Evenings at Home; Or, The Juvenile Budget Opened: Consisting of a Variety of Miscellaneous Pieces, for the Instruction and Amusement of Young Persons..J. Johnson, 1796 |
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Seite 87 - COME," said Mr. Barlow to his boys, "I have a new play for you. I will be the founder of a colony ; and you shall be people of different trades and professions coming to offer yourselves to go with me. What are you, A?
Seite 91 - There will be houses to build, fences to make, and all kinds of wooden furniture to provide. But our timber is all growing. You will have a deal of hard work to do in felling trees, and sawing planks, and shaping posts, and the like.
Seite 77 - With his own hands he took off his fetters, and helped him to change his dress, and mount on horseback. The youth was tempted to think it all a dream, and the flutter of emotion almost deprived him of the power of returning thanks to his generous benefactor.
Seite 81 - Deign to accept this provision for your voyage, and deliver this letter to your father. He probably may recollect somewhat of me, though you are too young to do so. Farewell! I shall not soon forget you, and I hope you will not forget me.
Seite 92 - E. I will try what I can do, sir. Mr. B. No man can do more. I engage you. Who is next ? F.
Seite 75 - AT the period when the Republic of Genoa was divided between the factions of the nobles and the people, Uberto, a man of low origin, but of an elevated mind, and superior talents, and enriched by commerce, having raised himself to be head of the popular party, maintained for a considerable time a democratical form of government.
Seite 81 - And to whom, (said old Adorno) am I indebted for the inestimable benefit of restoring you to my arms ?" " This letter (said his son) will inform you.
Seite 149 - To deeds of mercy always prone ; The wounds of pain and sorrow healing, With soft compassion's sweetest tone. No proud delay, no dark suspicion. Stints the free bounty of their heart ; They turn not from the sad petition, But cheerful aid at once impart. Form'd in benevolence of nature. Obliging, modest, gay, and mild. Woman's the same endearing creature, In courtly town, and savage wild. When parch'd with...
Seite 92 - But I can dress hides, too. Mr. B. Can you ? Then you are a clever fellow, and I will have you, though I give you double wages. G. I am a tailor, sir. Mr.
Seite 95 - Then you will be a treasure to us, Sir, and I shall be happy to make it worth your while to go with us. M. I, Sir, am a lawyer. Mr. B. Sir, your most obedient servant. When we are rich enough to go to law, we will let you know.