly told the servant to send the farmer about his business ; but scarcely was the door closed when his ...
... Johnston , wanted to speak to him on an affair of importance . The admiral , who did not relish so unseasonable an intrusion , peevishly told the servant to send the farmer about his business ; but scarcely was the door closed when his ...
Page 239
Henry Duncan. But it was Johnston's custom to do what he con- ceived to be his duty , and leave the event to Providence . As he entered the room , it was easy to see that his mind was much disturbed , and that he could with difficulty ...
Henry Duncan. But it was Johnston's custom to do what he con- ceived to be his duty , and leave the event to Providence . As he entered the room , it was easy to see that his mind was much disturbed , and that he could with difficulty ...
Page 240
... Johnston had retired , the admiral , who felt no inclination to finish his nap , called for his hat and cane , and set off for the news- room . Here he found a number of farmers in earnest conversation respecting the situation of Johnston's ...
... Johnston had retired , the admiral , who felt no inclination to finish his nap , called for his hat and cane , and set off for the news- room . Here he found a number of farmers in earnest conversation respecting the situation of Johnston's ...
Page 241
... at me ? Do you mean to say that I would act unfairly ? I hope I know what honesty is at least as well as either you or John Johnston ; and that is no great boast neither . White . - Come , come , neighbour , don't THE HONEST FARMER . 241.
... at me ? Do you mean to say that I would act unfairly ? I hope I know what honesty is at least as well as either you or John Johnston ; and that is no great boast neither . White . - Come , come , neighbour , don't THE HONEST FARMER . 241.
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