Aims and ends, a novel, by C.C.G.1862 |
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Стр. 130 - It is the little rift within the lute, That by and by will make the music mute, And ever widening slowly silence all.
Стр. 71 - Love took up the glass of Time, and turned it in his glowing hands ; Every moment, lightly shaken, ran itself in golden sands. Love took up the harp of Life, and smote on all the chords with might — Smote the chord of Self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight.
Стр. 48 - LADY Clara Vere de Vere, Of me you shall not win renown: You thought to break a country heart For pastime, ere you went to town. At me you smiled, but unbeguiled I saw the snare, and I retired : The daughter of a hundred Earls, You are not one to be desired. Lady Clara Vere de Vere, I know you proud to bear your name, Your pride is yet no mate for mine, Too proud to care from whence I came.
Стр. 21 - Dead shepherd, now I find thy saw of might, •' -^ ' Who ever loved that loved not at first sight ?
Стр. 14 - What other angel seek I? To this heart, To this unerring heart, will I submit it ; Will ask thy love, which has the power to bless The happy man alone, averted ever From the disquieted and guilty — canst thou Still love me, if I stay ? Say that thou canst, And I am the duke's COUNTESS.
Стр. 103 - The gift of one who cared for me, A little flower — a faded flower, But it was done reluctantly. I never looked a last adieu To things familiar, but my heart Shrank with a feeling almost pain, E'en from their lifelessness to part. I never spoke the word, farewell...
Стр. 277 - There is progressive improvement in the works of Charlotte Hardcastle. "Family Troubles" is just what a good novel should be — teaching without preaching — lively without flippancy — combining deep interest and pathos, without any of the sensation scenes so prevalent in modern fictions.
Стр. 277 - Captain Colomb writes like a gentleman of good taste and feeling, with freshness and vivacity. The book is full of vigorous and powerful writing. There is much to amuse, whether in the barrackroom, or the drawing-room, and, better still, by the sea-side.