Will you leave me alone in my own room, or must I go away to escape you"?


Eliza closed the door behind her with a decided slam, and a key clicked in the lock.

He is supposed to sign all the checks of the concern.


This was what did the mischief so far as the "running away" was concerned.

As usual nothing was done in the way of punishment".


Of this party, Edward, a boy of seventeen, called forth much sympathy; he too was claimed by Hollan.


The doctor who attended the injured creature in this case was simply told that she slipped and fell down stairs as she was coming down.

We have a commander who's game for anything"!


He worked me very hard; he wanted to be beating me all the time".

A route slightly less direct, that's all.


She was a large, homely woman; they were common white people, with no reputation in the community".


Substantially this was Jacob's unvarnished description of his master and mistress.

He went here, there, and everywhere in perfect contentment.


As to his age, and also the name of his master, Jacob's statement varied somewhat from the advertisement.

In person. Welcome aboard, professor. Your cabin is waiting for you".


I had a name, I believe, in my young days, but I have forgotten it since I have been in service.

Madame Quinson, besides, can answer your enquiries.


Here, go and get me change for a Louis". "I have it, sir".


Madame Quinson, besides, can answer your enquiries.


I sit down at a small table: a waiter comes immediately to enquire my wishes.


I address him in Italian, and he answers very wittily, but his way of speaking makes me smile, and I tell him why.

I tell him to give me some coffee, if it is good.


My remark pleases him, but I soon prove to him that it is not the right way to speak, however perfect may have been the language of that ancient writer.


I see a crowd in one corner of the garden, everybody standing still and looking up.


Yes, but the meridian of the Palais Royal is the most exact".


All these honest persons are waiting their turn to get their snuff boxes filled".


It is sold everywhere, but for the last three weeks nobody will use any snuff but that sold at the 'Civet Cat.


But how did she manage to render it so fashionable"?


She introduced me to all her guests, and gave me some particulars respecting every one of them.


What, sir"! I said to him, "am I fortunate enough to see you?


He himself recited the same passage in French, and politely pointed out the parts in which he thought that I had improved on the original.


I will make you translate them into French, and you need not be afraid of my finding you insatiable".


All about him was a tumult of bright and broken color, scattered in broad splashes.

Enter Hamlet with his favourite boar hound.


His feet were red, his long narrow beak, with its saw toothed edges and sharp hooked tip, was bright red.

Tea, please, Matthews. Butler (impassively).


But here he was at a terrible disadvantage as compared with the owls, hawks, and eagles. He had no rending claws.

To be or not to be, that is the question; whether 'tis nobler


But suddenly, straight and swift as a diving cormorant, he shot down into the torrent and disappeared beneath the surface.

Straightway the hawk glided from his perch and darted after him.


Once fairly a wing, however, he wheeled and made back hurriedly for his perch.


It might have seemed that a trout of this size was a fairly substantial meal.

Lend me your ear for ten minutes, and you shall learn just what stagecraft is".


The great hawk followed hurriedly, to retrieve his prey from the ground.


The cat growled softly, picked up the prize in her jaws and trotted into the bushes to devour it.

In despair he hurled himself downward too soon.


The hawk alighted on the dead branch, and sat upright, motionless, as if surprised.


The hawk sat upon the branch and watched his quarry swimming beneath the surface.

The great hawk followed hurriedly, to retrieve his prey from the ground.


As he flew, his down reaching, clutching talons were not half a yard above the fugitive's head.


Where the waves for an instant sank, they came closer, - but not quite within grasping reach.


The hawk, embittered by the loss of his first quarry, had become as dogged in pursuit as a weasel, not to be shaken off or evaded or deceived.


He had a lot of line out, and the place was none too free for a long cast; but he was impatient to drop his flies again on the spot where the big fish was feeding.


The last drop fly, as luck would have it, caught just in the corner of the hawk's angrily open beak, hooking itself firmly.


At the sudden sharp sting of it, the great bird turned his head and noticed, for the first time, the fisherman standing on the bank.

It might have seemed that a trout of this size was a fairly substantial meal.


The drag upon his beak and the light check upon his wings were inexplicable to him, and appalling.


Certainly, sire; but I must have money to do that". "What!

The arrow pierced his heart and wounded him mortally.


He has given them with too much grace not to have others still to give, if they are required, which is the case at the present moment.

Good gracious! has the king any right to interfere in matters of that kind?


It is necessary, therefore, that he should comply". The king frowned.


Does your majesty then no longer believe the disloyal attempt"?


