Rhoda; or, The excellence of charity, by the author of 'The cottage on the common', etc. [signing herself C.M.].1844 |
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... Betsy endeavoured to soothe her , she felt very unhappy , and ashamed , when she descended to the garden , where Lucy was already waiting for her . It was a cold bright day in the month of January . The birds were hopping about on the ...
... Betsy endeavoured to soothe her , she felt very unhappy , and ashamed , when she descended to the garden , where Lucy was already waiting for her . It was a cold bright day in the month of January . The birds were hopping about on the ...
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... Betsy's pardon for having been so rude and unjust in the morning . Betsy , who was extremely fond of Rhoda , readily forgave her . " Do you think Mary Hollis will like this shawl ? " asked Rhoda , as she took it out of the wrapper , and ...
... Betsy's pardon for having been so rude and unjust in the morning . Betsy , who was extremely fond of Rhoda , readily forgave her . " Do you think Mary Hollis will like this shawl ? " asked Rhoda , as she took it out of the wrapper , and ...
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... Betsy , but I thought you might not like to have anything from me , as I had been so naughty ; besides , I thought Mary Hol- lis wanted a shawl ; -and then I had an- other reason , which cousin Lucy knows , and is going to talk to me ...
... Betsy , but I thought you might not like to have anything from me , as I had been so naughty ; besides , I thought Mary Hol- lis wanted a shawl ; -and then I had an- other reason , which cousin Lucy knows , and is going to talk to me ...
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... Betsy , and I have not time to explain it now . " Rhoda's countenance had recovered its usual cheerful expression when she entered the dining - room , for she had made her peace with Betsy . After dinner , Mr. Bloomfield took his little ...
... Betsy , and I have not time to explain it now . " Rhoda's countenance had recovered its usual cheerful expression when she entered the dining - room , for she had made her peace with Betsy . After dinner , Mr. Bloomfield took his little ...
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... Betsy now came forward , and desired the children not to touch the broken china , lest they should cut themselves . She pitied Rhoda , and said in a low tone , " Never mind , my dear ; do not forget these are your little visitors ; be ...
... Betsy now came forward , and desired the children not to touch the broken china , lest they should cut themselves . She pitied Rhoda , and said in a low tone , " Never mind , my dear ; do not forget these are your little visitors ; be ...
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12 engravings 24 engravings Abbé GAULTIER affectionate AMUSING ancient Anec ANECDOTES angry Anna answered asked Rhoda Author baby-house beautiful beloved Betsy blessed Brahmin Christ Christian cloth coloured comfort companion cousin Lucy Dame Hollis's dear child dear little cousin dear mamma dear Rhoda Dearest mamma delighted doll doll's house endeavour EXCELLENCE OF CHARITY feeling Frontispiece gentle GEOGRAPHY GRANT AND GRIFFITH half-bound hand happy heart HISTORY illustrated with 24 ISAAC TAYLOR Jesus JOHN HARRIS kind KINGS OF ENGLAND Lady LESSONS little girl look Lucy and Rhoda Lydia MAMMA'S BIBLE STORIES Manor-house Mary Hollis Merton's Miss Rhoda missionary morning MOTHER ness never Noah's ark nosegay numerous engravings nursery papa patient Peter plain pleased pleasure pony poor old woman pray pretty Price QUADRUPEDS RACTERS replied Saviour Second Edition shawl shew smiled soon sorry temper tence THER thing thought tion walk wood-cuts young friends