 Parting-ton's spirit was up ; but I need not tell you that the contest was unequal. The Atlantic Ocean beat Mrs. Partington. She was excellent at a slop, or a puddle, but she should not have meddled with a tempest. Gentlemen, be at your ease — be quiet...  English Lands, Letters and Kings ... - Page 101by Donald Grant Mitchell - 1897Full view - About this book
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