Not at all; you are, on the contrary, most agreeable to me".


The news circulated with the rapidity of lightning; during its progress it kindled every variety of coquetry, desire, and wild ambition.

Remain, I implore you: the evening is most lovely.


The king had completed his toilette by nine o'clock; he appeared in an open carriage decorated with branches of trees and flowers.

Do you think so"? she replied with indifference.


Suddenly, for the purpose of restoring peace and order, Spring, accompanied by his whole court, made his appearance.

I have been here this quarter of an hour," replied La Valliere.


There was something in his carriage which resembled the buoyant movements of an immortal, and he did not dance so much as seem to soar along.


Far from it, sire; your majesty having given no directions about it, the musicians have retained it".


Monsieur was the only one who did not understand anything about the matter.


Disdainful of a success of which Madame showed no acknowledgement, he thought of nothing but boldly regaining the marked preference of the princess.


The king, who had from this moment become in reality the principal dancer in the quadrille, cast a look upon his vanquished rival.

The king seemed only pleased with every one present.


Her sea going qualities were excellent, and would have amply sufficed for a circumnavigation of the globe.

You will take me on board, count, will you not"?


For a few miles she followed the line hitherto presumably occupied by the coast of Algeria; but no land appeared to the south.

To all these inquiries, the count responded in the affirmative.


The log and the compass, therefore, were able to be called upon to do the work of the sextant, which had become utterly useless.

He seemed born to please without being conscious of the power he possessed.


The earth has undoubtedly entered upon a new orbit, but she is not incurring any probable risk of being precipitated onto the sun".

exclaimed Servadac, keeping his eye unmoved at his telescope.


And what demonstration do you offer," asked Servadac eagerly, "that it will not happen"?


Is it not impossible," he murmured aloud, "that any city should disappear so completely?


Would not the loftiest eminences of the city at least be visible?

Another circumstance was most remarkable.


You must see, lieutenant, I should think, that we are not so near the coast of Algeria as you imagined".


Nothing was to be done but to put about, and return in disappointment towards the north.


Nature of the Effect produced by Early Impressions.


They are chiefly formed from combinations of the impressions made in childhood.

They were now playing with their dolls in the parlor.


Vast Importance and Influence of this mental Furnishing,


The dews were suffered to exhale, and the sun had dispersed the mists, and was shedding a strong and clear light in the forest, when the travelers resumed their journey.

Uncas cast his skin, and stepped forth in his own beautiful proportions.


After proceeding a few miles, the progress of Hawkeye, who led the advance, became more deliberate and watchful.

The examination, however, resulted in no discovery.


He often stopped to examine the trees; nor did he cross a rivulet without attentively considering the quantity, the velocity, and the color of its waters.

The bear shook his shaggy sides, and then a well known voice replied:


Distrusting his own judgment, his appeals to the opinion of Chingachgook were frequent and earnest.


Yet here are we, within a short range of the Scaroons, and not a sign of a trail have we crossed!

It would have been more wonderful had he spoken without a bidding.


Let us retrace our steps, and examine as we go, with keener eyes.

So choose for yourself to make a rush or tarry here".


Chingachgook had caught the look, and motioning with his hand, he bade him speak.


The eyes of the whole party followed the unexpected movement, and read their success in the air of triumph that the youth assumed.


A circle of a few hundred feet in circumference was drawn, and each of the party took a segment for his portion.


The whole party crowded to the spot where Uncas pointed out the impression of a moccasin in the moist alluvion.


What is your country, Olaf? Have you always been a thrall"? The thrall's eyes flashed.

On a bench in a far corner were a dozen people huddled together.


I made her for only twenty oars because I thought few men would follow me; for I was young, fifteen years old.

In the stern I curved the tail up almost as high as the head.


At the prow I carved the head with open mouth and forked tongue thrust out.

The rest of you, off a viking'! "He had three ships.


Then I will get me a farm and will winter in that land. Now who will follow me?

May you drink heart's ease from it for many years.


As our boat flashed down the rollers into the water I made this song and sang it:

Up and down the water we went to get much wealth and much frolic.


Oh! it is better to live on the sea and let other men raise your crops and cook your meals.

Thirty men, one after another, raised their horns and said:


What of the farm, Olaf'? "'Not yet,' I answered. 'Viking is better for summer.

So I will give out this law: that my men shall never leave you alone.


I stood with my back to the wall; for I wanted no sword reaching out of the dark for me.

My men pounded the table with their fists.


