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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... Bloomfield , who resided close to a pretty village , near the coast , in a very an- cient mansion called the Manor - house . Its external appearance was more re- markable for an air of comfort , than for architectural beauty ; and ...
... Bloomfield , who resided close to a pretty village , near the coast , in a very an- cient mansion called the Manor - house . Its external appearance was more re- markable for an air of comfort , than for architectural beauty ; and ...
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... very affectionate and intelligent friend in her cousin Lucy , who was many years older than Rhoda , and assisted Mrs. Bloomfield in educating the little girl . Very often , when the weather did not admit of 4 THE MANOR HOUSE .
... very affectionate and intelligent friend in her cousin Lucy , who was many years older than Rhoda , and assisted Mrs. Bloomfield in educating the little girl . Very often , when the weather did not admit of 4 THE MANOR HOUSE .
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... After dinner , Mr. Bloomfield took his little girl on his knee , and patting her glowing cheek , said , " Where have you been to - day ? " " To the town , papa . " " And what have you been to the town for 16 THE MANOR HOUSE .
... After dinner , Mr. Bloomfield took his little girl on his knee , and patting her glowing cheek , said , " Where have you been to - day ? " " To the town , papa . " " And what have you been to the town for 16 THE MANOR HOUSE .
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... Bloomfield anxiously , and tenderly . " What is the matter with my darling ? Tell us all about it . " “ Oh , I have been very , very naughty , ” cried the child ; " but indeed I am sorry : cousin Lucy and nurse have forgiven me ; and ...
... Bloomfield anxiously , and tenderly . " What is the matter with my darling ? Tell us all about it . " “ Oh , I have been very , very naughty , ” cried the child ; " but indeed I am sorry : cousin Lucy and nurse have forgiven me ; and ...
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... Bloomfield were afflicted when they heard all that had passed , for they had trusted their child had profited more by their frequent remonstrances . As she was , however , evidently extremely penitent , they forgave her , intreating her ...
... Bloomfield were afflicted when they heard all that had passed , for they had trusted their child had profited more by their frequent remonstrances . As she was , however , evidently extremely penitent , they forgave her , intreating her ...
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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