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That book, a huge, much-gilded family Bible, was merely another portion of the insignia presented by the same kind friend; as also was the magnificent frock coat, three sizes too big for the shrunken old figure, in which I found him installed, shall I say? as I presently stood before him in response to a dignified inclination of his head, welcoming me, at the window.
'Certainly not, sir, if you will act for me. And Diane sailed away in her sweeping folds of black brocade. In a few moments more she was kneeling with hands locked together before a much-gilded little waxem figure of St. Eustacie with his cross-bearing stag by his side, which stood in a curtained recess in the alcove where her stately bed was placed. 'Monseigneur St.
It was a childish consolation, perhaps, but Dolly knew what she was doing and whom she was dealing with, and this comforting with confections was not without its kindly girlish tact. Chocolates were one of Phemie's numerous school-girl weaknesses, and a weakness so rarely indulged in that she perceptibly brightened when her friend produced the gay-colored, much-gilded box.
What would be thought of a book-collector who took to standing inkstands or pepperboxes on the tops of his tallest volumes by way of adornment? Yet domes on business buildings are every bit as appropriate. A choice collection of those monstrosities graces Park Row, one much-gilded offender varying the monotony by looking like a yellow stopper in a high-shouldered bottle!
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