They set up a crane over the fire and hung the pot upon it, and we sat and watched it boil while we joked. At last the supper began.

Hakon there shall be your constant companion, friend farmer.


The farmer sat gloomily on the bench and would not eat, and you cannot wonder; for he saw us putting potfuls of his good beef and basket loads of bread into our big mouths.


You would not eat with us. You cannot say no to half of my ale. I drink this to your health.


Then I drank half of the hornful and sent the rest across the fire to the farmer. He took it and smiled, saying:

There, stand so'! I said, 'and glare and hiss at my foes.


So I will give out this law: that my men shall never leave you alone.

It is manifest that man is now subject to much variability.


He shall not leave you day or night, whether you are working or playing or sleeping.

Take him out, Thorkel, and let him taste your sword.


So no tales got out to the neighbors. Besides, it was a lonely place, and by good luck no one came that way.

The thralls were bringing in a great pot of meat.


I am stiff with long sitting,' he said. 'I itch for a fight'. "I turned to the farmer.


And with it I leave you a name, Sif the Friendly. I shall hope to drink with you sometime in Valhalla.


Here is a ring for Sif the Friendly'. "'And here is a bracelet'. "'A sword would not be ashamed to hang at your side.


That is the best way to decide, for the spear will always point somewhere, and one thing is as good as another.

Here, friend, take it,' and he thrust it into the farmer's hand.


Yes. And with all your fingers it took you a year to catch me'. "The king frowned more angrily.


Soft heart'! he said gently to her; then to Thorkel, 'Well, let him go, Thorkel!

Come, come'! I called, when no one obeyed. 'A fire!


But, young sharp tongue, now that we have caught you we will put you into a trap that you cannot get out of.


It was not very much past eleven that morning when the pony carriage from Brandon drew up before the little garden wicket of Redman's Farm.

Miss Lake declined the carriage to night.


Women can hide their pain better than we men, and bear it better, too, except when shame drops fire into the dreadful chalice.

I like you still, Rachel; I'm sure I'll always like you.


This transient spring and lighting up are beautiful - a glamour beguiling our senses.

And he added something still less complimentary.


Rachel's pale and sharpened features and dilated eye struck her with a painful surprise.


Ill and troubled, dear - troubled in mind, and miserably nervous.


Poor Rachel! her nature recoiled from deceit, and she told, at all events, as much of the truth as she dared.

Yes, so they said; but that would, I think, have been worse.


She spoke with a sudden energy, which partook of fear and passion, and flushed her thin cheek, and made her languid eyes flash.


Thank you, Rachel, my Cousin Rachel, my only friend.

I had a horrid dream about him last night.' That?


Yes, something - everything,' said Rachel, hurriedly, looking frowningly at a flower which she was twirling in her fingers.

Well, she was better, though she had had a bad night.


It is an antipathy - an antipathy I cannot get over, dear Dorcas; you may think it a madness, but don't blame me.

All the furniture belonged to other times.


I have very few to love me now, and I thought you might love me, as I have begun to love you.

If a fellow's been a little bit wild, he's Beelzebub at once.


And she threw her arms round her cousin's neck, and brave Rachel at last burst into tears.


Dorcas, in her strange way, was moved.


I like you still, Rachel; I'm sure I'll always like you.

They are cousins, you know; we are all cousins.


You resemble me, Rachel: you are fearless and inflexible and generous.


It was the Indian, whose dark silhouette appeared suddenly upon his blind.

No names, please"! said Holmes, as we knocked at Gilchrist's door.


This set of rooms is quite the oldest in the college, and it is not unusual for visitors to go over them.

Well, well, don't trouble to answer. Listen, and see that I do you no injustice.


No names, please"! said Holmes, as we knocked at Gilchrist's door.

Let us hear the suspicions. I will look after the proofs".


Of course, he did not realize that it was I who was knocking, but none the less his conduct was very uncourteous, and, indeed, under the circumstances rather suspicious".

I really don't think he knew much about it, mister Holmes.


I cannot allow the examination to be held if one of the papers has been tampered with. The situation must be faced".

But I have occasionally done the same thing at other times".


It is possible that I may be in a position then to indicate some course of action.

There is no opening except the one pane," said our learned guide.


When we were out in the darkness of the quadrangle, we again looked up at the windows.

When I approached your room, I examined the window.


My friend did not appear to be depressed by his failure, but shrugged his shoulders in half humorous resignation.

Suddenly he heard him at the very door. There was no possible escape.


