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Page 14
... little exertion , he might at first have easily checked , grew so strong by indulgence that he could get no rest till it was satisfied . Finding no other way of obtaining his wish , he procured a hatchet , and , 14 MAITLAND SMITH .
... little exertion , he might at first have easily checked , grew so strong by indulgence that he could get no rest till it was satisfied . Finding no other way of obtaining his wish , he procured a hatchet , and , 14 MAITLAND SMITH .
Page 15
Henry Duncan. his wish , he procured a hatchet , and , in the most private part of the hedge , cut himself a passage into the garden . He did not , however , long en- joy the fruit of his dishonesty ; his master hav- ing discovered the ...
Henry Duncan. his wish , he procured a hatchet , and , in the most private part of the hedge , cut himself a passage into the garden . He did not , however , long en- joy the fruit of his dishonesty ; his master hav- ing discovered the ...
Page 60
... wish you not to make any unbecoming work * on that day , be- cause it is sinful in the sight of God . Dear parents , after my death , let the thought of it pass as easily as you possibly can , for it will hurt yourselves , and all of ...
... wish you not to make any unbecoming work * on that day , be- cause it is sinful in the sight of God . Dear parents , after my death , let the thought of it pass as easily as you possibly can , for it will hurt yourselves , and all of ...
Page 81
... wish I could turn his anger upon myself , " said Jane , " but I cannot without telling a falsehood . " " You know , " returned her mother , " that he would not be angry with you about the matter , for he knew that you were to clean out ...
... wish I could turn his anger upon myself , " said Jane , " but I cannot without telling a falsehood . " " You know , " returned her mother , " that he would not be angry with you about the matter , for he knew that you were to clean out ...
Page 83
... wish to see me ? " cried the unhappy Mrs. Morton . " Ah , George ; am I then so hateful in your sight , as to be detested even in death ! And is then all the love you once so truly bore me come to this at last ? O yes , yes ! I have ...
... wish to see me ? " cried the unhappy Mrs. Morton . " Ah , George ; am I then so hateful in your sight , as to be detested even in death ! And is then all the love you once so truly bore me come to this at last ? O yes , yes ! I have ...
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