Tales of the Scottish Peasantry1862 |
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Page 12
... been principally confined to the lower ranks of life ; and it is mentioned here , not for the pur- pose of approbation , but of censure . Before we venture to frighten our children into obedience by telling them 12 MAITLAND SMITH .
... been principally confined to the lower ranks of life ; and it is mentioned here , not for the pur- pose of approbation , but of censure . Before we venture to frighten our children into obedience by telling them 12 MAITLAND SMITH .
Page 13
Henry Duncan. venture to frighten our children into obedience by telling them lies , we should ask ourselves whether or not it be consistent with our Chris- tian profession , " to do evil that good may come ; " and we should inquire what ...
Henry Duncan. venture to frighten our children into obedience by telling them lies , we should ask ourselves whether or not it be consistent with our Chris- tian profession , " to do evil that good may come ; " and we should inquire what ...
Page 81
... telling a falsehood . " " You know , " returned her mother , " that he would not be angry with you about the matter ... tell me what answer I ought to make to your suggestion . " She then took down the Bible , and turning to the 12th ...
... telling a falsehood . " " You know , " returned her mother , " that he would not be angry with you about the matter ... tell me what answer I ought to make to your suggestion . " She then took down the Bible , and turning to the 12th ...
Page 84
... tell what good effect this proof of your af- fection may have upon his mind ? Take courage then , my dear mother , and let us pray to be en- abled to bear up under whatever dispensation it may be the will of God to inflict ! " In this ...
... tell what good effect this proof of your af- fection may have upon his mind ? Take courage then , my dear mother , and let us pray to be en- abled to bear up under whatever dispensation it may be the will of God to inflict ! " In this ...
Page 88
... tell you all . You know how it vexed my proud spirit to see others preferred to jobs of which I knew myself more capable than they were . Well ! the painting of this great house was at length offered me by Mr. Johnstone , who said , he ...
... tell you all . You know how it vexed my proud spirit to see others preferred to jobs of which I knew myself more capable than they were . Well ! the painting of this great house was at length offered me by Mr. Johnstone , who said , he ...
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