On the palm were three little pyramids of black, doughy clay.

I was in such a hurry to come to you". "You left your door open"?


In a few hours the examination would commence, and he was still in the dilemma between making the facts public and allowing the culprit to compete for the valuable scholarship.

mister Soames was somewhat overwhelmed by this flood of information.


He could hardly stand still so great was his mental agitation, and he ran towards Holmes with two eager hands outstretched. "Thank heaven that you have come!


If this matter is not to become public, we must give ourselves certain powers and resolve ourselves into a small private court martial.

The man entered and took the papers, sheet by sheet, from the central table.


His troubled blue eyes glanced at each of us, and finally rested with an expression of blank dismay upon Bannister in the farther corner.


We want to know, mister Gilchrist, how you, an honourable man, ever came to commit such an action as that of yesterday"?


For a moment Gilchrist, with upraised hand, tried to control his writhing features.

Then he tossed it down and seized the next.


Come, come," said Holmes, kindly, "it is human to err, and at least no one can accuse you of being a callous criminal.

One hardly likes to throw suspicion where there are no proofs".


Well, well, don't trouble to answer. Listen, and see that I do you no injustice.

Holmes held it out on his open palm in the glare of the electric light.


I entered, and I took you into my confidence as to the suggestions of the side table.

He could examine the papers in his own office.


He returned carrying his jumping shoes, which are provided, as you are aware, with several sharp spikes.


No harm would have been done had it not been that, as he passed your door, he perceived the key which had been left by the carelessness of your servant.


A sudden impulse came over him to enter, and see if they were indeed the proofs.

You left him in a chair, you say. Which chair"? "By the window there".


I have a letter here, mister Soames, which I wrote to you early this morning in the middle of a restless night.


It will be clear to you, from what I have said, that only you could have let this young man out, since you were left in the room, and must have locked the door when you went out.


It was simple enough, sir, if you only had known, but, with all your cleverness, it was impossible that you could know.


Congratulations were poured in upon the princess everywhere during her journey.

What in the world is that"? queried Joyce.


This has indeed been a harassing day," continued the young man, his eyes fixed upon his friend.

It can't hurt anything, I'm sure, for we won't disturb things at all.


Can you imagine why Buckingham has been so violent"? "I suspect".

Concord returned to its place amidst the tents.


It is you who are mistaken, Raoul; I have read his distress in his eyes, in his every gesture and action the whole day".

Now let's dust the furniture and pictures".


Thus it is that the honor of three is saved: our country's, our master's, and our own.


But in this friendly pressure Raoul could detect the nervous agitation of a great internal conflict.


The army found the people in poverty, and left them in comparative wealth.

Who began the quarrel? Was it the "Mormons"?


Moreover, had the people been inclined to rebellion what greater opportunity could they have wished?

Their sufferings have never yet been fitly chronicled by human scribe.


Already a North and a South were talked of - why not set up also a West?

But a word further concerning the expedition in general.


At the inception of plural marriage among the Latter day Saints, there was no law, national or state, against its practise.


In the debate between the senior societies her defence of the Fifteenth Amendment had been not only a notable bit of reasoning, but delivered with real enthusiasm.

The squares of cotton, sharp edged, heavy, were just about to burst to bolls!


John Taylor, who had supported her through college, was interested in cotton.


But, John, there's no society - just elementary work

He knew the Silver Fleece - his and Zora's - must be ruined.


You ought to know, John, if I teach Negroes I'll scarcely see much of people in my own class".

Then he looked down. The lagoon was dry.


Here she was teaching dirty children, and the smell of confused odors and bodily perspiration was to her at times unbearable.

The years of the days of her dying were ten.


She wanted a glance of the new books and periodicals and talk of great philanthropies and reforms.

But you believe in some education"? asked Mary Taylor.


So for the hundredth time she was thinking today, as she walked alone up the lane back of the barn, and then slowly down through the bottoms.

The lagoon had been level with the dykes a week ago; and now?


The glimmering sea of delicate leaves whispered and murmured before her, stretching away to the Northward.

She had almost forgotten that it was here within touch and sight.


There might be a bit of poetry here and there, but most of this place was such desperate prose.

Up in the sick room Zora lay on the little white bed.


Her regard shifted to the green stalks and leaves again, and she started to move away.


Cotton is a wonderful thing, is it not, boys"? she said rather primly.

Might learn something useful down there".


Miss Taylor did not know much about cotton, but at least one more remark seemed called for.

He started at the thought. He hurried forth sadly.


