...and plied a disguised usury. Dark-skinned, high-colored, enjoying ro- bust health, and showing when she laughed a brilliant set of teeth, white, long,... ...erks, and his physician, the banker would never compel himself to take the healthful precautions which might have prevented, or would at least modify,... ...ing the conversation which then took place something was said of Graslin’s health. The banker looked naively into the mirror, with bevelled edges in a... ...es and for dress. He was angry when he found out how much money his wife’s charities cost him; he called the cook to account, inquired into all the de... ...e beginning of the year 1828 Veronique had entirely recovered the blooming health which had given such beauty to the innocent young girl sitting at he... ...ng far more interesting in the eyes of painters. Becoming uneasy about his health, Graslin, to his wife’s despair, no longer desired to live on the gr...

...e still hale and hearty, and I do most heartily wish you many years yet of health and vigour. Your books I have in the American edition. I have ‘T ype... ...o dissent from his opinion. 145 Melville CHAPTER SEVENTEEN IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTH AND SPIRITS— FELICITY OF THE TYPEES—THEIR ENJOY- MENTS COMPARED WITH... ...mily table; no destitute widows with their chil- dren starving on the cold charities of the world; no beggars; no debtors’ prisons; no proud and hard-... ...usseau has told us be at one time experienced, the mere buoyant sense of a healthful physical existence. And indeed in this particular the T ypees had... ...TIVE ORATORY—THE INTERVIEW—ITS RESULTS—DEPARTURE OF THE STRANGER Returning health and peace of mind gave a new interest to everything around me. I sou... ... at home and dine at their club, almost invariably, during my intervals of health, enjoyed the afternoon repast with the bachelor chiefs of the Ti, wh...

...red, that he might celebrate the wedding as soon as Conrad’s infirm state of health would permit. Manfred’s impatience for this ceremonial was remarke... ...would give to Hippolita, who questioned her in the most anxious terms on the health of Manfred, and how he bore his loss. Matilda assured her he was w... ...ut I do not complain of the lot which Heaven has cast for me; I am young and healthy, and am not ashamed of owing my support to myself — yet think me ... ...ing he was employed by Hippolita in her The Castle of Otranto — Walpole 37 charities, ordered him to be admitted, intending to leave them together, ... ...our Hippolita’s virtues; I think her a Saint; and wish it were for my soul’s health to tie faster the knot that has united us — but alas! Father, you ... ... thou, brother? I come this instant from the castle, and left her in perfect health.” “Martelli,” replied the other Friar, “passed by the con vent bu...

...ut hint that the better air of this new district was more favourable to my health, as I was then suffering under the penalties of too rapid a growth, ... ...nd improving the beauties of nature, had found therein, as he said, bodily health, and a pleasing relaxation for the mind. At the bottom of the extend... ...op- pressive to their guest. They had their little round of occupa- tions, charities, and pleasures; Rachel had her poultry-yard and conservatory, and... ...igs caa’d those killing times, they wad hae drunken themsells blind to his health at ony time. Now you are to ken that my gudesire lived on Redgauntle... ...ass of brandy to himsell, and gave another to Hutcheon, and wished him all health and lang life, and said that, for himsell, he wasna lang for this wo... ...n his grave till he had righted his poor bond-tenant; and the second was a health to Man’s Enemy, if he would but get him back the pock of siller or t...

...pposite agen- cies, it is a miserable corrupter and blighter to the genial charities of the human heart. Soon after this I contrived, by means which I... ...se I was leaving the saviour of my life; yet I, consider- ing the shock my health had received, was cheerful and full of hope. She, on the contrary, w... ...robably always accompany a bodily constitution of primeval or antediluvian health. Thus, 43 Thomas de Quincey for instance, opium, like wine, gives a... ...ion of the benigner feelings incident to opium is no febrile access, but a healthy restoration to that state which the mind would naturally recover up... ...theon,” and “the beatific druggist” of 1804? Even so. And how do I find my health after all this opium-eating? In short, how do I do? Why, pretty well... ... term of eight years during your natural life, may as little disorder your health as mine was disordered by the opium I had taken for eight years, bet...

