 And you will keep my little gift too," in Mr. Josceline's ear. " I have given a ring or two away in my time," reflected that gentleman when he found himself in his own apartment, " and in each case with a certain significance attaching to it. But I don't...  A Grape from a Thorn - Pàgina 104per James Payn - 1881Visualització completa - Sobre aquest llibre
 | George Smith, William Makepeace Thackeray - 1881 - 802 pàgines
...departure would be a misfortune indeed." "Do you really wish me to stay, then, a little longer? Really !" and the widow modestly lowered her eyes, and gave...booked, which is a great relief — my poor dear Ella." CHAPTER XXIV. A CHANGE OF VIEWS. ON the evening of the same day on which Mr. Josceline and his daughter... | |
 | John Stephen Farmer, William Ernest Henley - 1890 - 430 pàgines
...caught, taken, or disposed of. 1881-. JAS. PAVN. Graff from a Thorn, en. xxiii. ' I don't remember anyone having given me an " engaged ring " before; and it's...However, the lady's BOOKED, which is a great relief.' French thieves use ctre planchifor ' to be booked ' ; also etre mart (ie, 'to be dead'); the adjective... | |
 | J. M. Dixon - 1891 - 392 pàgines
...occurring every fourth year. P. Ladies are allowed to propose marriage to gentlemen during leap years. But I don't remember any one having given me an " engaged ring " before ; and it's not leap year (the year when ladies propose) neither. — JAMES PAYN. Least. — The least said the soonest mended... | |
 | George Smith, William Makepeace Thackeray - 1881 - 816 pàgines
...my time," reflected that gentleman vrhen he found himself in his own apartment, " and in each caso with a certain significance attaching to it. But I...booked, which is a great relief — my poor dear Ella." C1IAPTER XXIV. A CHANGE OF VIEWS. ON the evening of the same day on which Mr. Josceline and his daughter... | |
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