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She thought it was possible he would not master every detail, but at the same time she did not wish him to try; it would be insupportable to have him dragged into this, and in return for his kindness to her have a dozen vulgar and ridiculous things said and insinuated. "Look here," she said, "there is not any need for you to come, I can do better without you, I can indeed.
"It's getting near bed-time," she said to the Twins; and to the Stranger she added, "You must excuse the boldness of my children. They are brought up so far out of the world they scarcely understand the reverence due men like yourself. You must not permit them to impose upon your kindness." "I will gladly tell them about Pandora if you are willing," said the Stranger.
What a very apt emblem of kindness and friendship she thought them; when their gentle preaching and silent sympathy could alone so nearly do friendship's work; for to Fleda there was both counsel and consolation in flowers. So she found it this morning.
He eagerly sought opportunities for giving me pleasure, and to him I owe several fine minerals and an Icelandic book of the year 1601. May God reward his kindness and benevolence! July 1st. We retraced our steps as far as the river Huitha, over which we rowed, and then turned in another direction.
Political opinions. Charles R. Leslie's reminiscences of Morse, Allston, King, and Coleridge. C.B. King's letter. Sidney E. Morse's letter. Benjamin West's kindness. Sir William Beechy. Murders, robberies, etc. Morse and Leslie paint each other's portraits. The elder Morse's financial difficulties. He deprecates the war talk. The son differs from his father. The Prince Regent. Orders in Council.
"But let us sit down again and finish our tea," said Mr. Freely. "Let us leave the poor creature to himself." They walked into the parlour again; but Jacob, not apparently appreciating the kindness of leaving him to himself, immediately followed his brother, and seated himself, pitchfork grounded, at the table.
But I can't be sure; at any rate, my lady went on: "And so have I, a good, kind friend, he was to both of us; and to you he wished to show his kindness in even a more generous way than he has done. Mr. Gray has told you about his legacy to you, has he not?"
The blood started to the lady's cheek as she gave Waverley a reception in which courtesy was mingled with kindness, while her trembling hand and faltering voice showed how much she was startled and discomposed.
And to this he owes his being the best judge of good workmen, as he was the best friend to them. He sought out such everywhere, even in other countries; gave them the instruction of a master of the art; and treated them with the kindness of a father. They were indebted to him for their prosperity, and he owed to them the increase of fortune and of fame.
Mrs Fyne, don't tell me she wasn't mad. If you had only seen her face..." But Mrs Fyne was unflinching in her idea that as much truth as could be told was due in the way of kindness to the girl, whose fate she feared would be to live exposed to the hardest realities of unprivileged existences. She explained to her that there were in the world evil-minded, selfish people.
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