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Mortified as I was at his behavior, and resolved as I had been to dismiss him when I entered my offices, nevertheless I strangely felt something superstitious knocking at my heart, and forbidding me to carry out my purpose, and denouncing me for a villain if I dared to breathe one bitter word against this forlornest of mankind.
Fortunately, she had not committed herself in writing; he could produce no proof of the relations that had existed between them. The first and best use to make of her recovery would be to dismiss him after paying his expenses, privately and prudently, in money instead of by cheque. In the meantime, the man's insolence had left its revolting impression on her mind.
In the case of boys charged with petty offences fining is often a most valuable means of punishment. To dismiss with a caution may lead to nothing; to imprison is invariably a most disastrous course to pursue; to flog within a gaol may be too severe but to fine is an excellent method.
You quite captivated her, Blacklock. Can't you dine with us to-morrow night no, Sunday at eight? We're having in a few people I think you'd like to meet." If any one imagines that this bald, businesslike way of putting it set my teeth on edge, let him dismiss the idea; my nerves had been too long accustomed to the feel of the harsh facts of life.
Manfred, after some general conversation, desired Frederic to dismiss the two Knights, his companions, having to talk with him on urgent affairs.
Besides, Rogers, who had come down with the hotel omnibus, was at my side touching his hat. "I have ordered you a room and a private sitting-room with a balcony facing the sea. Put yourself in charge of me and your luggage in charge of Rogers and dismiss all thoughts of worry from your mind." "You are so restful," she laughed as we moved off. Then she scanned my face and said falteringly.
He's thoroughly up-to-date, you know; does the X-ray act; and keeps the pace of modern science." "You say you can answer for him," said the bishop genially. "Might I inquire who you are." "I'm named Westoby Ezra Westoby managing partner of Hodge & Westoby, boxers." "I like boxers," said the bishop in the tone of a benediction, rising to dismiss me. "I like one thousand dollar checks, too.
I think with Leadford, Nettie, that, as he put it, it is in the nature of things for men to be exclusive. . . . Minds are free things and go about the world, but only one man can possess a woman. You must dismiss rivals.
When any persons entertain themselves at my expense, I cannot help being very angry, and it is for this reason that I am going to give you a little advice. If you spare me we shall be mighty good friends; but if you treat me as I see you treat others, I shall say nothing to you; I shall, nevertheless, complain of you to your husband, and if he does not restrain you I shall dismiss him."
"Once more, and for the last, Mother Cerberus, I assure you I do not acknowledge your authority to dismiss me!" retorted Capitola. "So show me to the presence of your mistress!" "Perverse, like all the rest! Follow me!" said the house keeper, leading the way from the hall toward a back parlor.
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