I suppose, though, it's too early for them". Then came the explosion.

Better go," he had counselled, sententiously.


The Golden Fleece - it's the Silver Fleece"! He harkened.


Whatever Lord Chelford said, Miss Brandon received it very graciously, and even with a momentary smile.

And he added something still less complimentary.


I'm glad you like it,' says Wylder, chuckling benignantly on it, over his shoulder.


I believe I have a little taste that way; those are all real, you know, those jewels.


And he placed it in that gentleman's fingers, who now took his turn at the lamp, and contemplated the little parallelogram with a gleam of sly amusement.

Miss Lake declined the carriage to night.


I was thinking it's very like the ace of hearts,' answered the captain softly, smiling on.

Yes, so they said; but that would, I think, have been worse.


Whereupon Lake laughed quietly, still looking on the ace of hearts with his sly eyes.

They are cousins, you know; we are all cousins.


Do you know?' 'Lake? Oh! I really can't tell; but he'll soon tire of country life.

I had a horrid dream about him last night.' That?


I had a horrid dream about him last night.' That?

Thank you, Rachel, my Cousin Rachel, my only friend.


All the time he was talking to me his angry little eyes were following Lake.


Notwithstanding the high resolution of Hawkeye he fully comprehended all the difficulties and danger he was about to incur.

The bear shook his shaggy sides, and then a well known voice replied:


There was something in his air and manner that betrayed to the scout the utter confusion of the state of his mind.

The Delawares are children of the tortoise, and they outstrip the deer".


The bear shook his shaggy sides, and then a well known voice replied:

The young man is in bondage, and much I fear his death is decreed.


Can these things be"? returned David, breathing more freely, as the truth began to dawn upon him.

Run back, Uncas, and bring me the size of the singer's foot.


The young man is in bondage, and much I fear his death is decreed.


I greatly mourn that one so well disposed should die in his ignorance, and I have sought a goodly hymn-" "Can you lead me to him"?

It would have been more wonderful had he spoken without a bidding.


The task will not be difficult," returned David, hesitating; "though I greatly fear your presence would rather increase than mitigate his unhappy fortunes".


The lodge in which Uncas was confined was in the very center of the village, and in a situation, perhaps, more difficult than any other to approach, or leave, without observation.


Four or five of the latter only lingered about the door of the prison of Uncas, wary but close observers of the manner of their captive.

Uncas cast his skin, and stepped forth in his own beautiful proportions.


They drew back a little from the entrance and motioned to the supposed conjurer to enter.


But the bear, instead of obeying, maintained the seat it had taken, and growled:


Then, as if satisfied of their safety, the scout left his position, and slowly entered the place.


It was silent and gloomy, being tenanted solely by the captive, and lighted by the dying embers of a fire, which had been used for the purposed of cookery.


Uncas occupied a distant corner, in a reclining attitude, being rigidly bound, both hands and feet, by strong and painful withes.


The scout, who had left David at the door, to ascertain they were not observed, thought it prudent to preserve his disguise until assured of their privacy.


What shall we do with the Mingoes at the door? They count six, and this singer is as good as nothing".


Uncas, who had already approached the door, in readiness to lead the way, now recoiled, and placed himself, once more, in the bottom of the lodge.


But Hawkeye, who was too much occupied with his own thoughts to note the movement, continued speaking more to himself than to his companion.


So, Uncas, you had better take the lead, while I will put on the skin again, and trust to cunning for want of speed".


Well, what can't be done by main courage, in war, must be done by circumvention.


As soon as these dispositions were made, the scout turned to David, and gave him his parting instructions.


If you are not then knocked on the head, your being a non composser will protect you; and you'll then have a good reason to expect to die in your bed.


Bravely and generously has he battled in my behalf, and this, and more, will I dare in his service".


Hold"! said David, perceiving that with this assurance they were about to leave him; "I am an unworthy and humble follower of one who taught not the damnable principle of revenge.


The Delaware dog"! he said, leaning forward, and peering through the dim light to catch the expression of the other's features; "is he afraid?


The Mohican started on his feet, and shook his shaggy covering, as though the animal he counterfeited was about to make some desperate effort.


He had no occasion to delay, for at the next instant a burst of cries filled the outer air, and ran along the whole extent of the village.


Uncas cast his skin, and stepped forth in his own beautiful proportions.


Also, a popular contrivance whereby love making may be suspended but not stopped during the picnic season.

But was that all her reward"? one of the ladies asked.


