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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... knew no bounds , and the ancient room resounded with merriment . Even the wood on the glowing hearth seemed to crackle and blaze more cheerily than ever , as though it were a part of the orchestra ; while Mrs. Bloomfield and Lucy , who ...
... knew no bounds , and the ancient room resounded with merriment . Even the wood on the glowing hearth seemed to crackle and blaze more cheerily than ever , as though it were a part of the orchestra ; while Mrs. Bloomfield and Lucy , who ...
Page 39
... to her just then . Rupert and Stephen returned to their play with some feelings of sorrow ; for they knew Rhoda had great cause to complain ; and they feared she would tell their mamma what had occurred , and that she would THE TRIAL . 39.
... to her just then . Rupert and Stephen returned to their play with some feelings of sorrow ; for they knew Rhoda had great cause to complain ; and they feared she would tell their mamma what had occurred , and that she would THE TRIAL . 39.
Page 70
... knew betokened that she had some re- quest to make : therefore , after embrac- ing her tenderly , she asked , " And what has my child to say to me to - day ? She has some boon to solicit , or I am much mistaken . " " Dearest mamma ...
... knew betokened that she had some re- quest to make : therefore , after embrac- ing her tenderly , she asked , " And what has my child to say to me to - day ? She has some boon to solicit , or I am much mistaken . " " Dearest mamma ...
Page 76
... knew any one I loved ; and certainly Peter loved Christ ; no one can doubt that . ” 66 Stop , my dear little cousin ; you are running on too fast . Believe me , you might easily have been guilty of the same conduct which surprises you ...
... knew any one I loved ; and certainly Peter loved Christ ; no one can doubt that . ” 66 Stop , my dear little cousin ; you are running on too fast . Believe me , you might easily have been guilty of the same conduct which surprises you ...
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... knew that all the followers of Jesus were hated by the Jews , and he felt his life was in danger . Do not , however , mistake me ; I do not justify the conduct of the timid disciple ; but before we blame him too severely , let us ...
... knew that all the followers of Jesus were hated by the Jews , and he felt his life was in danger . Do not , however , mistake me ; I do not justify the conduct of the timid disciple ; but before we blame him too severely , let us ...
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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