...eaming and dancing in accordance with the encouraging smiles on her fresh, healthy, red lips, as her hands, very soft and delicate, though of large an... ...est gentleness, and a good deal of quiet sadness. I suppose it is from his health, though he is much better now: he still coughs, and he moves slowly ... ...od when there is a change of constitu- tion, and that we may yet see him a healthy man.’ ‘Has he been going out, or seeing more people of late?’ ‘No—s... ...t she was saddened by the contrast between her joys and his sorrow and ill health, and thought it unkind to speak of her delight to one so far removed... ...the subject; but Albert persisted in inquiries about Mr. Martindale’s age, health, and the likeli- hood of his marrying, till she could no longer be w... ...imes not fully convinced of the pru- dence of all the accessories to their charities, and still less pleased at the influence exercised by Theresa ove... ...m thoughtless plea- sure and disregard of religion—nay, even of the common charities of home! And to fasten the guilt to herself were those few half-u... ... history-monger- ing! I have been teaching a ragged school, helping at any charities that needed a hand; but it seems amateur work, and I want to be i...

...onby? This is good news—unless,’ as she watched his grave face, ‘it is her health that brings her.’ ‘It is. She has consulted the surgeon of the Libra... ...ty, false principles, morbid excitement, not a line that ought to please a healthy mind.’— ‘Yet it has interest enough for you.’ ‘I am not Fitzjocelyn... ...utmost his love of art and decoration, while 18 Dynevor Terrace Vol 1 his charities and generous actions were hearty and lavish enough to satisfy eve... ...she had assisted them to receive the poor young wife, sent home in failing health. She thought of the sad weeks, so melan- choly in the impossibility ... ...nd, sensible mouth, the firm chin, broad though rather short forehead, and healthy though not highly- coloured cheek; and the voice—full, soft, and ch... ...ed that she had been made to suffer in private for differences of opinion. Health and spirits were breaking down; and, though she never uttered a word... ... knitted and made fancy-works, the sale of which fur- nished funds for her charities. She was highly educated, and had a great knowledge of natural hi... ...ent to the Northwold book-club and enrolled among the subscribers to local charities, and Miss Mercy Faithfull found that their purse and kitchen woul...

...e first dawn of mine. My nurse, Jaqueline, is likewise living: and in good health— the hands that opened my eyes to the light of this world may close ... ... Vulson was ill, I suffered with her; would willingly have given up my own health to establish hers (and, observe I knew the want of it from experienc... ...eal, “will certainly contribute.” I was by no means pleased with all these charities; I said nothing, but my heart was ready to burst with vexation. M... ... of mind and body that I ever recollect having experienced; young, full of health and security, placing unbounded confidence in myself and oth- ers; i... ...my former hostess, and remained there five or six weeks; during which time health, youth, and laziness, frequently rendered my temperament importunate... ... youth of my disposition sometimes preserve their purity at the expense of health, vigor, and frequently of life itself. My local situation should lik...

...if he had been rather better bred, less crotch- ety, and blessed with more health. Miss Matthews in her earlier scenes has touches of greatness which ... ..., usual to detect a lack of vivacity in the book, an evidence of declining health and years. It may be so; it is 6 Amelia at least certain that Field... ... bestow upon elaborating his work than he had previously had, and that his health was breaking. But are we perfectly sure that if the chronological or... ...ondition suggested themselves.—’ But if,’ said she, ‘my situation, even in health, will be so intolerable, how shall I, in the danger and agonies of c... ...given by which she could possibly conclude I was otherwise than in perfect health. And when I had excused myself, by assigning the true reason, she cr... ...declared that he will 538 Amelia leave his whole fortune, except some few charities, among Amelia’s children. As to Booth and Amelia, Fortune seems t...

...s, and said, with a slow, treble suavity— “Niece, I hope I see you well in health.” Miss Nancy kissed her aunt’s cheek dutifully, and answered, with t... ...nk you, aunt; and I hope I see you the same.” “Thank you, niece; I keep my health for the present. And how is my brother-in-law?” These dutiful questi... ...tion in several ways before his consent would be vouchsafed. His spare but healthy person, and high-featured firm face, that looked as if it had never... ...and the clergy—tasting a joke against them when he was in 94 Silas Marner health, but impatiently eager for their aid when anything was the matter wi... ...said, “I hope I see your honour and your rev- erence well, and wishing you health and long life and a happy New Y ear. And wishing the same to you, Mr... ...s cared for her; and made him look for images of that time in the ties and charities that bound together the fami- lies of his neighbours. The gold ha...

