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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... minds the pure and beautiful character of this heavenly virtue ; and to induce them to consider it , as it really is , the brightest ornament of a Christian . My former humble writings having , as I have heard with sincere pleasure ...
... minds the pure and beautiful character of this heavenly virtue ; and to induce them to consider it , as it really is , the brightest ornament of a Christian . My former humble writings having , as I have heard with sincere pleasure ...
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... mind just now ? " " Why , I was thinking that , having bought this shawl for neighbour Hollis , instead of purchasing my toy , God would forgive my passion and unkindness this morning ; and that you and nurse would forgive me too ...
... mind just now ? " " Why , I was thinking that , having bought this shawl for neighbour Hollis , instead of purchasing my toy , God would forgive my passion and unkindness this morning ; and that you and nurse would forgive me too ...
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... mind the toy ; I bought this instead : I was going to get some- thing for you , my good 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 ...
... mind the toy ; I bought this instead : I was going to get some- thing for you , my good 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 ...
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... , she thought to herself , " I do not mind her undress- ing my doll , but I hope she will not break it ; however , if she should , I must try to be patient . " Just at this moment a crash in a corner of 34 THE TRIAL .
... , she thought to herself , " I do not mind her undress- ing my doll , but I hope she will not break it ; however , if she should , I must try to be patient . " Just at this moment a crash in a corner of 34 THE TRIAL .
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... mind , my dear ; do not forget these are your little visitors ; be patient , like a good child . " It must be acknowledged that this disaster was a trial , and that Rhoda bore it well ; for she said no more . Her heart fluttered ...
... mind , my dear ; do not forget these are your little visitors ; be patient , like a good child . " It must be acknowledged that this disaster was a trial , and that Rhoda bore it well ; for she said no more . Her heart fluttered ...
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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