Modern Eloquence, Volume 10Thomas Brackett Reed G.L. Shuman & Company, 1901 |
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Page 162
... Face . - There is a legend that one day a woman went to Brigham Young for counsel touching some alleged oppression by an officer of the church . Brigham , like a true politician , assumed to know her ; but when it became necessary to ...
... Face . - There is a legend that one day a woman went to Brigham Young for counsel touching some alleged oppression by an officer of the church . Brigham , like a true politician , assumed to know her ; but when it became necessary to ...
Page 245
... face to face with the animal of her hopes and dreams . After looking him in the face for a moment she threw up her hands and exclaimed , " My , ain't he plain ! " -Seth Low . A Vain Inquiry . I wish some philosopher or theologian would ...
... face to face with the animal of her hopes and dreams . After looking him in the face for a moment she threw up her hands and exclaimed , " My , ain't he plain ! " -Seth Low . A Vain Inquiry . I wish some philosopher or theologian would ...
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... face to face , on the deck of a European steamer , with the creditor whom he has success- fully dodged for the past nine months . Decider Was Sharp . - A fellow up - town being a little short and a little dry , walked into a store and ...
... face to face , on the deck of a European steamer , with the creditor whom he has success- fully dodged for the past nine months . Decider Was Sharp . - A fellow up - town being a little short and a little dry , walked into a store and ...
Contents
STATESMEN AND POLITICIANS | 27 |
BENCH AND BAR | 41 |
DOCTOR AND PATIENT | 61 |
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