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That boy had genius! But there would be a reaction, probably during, or immediately after, tea-time, for these two women were sincerely fond of one another.

'specially one a young lord oncommon fond o' me 'e were too, in 'is way, to the day 'is 'oss fell an' rolled on 'im. 'Jacob, says 'e, short like, for 'e were agoin' fast.

I realised it all of a sudden, and began to cry like a baby, but it's not your fault. It's only because I am so fond so fond of you, Peggy, and so sorry to think " "You dear, sweet goose! Stop crying this minute, and listen to me. There is no difference between us, and it's going to be exactly the same.

There is a true wild dog, however, in the Yukon province of the Canadian Dominion and in Alaska Canis pambasileus a dark, blackish-brown in colour. The Eskimo never under ordinary circumstances ate their dogs; on the other hand, the Amerindians were fond of dog's flesh, and in some tribes simply bred dogs for the table.

Grant spoke very nicely to him; told him her little boy was very fond of him, and gave him a good character, and that she hoped he would be like him very soon. She regretted that her own ill-health prevented her from giving him the indulgences he wanted, and that his father was too busy in providing for his welfare, to spare him any time.

Methinks I am fond of such a dealer as this who mends every day upon our hands, like a Dutch reckoning, where if you dispute the unreasonableness and exorbitance of the bill, the landlord shall bring it up every time with new additions.

The ewe, soon after, had two female kids, which were now so far grown as to be almost ready to propagate. At the same time, the old ewe was again with kid. The people were very fond of them, and they were in excellent condition.

She is a friend of Madame de Fischtaminel's: Madame Foullepointe, the wife of a broker, a charming man and a good fellow, very fond of his wife: he's crazy about her. His office and rooms are here, in the court, while those on the street are madame's. I know of no happier household. Foullepointe talks about his happiness everywhere, even at the Exchange; he's really quite tiresome."

My mother, who lived in perfect union with him both in desires and affection, received me very passionately. Apartments were provided for me by myself, and horses and servants allowed me in particular. My father never went a-hunting, an exercise he was exceeding fond of, but he would have me with him; and it pleased him when he found me like the sport.

"It's the last I'm to see of you, laddie. I'm knowing that fine and me that fond of you too, and looking on you as my ain son." "Come, auntie, come; you mustn't take it so seriously." "And to think a bit thing like that can make all this botherment!" "Nay, it's my own doing absolutely mine." "Aye, aye, man's the head, but woman turns it."