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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... stood in the nursery , but a couple of hours before ! It was indeed a sad pity that her lit- tle merry face should ever be spoiled by frowns , and cross looks . " Cousin Lucy , " said Rhoda , " does 10 THE MANOR HOUSE .
... stood in the nursery , but a couple of hours before ! It was indeed a sad pity that her lit- tle merry face should ever be spoiled by frowns , and cross looks . " Cousin Lucy , " said Rhoda , " does 10 THE MANOR HOUSE .
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... stood on a shelf in the closet . Rupert had espied the box , and having mounted a chair in order to reach it , from which he was descending hastily , his foot slipped , and the box fell from his hand : the tea - things were all broken ...
... stood on a shelf in the closet . Rupert had espied the box , and having mounted a chair in order to reach it , from which he was descending hastily , his foot slipped , and the box fell from his hand : the tea - things were all broken ...
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... stood gazing , in utter astonishment , at Rhoda's inflamed countenance . At last Betsy led her into an adjoin- ing room , and left her there alone , know- ing that it was not advisable to talk to her just then . Rupert and Stephen ...
... stood gazing , in utter astonishment , at Rhoda's inflamed countenance . At last Betsy led her into an adjoin- ing room , and left her there alone , know- ing that it was not advisable to talk to her just then . Rupert and Stephen ...
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... stood at the gate of the well - trimmed garden in front of the Manor - house . By her side was a favorite greyhound , with a blue riband round his neck , who seemed as happy as his young mis- tress at the idea of the walk . When Mrs ...
... stood at the gate of the well - trimmed garden in front of the Manor - house . By her side was a favorite greyhound , with a blue riband round his neck , who seemed as happy as his young mis- tress at the idea of the walk . When Mrs ...
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... stood erect , encouraging his ardent follower to proceed . St. Peter's eyes were fixed on Christ , with an expression of confidence and joy . But , on turning to another part of the chamber , the picture was changed . Peter was there ...
... stood erect , encouraging his ardent follower to proceed . St. Peter's eyes were fixed on Christ , with an expression of confidence and joy . But , on turning to another part of the chamber , the picture was changed . Peter was there ...
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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