...ained there—strongly protesting against a situation which deprived him “of health, of society, of amuse- ment, of liberty, of congeniality of pursuits... ...distance. 14 The English Mail-Coach and Joan of Arc brain, and lungs in a healthy animal organisation. But, fi- nally, that particular element in thi... ...—viz., to be ridden; and the final cause of man is that he may improve the health of the crocodile by riding him a-fox-hunting before breakfast. And i... ...mages crowds into one towering armorial shield, a vast emblazonry of human charities and human love- liness that have perished, but quartered heraldic...

...u, who would have been such a powerful protector to me in the days of your health and strength, can now only sympathize in my joys and sorrows, withou... ...h for one, sir,” said Villefort; “but I shall explain to him your state of health, and make excuses for you, for the scene cannot fail of being a most... ... Saint-Meran was, doubtless, advancing in years, but she enjoyed excellent health.” Morrel began again to breathe freely, which he had not done during... ... woman destined to live to be a hundred years old, from her apparent sound health and great activity of mind and body. How old was she?” “Franz assure... ...nd as to offer it me, I cannot say I should at all object to drinking your health in a glass of it.” “Take some, then, and come back immediately.” Bar... ...he valet de chambre announced, — “M. de Boville, receiver-gen- eral of the charities.” “Ma foi,” said Monte Cristo; “I think I arrived just in time to... ...ditor who visits me.” “You are right, baron,” answered M. de Boville; “the charities present themselves to you through me: the widows and orphans depu... ...s grant from him.” 391 Alexandre Dumas “Oh, you may make sure of him; his charities alone amount to 20,000 francs a month.” “It is magnificent! I wil...

...nces, Rome was profitably de- stroyed; and in any other sense, whether for health or for the conveniences of polished life, or for architectural magni... ... faith all the three months?” Thus the very fountain of all the “household charities” and household virtues was polluted. And after that we need littl... ...es of the army—those even which were trying to the most vigorous youth and health: marching, for example, on stated occasions, twenty English miles wi... ...n army had been kept true to their duties, and vigilant by emulation and a healthy ambition. But, when the ripeness of corruption had by dissolving th... ...ivate familiarity with some constitutional infirmity affect- ing his daily health, or with some habits of life incompatible with longevity, or with bo... ...y some curious experiments it has appeared that such a mode of life is the healthiest. But at the same time, we have ascertained that the quantity of ...

...r than sitting in a stuffy, enervating bedroom. The open air is distinctly healthy, hardy, simple…. The day was breezy, and there was a perpetual rust... ...howed her shoes and ankles. He noted her graceful, easy steps. A figure of health and lightness it was, sunlit, and ad- vancing towards him, something... ... in those days of his certificates and forehead, but little of his honest, healthy face beneath it. (To tell the truth there was nothing very wonderfu... ... sumed. “Cannot you imagine the best man rising:—’Ladies and gentlemen—the health of the bride.’ That is what the best man has to do, isn’t it?” By wa... ..., and why shouldn’t I? For example, these people might give it to Pub- lic Charities, minister to the fattened secretary, the prodigal younger son. Af...

...is son, and devoted the remainder to various public institutions and local charities. Rowland’s third was an easy competence, and he never felt a mome... ...ly scratched his head. “Why, he ‘s youth, you know; he ‘s innocence, he ‘s health, he ‘s strength, he ‘s curiosity. Yes, he ‘s a good many things.” “A... ...seem to himself culpably eager. “We ‘ll drink then to-day at dinner to the health of our friend.” * * * Having it much at heart to convince Mr... ... high white hat, drinking champagne from a broken tea-cup to Mr. Striker’s health. Miss Striker had her father’s pale blue eye; she was dressed as if ... ...te. As for Rowland, the spirit of kindly mirth prompted him to propose the health of this useful old gentleman, as the effective author of their pleas... ...ho had her cousin’s household economy in charge that he was in the best of health and spirits, and had gone forth a few hours before with his hat on h...

