My Autobiography: Some Events Pathetic But Absolutely True1861 - 74 pages |
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... began to get dark about two o'clock in the afternoon , and these little turkeys thought it was time to go to bed . They began to chatter their little sleepy song until I put them to bed . The eclipse lasted about one hour , then the sun ...
... began to get dark about two o'clock in the afternoon , and these little turkeys thought it was time to go to bed . They began to chatter their little sleepy song until I put them to bed . The eclipse lasted about one hour , then the sun ...
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... began climbing the high rail fence as fast as I could . I noticed as he passed by he laughed , so loud , but I didn't see anything funny . It was just at that time Mr. Morgan came riding by , and he was laughing as he said to me ...
... began climbing the high rail fence as fast as I could . I noticed as he passed by he laughed , so loud , but I didn't see anything funny . It was just at that time Mr. Morgan came riding by , and he was laughing as he said to me ...
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... began telling how I had carried rocks to fix the fence where hogs had rooted under . He talked on about the trouble he always had with the hogs and geese on Sheets Run . Mrs. Hill asked me no questions , and as far as I know she never ...
... began telling how I had carried rocks to fix the fence where hogs had rooted under . He talked on about the trouble he always had with the hogs and geese on Sheets Run . Mrs. Hill asked me no questions , and as far as I know she never ...
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... began discussing what had taken place during Morning Class Meeting . Some talked loud , and others almost in a whisper . All the trustees surrounded the preacher , and he soon knew all that could be told of what had taken place . Mrs ...
... began discussing what had taken place during Morning Class Meeting . Some talked loud , and others almost in a whisper . All the trustees surrounded the preacher , and he soon knew all that could be told of what had taken place . Mrs ...
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... began to act so strangely I felt afraid of him . I went out to the big road and I climbed up on top of one of the big posts of the gate which opened onto the road . When I saw the Hills coming I ran down the road to meet them and gave ...
... began to act so strangely I felt afraid of him . I went out to the big road and I climbed up on top of one of the big posts of the gate which opened onto the road . When I saw the Hills coming I ran down the road to meet them and gave ...
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Page 67 - There are lonely hearts to cherish, While the days are going by ; There are weary souls who perish, While the days are going by...
Page 5 - Every child born into the world is a new thought of God, an ever-fresh and radiant possibility.
Page 30 - No. 93. /"\H, how sweet when we mingle with kindred spirits here, ^-' And tell of Jesus and His love ! When by faith we can see Him, and feel His presence near, And lift our longing souls above. We shall meet on the banks of the river ; happy, happy there for evermore. We shall dwell with the angels, and join with choral song, our loved ones, loved ones gone before.
Page 74 - Eureka! this the purpose I pursue ; For, behold, a god hath called me, and his service I shall do! " Brother, seek thy calling likewise, thou wert destined for the same; Sloth is sin, and toil is worship, and the soul demands an aim : Who neglects the ordination, he shall not escape the blame.
Page 53 - I thanked her and wanted to know if there was something that I could do for her, but she answered, "Never mind, child, you do well to do the things you are compelled to do.
Page 41 - Hill, but he heard me crying and came to me and asked me what the matter was. I told him. He said, "Never mind, daughter, I'll tell Mother to go look herself. She'll see no little potatoes.