Harangue The tiresome product of a tireless tongue.


angor, pain. Painful to hear.


Hay fever, a heart trouble caused by falling in love with a grass widow.


Heaven, a good place to be raised to.


Horse sense, a degree of wisdom that keeps one from betting on the races.


Hose Man's excuse for wetting the walk.


Hotel, a place where a guest often gives up good dollars for poor quarters.


Housecleaning, a domestic upheaval that makes it easy for the government to enlist all the soldiers it needs.


Husband, the next thing to a wife.


hussy, woman, and bond, tie.


Young Fitzooth had been commanded to his mother's chamber so soon as he had come out from his converse with the Squire.

We will go out together to the bower; there is a way down to the court from my window.


There befell an anxious interview, Mistress Fitzooth arguing for and against the Squire's project in a breath.

Yet he will teach you a few tricks when morning is come.


Most of all Robin thought of his father. What would he counsel?

Pray follow us, with mine and my lord Sheriff's men".


He was in deep converse with the clerk, and entered the hall holding him by the arm.

The wine did certainly bring back the color to the Squire's cheeks.


As any in England, I would say," said Gamewell, proudly. "That is, in his day.

And mine is Will Stuteley. Shall we be comrades"?


There was no chance to alter his sleeping room to one nearer to Gamewell's chamber.

And then they became vexed, and would have snatched your purse from us.


Will," cried he, softly; and Stuteley, who had chosen his couch across the door of his young master's chamber, sprang up at once in answer.

Nottingham Castle was reached, and admittance was demanded.


We will go out together to the bower; there is a way down to the court from my window.

The Squire helped to thrust them all in and entered swiftly himself.


The hours passed wearily by, and movement could yet be heard about the hall.


Will," whispered Robin, opening his door as he spoke, "are you ready"?

Tis late; and I go myself within a short space.


They then renewed their journey, and, under the better light, made a safe crossing of the stable roofs.

There was no chance to alter his sleeping room to one nearer to Gamewell's chamber.


They moved thereafter cautiously about the hut, groping before and about them to find something to show that Warrenton had fulfilled his mission.


They were upon the verge of an open trap, in the far corner of the hut; and Stuteley had tripped over the edge of the reversed flap mouth of this pit.


Fitzooth's hand rested at last upon the top rung of a ladder, and slowly the truth came to him.

Truly such a horse should be worth much in Nottingham Fair!


Robin carefully descended the ladder and found himself soon upon firm rocky ground.

enquired Robin, with his suspicions still upon him.


Stuteley was by his side in a flash: and then they both began feeling about them to ascertain the shape and character of this vault.


From the blackness behind the light they heard a voice - Warrenton's!

Robin was glad when, at length, they were left to their own devices.


cried he, waving the lanthorn before him to make sure that these were no ghosts in front of him.

He was in deep converse with the clerk, and entered the hall holding him by the arm.


Nay, nay, lording," answered Warrenton, with a half laugh.


Warrenton spoke thus with significance, to show Robin that he was not to think Geoffrey's claims to the estate would be passed by.

But then the picture was gone as quickly as it came".


Robin Fitzooth saw that his doubts of Warrenton had been unfair: and he became ashamed of himself for harboring them.


His tones rang pleasantly on Warrenton's ears, and forthwith a good fellowship was heralded between them.

But who is this fellow plucking at your sleeve?


He implores us to be discreet as the grave in this matter, for in sooth his life is in the hollow of our hands".


They regained their apartment, apparently without disturbing the household of Gamewell.


Fast as his legs could carry him, Servadac had made his way to the top of the cliff.

exclaimed Servadac, keeping his eye unmoved at his telescope.


exclaimed Servadac, keeping his eye unmoved at his telescope.

To all these inquiries, the count responded in the affirmative.


She is under sail; but she is Count Timascheff's yacht". He was right.


If the count were on board, a strange fatality was bringing him to the presence of his rival.

Are you certain that this is the Mediterranean"?


He reckoned, therefore, not only upon ascertaining the extent of the late catastrophe, but upon learning its cause.


Servadac took it for granted that the Dobryna was endeavoring to put in.


I left you on a continent, and here I have the honor of finding you on an island".

Another circumstance was most remarkable.


For some moments he seemed perfectly stupefied; then, recovering himself, he began to overwhelm the count with a torrent of questions.


To all these inquiries, the count responded in the affirmative.


Some mysterious force seemed to have brought about a convulsion of the elements.


My yacht is at your service, sir, even should you require to make a tour round the world".

