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From that time he bore his wife's ill-humor much better than he had ever done, and, as he knew her to be neat, and notable, and saving, he began to think, that if her temper was not quite so bad, his home might still become as pleasant a place to him as ever the Bell had been; but unless she became more tractable he did not know what to do with his long evenings after the little ones were in bed, for he began, once more, to delight in playing with them.
"They are gentle as young girls," he said, "and far more tractable; thievish, of course, and untruthful but so are all children!
How several great lords took the hint, and on the same account declared for Martin; particularly one who, not having had enough of one wife, wanted to marry a second, and knowing Peter used not to grant such licenses but at a swingeing price, he struck up a bargain with Martin, whom he found more tractable, and who assured him he had the same power to allow such things.
It will make a material difference if these men are of a tractable disposition." The lime manufactured was shipped to Halifax, Boston and the West Indies, and on one occasion a cargo was sent to Newfoundland. There is in possession of the Hazen family an inventory of the property of the company at St.
'What is strange is, that she is prouder of me than of mamma, who is so much handsomer and more accomplished, more tractable, too, and making a figure and sensation that I never shall. 'Mrs. Nesbit knows better, said Miss Gardner, laughing. 'Don't say so. If John's illness had not prevented my coming out last year, I might have gone into the world like other girls.
Let thy conversation be without malice or envye, for that is a signe of a tractable and commendable nature. And in all causes of passion, admit reason for thy governesse. So shall thy Reputation be either altogether inviolable, or at the least not stayned with common Tinctures. 59th. Never express anything unbecoming, nor Act against the Rules Moral before your inferiours Hawkins v. 10.
Approach and handle him the same as you would an animal already broken, and through kindness you will, in less than a week, have your mule more tractable, better broken, and kinder than you would in a month, had you used the whip. Mules, with very few exceptions, are born kickers. Breed them as you will, the moment they are able to stand up, and you put your hand on them, they will kick.
The beginning of a wan smile vanished from her lips. “I also think you can’t stay in this room; and, surely, you needn’t hesitate . . .” “No. It doesn’t matter now. He has killed me. Rita is dead.” While we exchanged these words I had retrieved the quilted, blue slippers and had put them on her feet. She was very tractable. Then taking her by the arm I led her towards the door.
I was dining in town that evening, and took my purchase home by a late train; his demeanour was grave and intensely respectable; he was not the animal to commit himself by any flagrant indiscretion; he was gentle and tractable too, and in all respects an agreeable contrast in character to the original.
For the future I will do nothing, take not even the slightest, most unimportant step without your direct authorization or express command!" "It is well, Giovanni," said the Count, evidently much relieved to find his ardent protégé so tractable. "I will continue the work I have begun and also endeavor to bring it to a speedy and successful conclusion.
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