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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... delight to her soft , melo- dious voice ; and Rhoda standing by her side , with her eyes fixed upon her face , as though she feared to lose a note . When the song was finished , Rhoda begged for what she called her tune . This was ...
... delight to her soft , melo- dious voice ; and Rhoda standing by her side , with her eyes fixed upon her face , as though she feared to lose a note . When the song was finished , Rhoda begged for what she called her tune . This was ...
Page 49
... delighted to see him . " Ah ! who would have thought of seeing you so far from home this cold day , my little maiden ? " exclaimed the worthy clergyman . " And pray what E is in that parcel , which seems almost as big DAME HOLLIS'S ...
... delighted to see him . " Ah ! who would have thought of seeing you so far from home this cold day , my little maiden ? " exclaimed the worthy clergyman . " And pray what E is in that parcel , which seems almost as big DAME HOLLIS'S ...
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... repeated to her good Betsy most of the events of the day ; and dwelt , with much pleasure , on her visit to Mary Hollis , who was so delighted with the shawl . Betsy , too , had been very busy , dur- 68 THE SUBJECT OF.
... repeated to her good Betsy most of the events of the day ; and dwelt , with much pleasure , on her visit to Mary Hollis , who was so delighted with the shawl . Betsy , too , had been very busy , dur- 68 THE SUBJECT OF.
Page 89
... delighted with her present , and after admiring it for a few minutes , led Rhoda gently by the hand to a corner of the nursery where stood a box . Lift- ing the lid , she took out a small paper parcel , carefully tied up . " There ...
... delighted with her present , and after admiring it for a few minutes , led Rhoda gently by the hand to a corner of the nursery where stood a box . Lift- ing the lid , she took out a small paper parcel , carefully tied up . " There ...
Page 92
... of nature , and Lucy delighted in pointing out to her young cousin the beauties of the varied land- scape . Every green leaf and simple flower were to CHAPTER VII The effect of a mild and charitable Temper the Heathen.
... of nature , and Lucy delighted in pointing out to her young cousin the beauties of the varied land- scape . Every green leaf and simple flower were to CHAPTER VII The effect of a mild and charitable Temper the Heathen.
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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