Steam up and canvas spread, the schooner started eastwards.


It was on the last day of January that the repairs of the schooner were completed.

He seemed born to please without being conscious of the power he possessed.


Doubts now arose, and some discussion followed, whether or not it was desirable for Ben Zoof to accompany his master.


The hair was of brown yarn and hung down on her neck in several neat braids.

The head of the Patchwork Girl was the most curious part of her.


Gold is the most common metal in the Land of Oz and is used for many purposes because it is soft and pliable.

Yet that task was not so easy as you may suppose.


She poured into the dish a quantity from each of these bottles.


I think that will do," she continued, "for the other qualities are not needed in a servant".


She ran to her husband's side at once and helped him lift the four kettles from the fire.


Their contents had all boiled away, leaving in the bottom of each kettle a few grains of fine white powder.


Very carefully the Magician removed this powder, placing it all together in a golden dish, where he mixed it with a golden spoon.


No one saw him do this, for all were looking at the Powder of Life; but soon the woman remembered what she had been doing, and came back to the cupboard.

When they were outside, Unc simply latched the door and started up the path.


He selected a small gold bottle with a pepper box top, so that the powder might be sprinkled on any object through the small holes.


Most people talk too much, so it is a relief to find one who talks too little".

She poured into the dish a quantity from each of these bottles.


I am not allowed to perform magic, except for my own amusement," he told his visitors, as he lighted a pipe with a crooked stem and began to smoke.


Dear me; what a chatterbox you're getting to be, Unc," remarked the Magician, who was pleased with the compliment.


The stop at Queenstown, the tedious passage up the Mersey, were things that he noted dimly through his growing impatience.

I say, Sir Harry, the little girl's going famously to night, isn't she"?


She blushed and smiled and fumbled his card in her confusion before she ran upstairs.

Lamb wouldn't care a great deal about many of them, I fancy".


Alexander paced up and down the hallway, buttoning and unbuttoning his overcoat, until she returned and took him up to Hilda's living room.

She saves her hand, too. She's at her best in the second act.


I felt it in my bones when I woke this morning that something splendid was going to turn up.

He's been wanting to marry Hilda these three years and more.


She pushed him toward the big chair by the fire, and sat down on a stool at the opposite side of the hearth, her knees drawn up to her chin, laughing like a happy little girl.

I haven't had a chance yet to tell you what a jolly little place I think this is.


When did you come, Bartley, and how did it happen? You haven't spoken a word".

It's been on only two weeks, and I've been half a dozen times already.


She looked at his heavy shoulders and big, determined head, thrust forward like a catapult in leash.

Alexander rose and shook himself angrily. "Yes, I know I'm cowardly.


Hilda watched him from her corner, trembling and scarcely breathing, dark shadows growing about her eyes. "It...

Alexander unclenched the two hands at his sides.


The world is all there, just as it used to be, but I can't get at it any more.

He pulled up a window as if the air were heavy.


Hilda's face quivered, but she whispered: "Yes, I think it must have been.

For a long time neither Hilda nor Bartley spoke.


She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, as if to draw in again the fragrance of those days.

Alexander went over and opened the window for her.


Please tell me one thing, Bartley. At least, tell me that you believe I thought I was making you happy".


What I mean is that I want you to promise never to see me again, no matter how often I come, no matter how hard I beg".

Alexander leaned forward and warmed his hands before the blaze.


Alexander rose and shook himself angrily. "Yes, I know I'm cowardly.

Sir Harry Towne, mister Bartley Alexander, the American engineer".


I will ask the least imaginable, but I must have something!


The sight of you, Bartley, to see you living and happy and successful can I never make you understand what that means to me"?


You see, loving some one as I love you makes the whole world different.


And then you came back, not caring very much, but it made no difference".


Bartley bent over and took her in his arms, kissing her mouth and her wet, tired eyes.


In five minutes I was in a new world, and my melancholy room was full of the liveliest French company.

As our boat flashed down the rollers into the water I made this song and sang it:


The sound of an imperative and uncompromising bell recalled me in due time to the regions of reality.

Now she put her hand on his arm and smiled and said:


She signed to me, with a ghostly solemnity, to take the vacant place on the left of her father.

May you drink heart's ease from it for many years.


The door opened again while I was still studying the two brothers, without, I honestly confess, being very favorably impressed by either of them.

It was so dark that I could see nothing but a few sparks on the hearth.


A new member of the family circle, who instantly attracted my attention, entered the room.

