Shifting Scenes in Theatrical LifeRoutledge, Warne, & Routledge, 1859 - 295 pages |
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... listening to their conversation , and treasuring up in his memory the pronunciation of every word they uttered . Early he became acquainted with all the vicissitudes of a country actor's life , its many struggles , hardships , and dis ...
... listening to their conversation , and treasuring up in his memory the pronunciation of every word they uttered . Early he became acquainted with all the vicissitudes of a country actor's life , its many struggles , hardships , and dis ...
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... listen . Was it really the roar of a lion which he heard ? What a big fellow he must be to possess such lungs ! A band now struck up Roger de Coverly , and the youth darted towards the booth whence the music proceeded . 66 Angels and ...
... listen . Was it really the roar of a lion which he heard ? What a big fellow he must be to possess such lungs ! A band now struck up Roger de Coverly , and the youth darted towards the booth whence the music proceeded . 66 Angels and ...
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... listened to the clown , felt himself grow older , and wiser ; for he was greatly flattered that anybody should talk to him as Chip had talked : conversing with his elders made him feel more like a man . " But how can your daughter help ...
... listened to the clown , felt himself grow older , and wiser ; for he was greatly flattered that anybody should talk to him as Chip had talked : conversing with his elders made him feel more like a man . " But how can your daughter help ...
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... listening . " I hope not , for Emma has no cloak - that , too , was pawned for me . My sickness has dragged them down to absolute poverty . Oh , how I wish they would come ! —it is terrible to die alone ! " Mrs. Chipperton's eyes closed ...
... listening . " I hope not , for Emma has no cloak - that , too , was pawned for me . My sickness has dragged them down to absolute poverty . Oh , how I wish they would come ! —it is terrible to die alone ! " Mrs. Chipperton's eyes closed ...
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... listen : all was silent ; noiselessly she lifted the latch and pushed open the door , then listened again : she could hear no sounds save the rattling casement , and the raindrops pat- tering against it . 66 Is there no light ? " asked ...
... listen : all was silent ; noiselessly she lifted the latch and pushed open the door , then listened again : she could hear no sounds save the rattling casement , and the raindrops pat- tering against it . 66 Is there no light ? " asked ...
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