The Bells of St. John'sDoubleday, Page, 1920 - 57 pages |
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... cold as the very dickens , and a stiff wind blowing . Mother had in- sisted on sending to the caretaker and having him light the first fires all over , so the house wouldn't be stone cold for Miles , but more preparation than that ...
... cold as the very dickens , and a stiff wind blowing . Mother had in- sisted on sending to the caretaker and having him light the first fires all over , so the house wouldn't be stone cold for Miles , but more preparation than that ...
Page 18
... cold , in spite of the fires . " And she stuck her hands in her pockets and walked about , keep- ing her fur coat on . " Aren't you cold , Miles ? " " Are you cold , dear ? " Mother looked anxious . " Come over by the fire . " And she ...
... cold , in spite of the fires . " And she stuck her hands in her pockets and walked about , keep- ing her fur coat on . " Aren't you cold , Miles ? " " Are you cold , dear ? " Mother looked anxious . " Come over by the fire . " And she ...
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... , " answers Milesy - boy - and you could see him taking a brace , sort of coming - to . " Are you cold after your drive ? We'll get you in here by the fire . " And he actually laid his hands on the back of 27 The Bells of St. John's.
... , " answers Milesy - boy - and you could see him taking a brace , sort of coming - to . " Are you cold after your drive ? We'll get you in here by the fire . " And he actually laid his hands on the back of 27 The Bells of St. John's.
Page 44
... cold . I don't believe Miles was thinking a thing about those chimes , though , for Justine's hand was on his arm , and the way her contralto was blending with his tenor -well , the chaplain and I kept our voices down , to hear those ...
... cold . I don't believe Miles was thinking a thing about those chimes , though , for Justine's hand was on his arm , and the way her contralto was blending with his tenor -well , the chaplain and I kept our voices down , to hear those ...
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Page 46 - And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flocks by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
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Page 54 - He felt his way over to the window and stood there, as if he were looking out at the snow and the gray sea beyond.