Here, friend, take it,' and he thrust it into the farmer's hand.


A little cracked" - that in the popular phrase was my impression of the stranger who now made his appearance in the supper room.

I took five great bracelets of gold from our treasure chest and gave them to him.


He is not well; he has come over the ocean for rest, and change of scene.

It is manifest that man is now subject to much variability.


They pointedly drew back from John Jago as he approached the empty chair next to me and moved round to the opposite side of the table.


Our first impressions of people are, in nine cases out of ten, the right impressions.


The only cheerful conversation was the conversation across the table between Naomi and me.


He looked up at Naomi doubtingly from his plate, and looked down again slowly with a frown.

Two hundred warriors feasted in his hall and followed him to battle.


A more dreary and more disunited family party I never sat at the table with.

There she sat on the rollers, as fair a ship as I ever saw.


You were quite right to say 'No,'" Ambrose began. "Never smoke with John Jago. His cigars will poison you".


Naomi shook her forefinger reproachfully at them, as if the two sturdy young farmers had been two children.

And these shall follow your thralls in the same way.


While the old gold and the marble stays, Forever gleaming its soft strong blaze, Calm in the early evening glow.


It is my heart hung in the sky; And no clouds ever float between The grave flowers and my heart on high.

That was but rustling of dripping plants in the dark.


Over the track lined city street The young men, the grinning men, pass.


Old dances are simplified of their yearning, bleached by Time.


Through the black night rain, he sang to her window bars:


That was but rustling of dripping plants in the dark.


But don't these very wise things sometimes turn out very foolishly?


By this time Lord Chelford and Wylder returned; and, disgusted rather with myself, I ruminated on my want of general ship.


and he made a little dip of his cane towards Brandon Hall, over his shoulder.

Don't insult me, Stanley, by talking again as you did this morning.


Yes, so they said; but that would, I think, have been worse.

Bracton's a very good fellow, I can assure you.


If a fellow's been a little bit wild, he's Beelzebub at once.

Well, she was better, though she had had a bad night.


Their walk continued silent for the greater part, neither was quite satisfied with the other. But Rachel at last said

What I say is altogether on your own account.


Now that's impossible, Radie; for I really don't think I once thought of him all this evening - except just while we were talking.


There was a bright moonlight, broken by the shadows of overhanging boughs and withered leaves; and the mottled lights and shadows glided oddly across his pale features.


Mark my words, you'll find him too strong for you; aye, and too deep.

Yes, so they said; but that would, I think, have been worse.


I am very uneasy about it, whatever it is. I can't help it.


To my mind there has always been something inexpressibly awful in family feuds.


My bed was unexceptionably comfortable, but, in my then mood, I could have wished it a great deal more modern.

And he added something still less complimentary.


I shan't trouble you about my train of thoughts or fancies; but I began to feel very like a gentleman in a ghost story, watching experimentally in a haunted chamber.


A cold, bright moon was shining with clear sharp lights and shadows.


The sombre old trees, like gigantic hearse plumes, black and awful.

Thank you, Rachel, my Cousin Rachel, my only friend.


A little bit of plaster tumbled down the chimney, and startled me confoundedly.

In the meantime I had formed a new idea of her.


Then they all marched out a little way into the fields and found that the Army of Pinkies had already formed and was advancing steadily toward them.

The goat's warlike spirit was roused by this successful attack.


When the Blueskins saw Ghip Ghisizzle they raised another great shout, for he was the favorite of the soldiers and very popular with all the people.


Now, then, let's enter the City and enjoy the grand feast that's being cooked. I'm nearly starved, myself, for this conquering kingdoms is hard work".

But Captain Bill made no such attempt, knowing it would be useless.


Then she gave Rosalie back her magic ring, thanking the kind Witch for all she had done for them.


I'll gladly do that," promised the new Boolooroo; "and I'll feed the honorable goat all the shavings and leather and tin cans he can eat, besides the grass.


Scuse me," said Trot; "I neglected to tell you that you're not the Boolooroo any more.


I'll not be wicked any more," sighed the old Boolooroo; "I'll reform.


As a private citizen I shall be a model of deportment, because it would be dangerous to be otherwise".

I had a notion it was you, mate, as saved me from the knife.


So Ghip Ghisizzle ordered the Captain to take a file of soldiers and escort the raving beauties to their new home.


That evening Trot gave a grand ball in the palace, to which the most important of the Pinkies and the Blueskins were invited.


The combined bands of both the countries played the music and a fine supper was served.