The cruet stand, select pieces of prose and poetry, Tom 1 |
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Strona 5
... I remember when we were at play , he was always at work . ” The force of this
anecdote is increased by the fact , that Richard Burke was considered not inferior
in natural talents , to his brother . Yet the one rose to greatness , while the other ...
... I remember when we were at play , he was always at work . ” The force of this
anecdote is increased by the fact , that Richard Burke was considered not inferior
in natural talents , to his brother . Yet the one rose to greatness , while the other ...
Strona 7
There were more fanciful ornaments , more Sevres china than ever ; whilst from
the distant conservatory , forning another well lighted retreat , came the subdued
sounds , of a self playing pianoforte , just sufficiently loud to interrupt whist .
There were more fanciful ornaments , more Sevres china than ever ; whilst from
the distant conservatory , forning another well lighted retreat , came the subdued
sounds , of a self playing pianoforte , just sufficiently loud to interrupt whist .
Strona 8
The Major , having won the two rubbers , thought proper to retire , as I learnt from
Carambole , was his invariable custom ; and I found myself , though sorely
against my will , obliged to sit down and play ecarte against the clever French
woman ...
The Major , having won the two rubbers , thought proper to retire , as I learnt from
Carambole , was his invariable custom ; and I found myself , though sorely
against my will , obliged to sit down and play ecarte against the clever French
woman ...
Strona 9
... unlooked for , but as it was not my part to complain of the smiles of fortune , I
went on playing unsuspiciously enough . ... and stood behind my chair ,
expressing his admiration at my science , and requesting permission to observe
my play .
... unlooked for , but as it was not my part to complain of the smiles of fortune , I
went on playing unsuspiciously enough . ... and stood behind my chair ,
expressing his admiration at my science , and requesting permission to observe
my play .
Strona 11
Like the “ mirage ” of the desert , which tempts the thirsty traveller to struggle on
and die , so are those fitful gleams of success vouchsafed by the demon of play to
lure his victim farther and farther into the toils , till there is no retreat , and come ...
Like the “ mirage ” of the desert , which tempts the thirsty traveller to struggle on
and die , so are those fitful gleams of success vouchsafed by the demon of play to
lure his victim farther and farther into the toils , till there is no retreat , and come ...
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Strona 246 - Farewell, a long farewell, to all my greatness ! This is the state of man ; to-day he puts forth The tender leaves of hope, to-morrow blossoms, And bears his blushing honors thick upon him ; The third day, comes a frost, a killing frost ; And — when he thinks, good easy man, full surely His greatness is a ripening, — nips his root, And then he falls, as I do.
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Strona 213 - SWEET Day, so cool, so calm, so bright, The bridal of the earth and sky, The dew shall weep thy fall to-night ; For thou must die. Sweet Rose, whose hue angry and brave Bids the rash gazer wipe his eye, Thy root is ever in its grave, And thou must die. Sweet Spring, full of sweet days and roses, A box where sweets compacted lie, My Music shows ye have your closes, And all must die. Only a sweet and virtuous soul, Like...
Strona 58 - Thus with the year Seasons return, but not to me returns Day, or the sweet approach of even or morn, Or sight of vernal bloom, or summer's rose, Or flocks, or herds, or human face divine ; But cloud, instead, and ever-during dark, Surrounds me...
Strona 347 - O good gray head which all men knew, O voice from which their omens all men drew, O iron nerve to true occasion true, O fall'n at length that tower of strength Which stood four-square to all the winds that blew!
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