Who are the happy ones? or, Home sketches. By the author of 'Quiet thughts for quiet hours'.1875 |
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... Ellen's province to see that these were always fresh and beautiful , and little Minnie had charge of the books , and no dust was ever allowed to gather upon these prime treasures of the house . The children had attached themselves to ...
... Ellen's province to see that these were always fresh and beautiful , and little Minnie had charge of the books , and no dust was ever allowed to gather upon these prime treasures of the house . The children had attached themselves to ...
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... awakened in Miss Wilson's mind , had been cherished and conned over , until it had ripened into action . Ellen and Minnie were now receiving daily instruc- tion from her in French , German , and draw- WHO ARE THE HAPPY ONES ? 59.
... awakened in Miss Wilson's mind , had been cherished and conned over , until it had ripened into action . Ellen and Minnie were now receiving daily instruc- tion from her in French , German , and draw- WHO ARE THE HAPPY ONES ? 59.
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... Ellen ? " " I would be the dove ; but then my ' dis- tant dear one ' must make haste home , for I am very unhappy when those I love are away from me ? " " And what would you be , Minnie ? " " The eagle , proudly careering his course of ...
... Ellen ? " " I would be the dove ; but then my ' dis- tant dear one ' must make haste home , for I am very unhappy when those I love are away from me ? " " And what would you be , Minnie ? " " The eagle , proudly careering his course of ...
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... Ellen , " and mama would like it , too . If you will be so kind as to repeat it again , I will write it down . " Miss Wilson did so , and Ellen put the little scrap into her portfolio . There were several drawings lying on the table ...
... Ellen , " and mama would like it , too . If you will be so kind as to repeat it again , I will write it down . " Miss Wilson did so , and Ellen put the little scrap into her portfolio . There were several drawings lying on the table ...
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... Ellen ; and then checking herself , as though sorry she had been surprised into this sudden avowal , she added , " It is very little we do , so little that it is almost nothing ; but mama says it is the willing mind that makes a gift ...
... Ellen ; and then checking herself , as though sorry she had been surprised into this sudden avowal , she added , " It is very little we do , so little that it is almost nothing ; but mama says it is the willing mind that makes a gift ...
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