The Irish Priest; Or, What for Ireland? [A Tale.]Longman, 1847 - 184 pages |
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... . Silken tissues hung from the walls , costly carpets decked the floors . A lady of noble bearing received her son . A mother's searching eye was not to be deceived , and eager multiplied in- quiries 36 THE IRISH PRIEST .
... . Silken tissues hung from the walls , costly carpets decked the floors . A lady of noble bearing received her son . A mother's searching eye was not to be deceived , and eager multiplied in- quiries 36 THE IRISH PRIEST .
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THE SERMON . I WAS to deliver my first sermon ; the lady Cornelia and her sweet daughter were there , the noble Cornelius also . They would honour their friend by being among his auditors . The text on which I had chosen to dilate , was ...
THE SERMON . I WAS to deliver my first sermon ; the lady Cornelia and her sweet daughter were there , the noble Cornelius also . They would honour their friend by being among his auditors . The text on which I had chosen to dilate , was ...
Page 100
... , perchance without a home . I hastened to the humble abode , softly rapped , and inquired if the lady were within . " Yes , in truth is she , " replied 100 THE IRISH PRIEST . deny that there was a tugging at my heart, ...
... , perchance without a home . I hastened to the humble abode , softly rapped , and inquired if the lady were within . " Yes , in truth is she , " replied 100 THE IRISH PRIEST . deny that there was a tugging at my heart, ...
Page 105
... her acquaintance . Miss Mar- tendale has no longer a parent ; might Cornelius venture to lay the homage of his devotion at her feet ? " This communication I undertook to deliver . For a moment the lady's colour went and came ; CECILIA .
... her acquaintance . Miss Mar- tendale has no longer a parent ; might Cornelius venture to lay the homage of his devotion at her feet ? " This communication I undertook to deliver . For a moment the lady's colour went and came ; CECILIA .
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For a moment the lady's colour went and came ; her features quivered , then resumed their wonted calm . " Infinite thanks , sir , " she replied , " for courtesies grateful to one bereft as I am . Ad- versity has trodden me with iron ...
For a moment the lady's colour went and came ; her features quivered , then resumed their wonted calm . " Infinite thanks , sir , " she replied , " for courtesies grateful to one bereft as I am . Ad- versity has trodden me with iron ...
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