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Ichabod Wright; his disclaimer of the title of Professor, "which I share with so many distinguished men Professor Pepper, Professor Anderson, Professor Frickel"; his attempt to comfort the old gentleman who was afraid of being murdered, by reminding him that "il n'y a pas d'homme necessaire"; and in all these cases the humour subserves and advances a serious criticism of books or of life.
While there, one of the female slaves did something which displeased her mistress. She took a chisel and mallet, and very deliberately cut off one of her toes!" But we shall be told, that 'slave-breeders' are regarded with contempt, and the business of slave breeding is looked upon as despicable; and the hot disclaimer of Mr. Stevenson, our Minister Plenipotentiary at the Court of St.
There was an express disclaimer of any interference with slavery in the States. The doctrine of the party was embodied in a phrase which became one of its mottoes: "Freedom national, slavery sectional." For its Presidential candidate the convention passed by all the well-known political leaders, and chose Col. John C. Fremont of California.
But it seemed ungallant to be in such haste to deny the responsibility. He felt rather that the disclaimer should come from the girl; and she made no move; indeed, he almost fancied he saw the ghost of a smile. Under his irritation with the woman and her clumsy tongue, he was conscious of a secret glow of pleasure.
If God had relented, everything, he felt convinced, would yet be well with him. And what is to be said of Flora; is any excuse needed for the extreme step that she took in forcing a confession of love from Leslie? Well, possibly there is; it may be that there are people who would assert that, despite her disclaimer, she was unmaidenly.
I know I am by no means what I ought to be," here he made another pause, hoping for some word or sign of disclaimer, which, however, never came "but I hope you will not judge me too harshly. I am an orphan, remember.
This decision was communicated to the Spanish authorities and, according to the agreement, the salute to the United States flag was dispensed with, and on January 3, 1874, the Spanish minister, on behalf of his government, expressed a disclaimer of an intent of indignity to the flag of the United States.
'I assure you, he writes, 'I have never read a volume of them till they were printed, a delightful selection of words, for it looks decisive, and means absolutely nothing. To back his disclaimer, Scott offered to review himself in the Quarterly, which he did. But this case was clearly one out of the common way, and rather part of an elaborate practical joke than anything else.
Sit down here and listen to the story of my discovery; and when it is ended you will perceive that I very well may be excited by it and still be sane." Being assured by this calmer speech that Fray Antonio had not taken leave of his senses, I made a weak disclaimer, that he smilingly accepted, of my too clearly expressed doubts in that direction; and so seated myself to listen.
Suddenly he had been called captain, and after making a disclaimer or two at first, he had let it go; it was a minor dishonesty, and forced upon him in a measure. The old aunt calmly stated that he had joined the army, been rapidly promoted, and had resigned. People laughed a little, but not to her face.
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