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The continual splashing of the oxen keeps the feet of the rider constantly wet, and my men complain of the perpetual moisture of the paths by which we have traveled in Londa as softening their horny soles.
I came upon a tributary of this stream in the bottom of a deep and solemn gorge, whose steep sides were densely wooded except where the rock jutted out and revealed its dark nakedness, and where higher, near the sky, showed here and there a patch of heather-purple waste, on which the brilliant light was softening into evening tones.
Put a small quantity of carbonate of soda into the pot along with the tea, and this, by softening the water, will accelerate the infusion amazingly. Should the water be hard, it will increase the strength of your tea at least one half. Mechanics' Magazine. It is a curious fact, that the Chinese make no use of milk, either in its liquid state, or in the shape of curds, butter, or cheese.
Six months or a year can't matter so very much out of a lifetime, and you will never regret erring on the side of kindness." "Since when, may I ask, have you set yourself up as your father's mentor?" cried that gentleman with a growl; but he was softening obviously, and Margot knew as much, and pinched his nose for a change. "You must try to remember how you felt yourself when you were young.
For two successive days the burgomaster, Maria and Adrian, the Van der Does and Van Houts stood with brief intervals of rest among the throng on the citadel or the tower at the Cow-Gate; even Barbara, far more strengthened by hope than by the barley-porridge or the lean carrier- pigeon, would not stay at home, but dragged herself to the musician's look-out, for every one wanted to see the rising water, the earth softening, the moisture creeping between the blades of grass, then spreading into pools and ponds, until at last there was a wide expanse of water, on which bubbles rose, burst under the descending rain, and formed ever-widening circles.
'No, I won't have that said, exclaimed Ethel. 'Papa is the only softening influence in the house the only one that is tender. You see it is unlucky that Gertrude has so few that she really does love, with anything either reverend or softening about them.
We cannot enter with any particularity or depth into this marvellous and unique consciousness, but it is set forth here and that is the point to which especially I desire to turn your attention as the basis and the reason for a special tenderness softening His voice, and taking possession of His heart, as He thought of the impending separation. And is that not beautiful?
Therefore, in the first instance, 3 lb. of lime should be put into the tank, N, and subsequently each time such a quantity of lime should be added as is found to be necessary by the method hereinafter described. The quantity of the saturated lime water to be run into each of the softening tanks, Q, S, and V, will depend upon the hardness of the water.
It was with a softening touch of emotion that Dino added "I doubt whether he will easily forgive me. I have betrayed him. He does not dream that I would tell his secret." "Are you friendly with him, then?" "We are as brothers." "Where is he?" "In London." "Not gone to America then?" "Not yet. He starts in a few days, if not delayed. I am trying to keep him back."
"An what is the matter with my poor body, may it please you, kind sir?" she asked demurely, and stood with downcast eyes, like a scolded child. "It is wrong to deck the body," began Hilarius, softening at her attitude, "because, because " Again the merry laugh rang out. How old art thou?" She held up her small finger admonishingly. "Seventeen," replied Hilarius, surprised into reply.
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