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But from the time he was born he has never really lived on food, he has lived on music." Gerald, at the moment regaling himself with his second cake, gave evidence that he did not rely solely on the sustaining power of music. "And now, will you excuse me, dear Mr. Decker?" asked Mrs. Ivy, gathering her lavender skirts about her. "I am a very, very busy woman, and my desk claims much of my time.
He had given her reason to rely upon him; but the moon's gaze reaches far, and had discovered the quality of Walther Biberli's "steadfastness and truth." In one respect it proved the best and noblest; for among thousands of servitors the moon had not seen one who clung to his lord with more loyal devotion.
Try to see him, and give him something that Bobichel will hand you. I rely on your doing this." "What am I to say to Iron Jaws?" asked Bobichel. "Tell him that I will do all he asks. But you have another note for me?" "No, not a note."
It is believed that, in the last analysis, the only solution unless we are to rely solely upon the restraining power of public opinion is to qualify the principle of free contract in the railroad service." *
As the sole refuge for unpopular European monarchs, at one time, was a British man-of-war, so are feeble Mexican chiefs now compelled to rely for safety upon our national ships.
I was selected to take charge during certain hours of the night of a small isolated door upon the southwest side of the building. Two Sikh troopers were placed under my command, and I was instructed if anything went wrong to fire my musket, when I might rely upon help coming at once from the central guard.
Could not master obtain permission from his friend Captain Nemo to put us on land, if only so as not to lose the habit of treading on the solid parts of our planet?" "I can ask him, but he will refuse." "Will master risk it?" asked Conseil, "and we shall know how to rely upon the Captain's amiability."
"I shall try to do my duty in whatever situation in life I may be placed." "What are your plans when you reach New York?" "I shall try to find a place in a store, or counting-room." "Have you friends in the city on whose influence you can rely to help you to such a situation as you desire?" "No, sir; I have only myself to look to." "Only yourself! It is a bold undertaking."
He then stated that he had received information from a gentleman on whose word he could rely, a very affectionate servant of the King, but whose name he had promised not to reveal, that a very extensive conspiracy of heretics and sectaries had been formed, both within and without the Netherlands, that they had already a force of thirty-five thousand men, foot and horse, ready for action, that they were about to make a sudden invasion, and to plunder the whole country, unless they immediately received a formal concession of entire liberty of conscience, and that, within six or seven days, fifteen hundred men-at-arms would make their appearance before her Highness.
'You have promised, sir, replied Emily, after some hesitation. 'And is not my promise sufficient? added he sternly. 'You will recollect your former promise, Signor, said Emily, trembling, 'and may determine for me, whether I ought to rely upon this. 'Will you provoke me to declare to you, that I will not protect you then? said Montoni, in a tone of haughty displeasure.
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