Unmarked6698
- Flag inappropriate
- Show review history
In that—that—trousseau Madame Rene had made me there was one, what she called "simple" lingerie frock. And it looked just as simple as the cheque it called for. It was of lawn as transparent as a cobweb, real lace and tiny delicious incrustations of embroidery. It fitted in lines that melted into curves, had enticements in the shape of a long sash and a dazzling breast-knot of shimmery blue, the colour of my eyes, and I looked new-born in it. "It is just as well she is gone," said he, quietly. "It is better that our conversation should be private." "Isabella, do not be rude!" cried Mrs. Dallas, who had overheard this passage at arms; whereupon the girl, with a defiant glance at her tormentor, left the room..
453 people found this
review helpful
kez_ h (Kez_h)
- Flag inappropriate
- Show review history
“This aint got poultry in it nor moosic nor nothin’,” complained one small youth. Moses made several further attempts to comply with the modest request of his teacher and at last each child held in grubby hands a book of quaint verses glorified by the tonic sol fah.I tried logging in using my phone number and I
was supposed to get a verification code text,but didn't
get it. I clicked resend a couple time, tried the "call
me instead" option twice but didn't get a call
either. the trouble shooting had no info on if the call
me instead fails.There was
A low rumble of thunder was heard in the distance and a flash of lightning made the coal-oil lamp look like a bilious spot in the room.
658 people found this
review helpful
Conrad
"Don't women know, John?" I managed to ask softly in memory of a like question he had put to me across that bread and jam with the rose a-listening from the dark. Here David, who had been fidgeting with his cigar, broke in impatiently. They paced for a minute or two in silence, and then Patricia gave a little sigh. "I am glad to hear it is only 'admire,'" he remarked, slowly, "for had the word been any other I should have resented it.".
298 people found this
review helpful