My Autobiography: Some Events Pathetic But Absolutely True1861 - 74 pages |
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... matter to step off the " high board " fence into a tree . By the time they were enjoying the delicious fruit , I was beside the tree looking up at them . I did not climb into the tree , and I only ate whatever the girls saw fit to throw ...
... matter to step off the " high board " fence into a tree . By the time they were enjoying the delicious fruit , I was beside the tree looking up at them . I did not climb into the tree , and I only ate whatever the girls saw fit to throw ...
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... matter for hogs or geese to come through into Mr. Hills meadow land . If this land was sown in grain , these hogs and geese could and did do much damage before the grain could be harvested . After the hard rain , giving the water time ...
... matter for hogs or geese to come through into Mr. Hills meadow land . If this land was sown in grain , these hogs and geese could and did do much damage before the grain could be harvested . After the hard rain , giving the water time ...
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... matter with her brother , Mr. Gorrell . Then Mrs. Hill asked me questions , and by the time we were in the yard I had told her I had given him cookies and wine . I asked , " Wasn't that all right " ? She answered , " Yes , but there ...
... matter with her brother , Mr. Gorrell . Then Mrs. Hill asked me questions , and by the time we were in the yard I had told her I had given him cookies and wine . I asked , " Wasn't that all right " ? She answered , " Yes , but there ...
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... matter with her . " It was a long time before I was well . I never knew how much concerned Mrs. Hill was about my health , but she gave me the kindest treatment ; and the kindest words one day when she said to me , " I'm afraid my ...
... matter with her . " It was a long time before I was well . I never knew how much concerned Mrs. Hill was about my health , but she gave me the kindest treatment ; and the kindest words one day when she said to me , " I'm afraid my ...
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... matter was . I told him . He said , " Never mind , daughter , I'll tell Mother to go look herself . She'll see no little potatoes . " He did talk cross to her . I have never heard him speak to her in the tone of voice he used that night ...
... matter was . I told him . He said , " Never mind , daughter , I'll tell Mother to go look herself . She'll see no little potatoes . " He did talk cross to her . I have never heard him speak to her in the tone of voice he used that night ...
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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.