 ... done in this world; and seems to anticipate nothing but more still coming. Quiet stoicism, capable enough of what joy there were, but not expecting any worth mention; great unconscious and some conscious pride, well tempered with a cheery mockery...  The New Monthly Magazine Vol. 114 - Page 259by William Harrison Ainsworth - 1858Full view - About this book
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...mention ; great unconscious and some conscious pride, tempered with a cheery mockery of humour — are written on that old face ; which carries its chin...forward, in spite of the slight stoop about the neck ; snutl'y nose rather flung into the air, under its old cocked-hat — like an old snuffy lion on the... | |
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