The world's wit and humor: an encyclopedia of the classic wit and humor of all ages and nations, 第 2 卷Lionel Strachey Review of reviews Company, 1905 |
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... Adams's Abolition petition , or , if pasted together , would have matched the great Chartist memorial . He would as soon treat a regiment or charter the grocery for the day , as any other way ; and after the crowd had heartily drank ...
... Adams's Abolition petition , or , if pasted together , would have matched the great Chartist memorial . He would as soon treat a regiment or charter the grocery for the day , as any other way ; and after the crowd had heartily drank ...
第46页
... Adam's apple of Mr. Hetson's neck became a very large pippin , in his attempt to swallow his grief . " I knowd it ! " said he , in tones the most dolorous , while the corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily and spas- modically ...
... Adam's apple of Mr. Hetson's neck became a very large pippin , in his attempt to swallow his grief . " I knowd it ! " said he , in tones the most dolorous , while the corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily and spas- modically ...
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... Adams . " " I don't know Mr. Adams , " I said ; " but I do know that Mansfield Humphreys would give a card to no one who might not be properly received by the gentleman to whom it was addressed . " Here Captain Surcingle , whose ...
... Adams . " " I don't know Mr. Adams , " I said ; " but I do know that Mansfield Humphreys would give a card to no one who might not be properly received by the gentleman to whom it was addressed . " Here Captain Surcingle , whose ...
第144页
... Adams " ; and all eyes followed our host , as he stepped forward to receive the unknown guest . As unabashed as a comet crossing the orbit of Jupiter on its way to the sun , the Honorable Washing- ton entered the Priory circle , and ...
... Adams " ; and all eyes followed our host , as he stepped forward to receive the unknown guest . As unabashed as a comet crossing the orbit of Jupiter on its way to the sun , the Honorable Washing- ton entered the Priory circle , and ...
第145页
... Adams away . But that gentleman immediately sat himself down by her side , and , crossing his legs , was evidently preparing to make himself agreeable . A slight shade of reserve with which she had taken her seat deepened for a moment ...
... Adams away . But that gentleman immediately sat himself down by her side , and , crossing his legs , was evidently preparing to make himself agreeable . A slight shade of reserve with which she had taken her seat deepened for a moment ...
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第139页 - An' she looked full ez rosy agin Ez the apples she was peelin'. 'Twas kin' o' kingdom-come to look On sech a blessed cretur, A dogrose blushin' to a brook Ain't modester nor sweeter. He was six foot o' man, A 1, Clear grit an' human natur' ; None couldn't quicker pitch a ton Nor dror a furrer straighter.
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第66页 - AGAIN I hear that creaking step! — He's rapping at the door! — Too well I know the boding sound That ushers in a bore. I do not tremble when I meet The stoutest of my foes, But Heaven defend me from the friend Who comes — but never goes!