...edded. Kings have adorned her with fan tastic buildings, endowed her with charities, crammed her with pensioners, and drenched her with blood. She is... ...en blood brothers together up Kulu way, and feigning great anxiety for thy health. He was very thin and hungry, so I gave orders to have him stuffed t... ...y hinds to save himself from an apoplexy. He is so full of anxiety for thy health that he sticks to the cook house door and stays himself with scraps....

...en happy, in an earnest, unplayful fashion, being blessed besides by three healthy, active, self-reliant children, all girls. They were all pedestrian... ...ty. The atmo- sphere of that holiday was—if I may put it so—brightly dull. Healthy faces, fair complexions, clear eyes, and never a frank smile in the... ...ith well-known county people as she said) to direct the studies, guard the health, form the mind, polish the manners, and gen- erally play the perfect... ...ery well. They were always well. Both Fyne and Mrs. Fyne spoke of the rude health of their children as if it were a result of moral excellence; in a p... ...ked Flora very much. She hadn’t the high spirits which endear grown-ups to healthy children, Mrs. Fyne explained unflinchingly. Flora had been staying... ...sh stab, bereft of moral support which is wanted in life more than all the charities of material help. She had never had it. Never. Not from the Fynes...

...nd Harry could not boast of much beauty, but were stout sturdy pictures of health; Harry’s locks in masses of small tight yellow curls, much given to ... ... about it, when Uncle Mackenzie said he ought? He answered that he thought health and happy home attachments were a better provision for us to set out... ...bout a poor ignorant woman, over- whelmed with poverty, children, and weak health. “I have been thinking a great deal about what you said last time we... ...t to know what you think of Norman.” “How do you mean?” said Margaret; “in health or spirits?” “Both,” said Dr. May. “Poor boy! he has never held up h... ...e could not have gone a better way to set about it. I should not wonder if health and nerves were damaged for life!” “Oh! papa, papa!” cried Ethel, in... ...ome, and his father’s like- wise, in paying curates, and raising funds for charities. She scarcely expected Mr. Edward Wilmot to accept the offer, awa... ... it only the natural state of things, that the vicar should reign over the charities of the place. The committee was not dissolved—that would have bee... ...- cious thoughts out of book, painting or concert, occasions for Christian charities in each courtesy of society, and op- portunities for cheerful sel...

...r W ackford, ‘makes his flesh shine a good deal, and parents thinks that a healthy sign.’ With this explanation, and a peculiarly knowing look to eke ... ...boy that he took with him?’ Squeers stated his name. ‘Was he young or old, healthy or sickly, tractable or rebel- lious? Speak out, man,’ retorted Ral... ...orated the counting-house wall, were designs for almshouses, statements of charities, and plans for new hospitals. A blunderbuss and two swords hung a... ...’ replied the butler. ‘A magnum of the double-diamond, David, to drink the health of Mr Linkinwater.’ Instantly, by a feat of dexterity, which was the... ...ble-diamond, ‘and David, eight. There! Now, you’re all of you to drink the health of your best friend Mr Timothy Linkinwater, and wish him health and ... ...rs, who consider him an inesti- mable treasure. Tim Linkinwater, sir, your health. Devil take you, Tim Linkinwater, sir, God bless you.’ With this sin...

...s mind for him to gnaw and worry, corrects the vagrancies and promotes the healthy activities, whether there be mar- row in it or not. Supposing it fu... ...s leave of Mrs. Elizabeth Beauchamp, respecting her for her constitutional health and brightness, and regretting for the sake of the country that she ... ...e a man of him, according to the doctor’s prescription: sweet is home, but health is sweeter! Then was there another curious exhibition of us. Gentlem... ...was conscious of a tumultu- ous rush of sensations, none of them of a very healthy kind, coming as it were from an unlocked chamber of her bosom, hith... ...quare the accounts of the vot- ers, and settle arrears. They reckon up the health of their two members and the chances of an appeal to the country whe... ... thing but obloquy for his pains. Half of the small fortune he has goes in charities and subscriptions. Will that touch you? But I think little of tha...