| 单词 | benefactress |
| 例句 | The first time I saw a fingerbowl was at the home of my benefactress. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z “What shocking conduct, Miss Eyre, to strike a young gentleman, your benefactress’s son! Your young master.” Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z The Far Common was different, a gift of the rich lady benefactress. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z She had long retired from her previous way of life, had presented her garden to Gotama’s monks, taking refuge in his teachings, and belonged to the women and benefactresses attached to the pilgrims. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z As the Civil War raged around Mount Vernon, Dr. Brandt said, Union and Confederate benefactresses “were able to transcend politics.” A Designer’s Sale of Memorabilia 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z For dinner, my benefactress and I wound up at one of the city’s trendiest restaurants, Sushi Nakazawa, in the West Village. Perspective | Gene Weingarten: Yes, my $450 dinner was worth every penny 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z She flings herself into the drama’s more lurid episodes with impressive physical aplomb, as when a drug-addled Cody strips naked and threatens to assault his would-be benefactress. | 'High': Assisting Recovery, Craving Redemption 2011-04-20T02:01:29Z Soon Grover is settled in Anne’s guest cottage and impressing his benefactress with his impeccable manners and mad skills with begonias. Review: ‘Sophie and the Rising Sun’ Has Forbidden Love in a Foreboding Time 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z But it’s insulting that we never get a sense of Abdul’s deeper motivations, the desires that lurk beneath his smiling, unquestioning devotion to his benefactress. Judi Dench rules (again) in the lopsided crowdpleaser 'Victoria & Abdul' 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z One is between the heroine and her former tutor, now Mrs Weston, and the other when Harriet kisses her benefactress’s hand. Secret Regency snogs: a guide to furtive love (and other naughty bits) in Jane Austen 2015-05-25T04:00:00Z To the town of Maintenon the "very powerful and pious" lady who bore its name was a great benefactress. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z She is my benefactress here, as you were in England. The History of Margaret Catchpole A Suffolk Girl 2012-04-03T02:00:27.997Z The Roman people resorted there in crowds to behold once more their loved benefactress—the mother of the poor, the consoler of the afflicted. Walks in Rome 2012-03-31T02:00:36.010Z Clodagh, of course, in her heart had her own secret belief as to the identity of her benefactor or benefactress, but the mysterious "fairy lady" she never saw again. Fairies Afield 2012-03-18T02:00:20.790Z Joe felt completely unmanned, and mingled his tears with those of his beloved and revered benefactress, while he bent to receive her parting benediction. Wise Saws and Modern Instances, Volume II (of 2) 2012-03-12T03:00:23.003Z God, indeed, has provided just such a home for your wandering son, and has given him wealth to reward the goodness of his benefactress. Noble Deeds of American Women With Biographical Sketches of Some of the More Prominent 2012-03-10T03:00:13.687Z His benefactress could not succeed in arguing him out of his belief, and had just told him to leave the fish at the back-door, as Margaret made her appearance before her future mistress. The History of Margaret Catchpole A Suffolk Girl 2012-04-03T02:00:27.997Z In better days, the queen had been her benefactress, and she loved her as all did who knew her well. The Maid of Honour, Volume 2 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:34.990Z Marie de Valence, the foundress of Pembroke College, was a noted benefactress to Denny, and in her statutes solemnly enjoined on the scholars of the former institution "kindness" towards the recluses of the latter. Highways and Byways in Cambridge and Ely 2012-02-03T03:00:22.657Z She knitted stockings and gloves, and received a monthly allowance from a lady benefactress. What Shall We Do? 2012-01-29T03:00:11.167Z In one school, Somerton, I was amused to find a printed copy of regulations for the conduct of the children, including injunctions never to forget their benefactress. Fifty-One Years of Victorian Life 2012-01-15T03:00:15.917Z She left the presence of that kind lady and most sincere friend with scarce a curtsy, and with such a pale, downcast countenance, as deeply distressed her benefactress. The History of Margaret Catchpole A Suffolk Girl 2012-04-03T02:00:27.997Z When Gabrielle strove to persuade her benefactress that she saw things en noir the latter gave her haughty head a toss. The Maid of Honour, Volume 2 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:34.990Z Luther never forgot his benefactress, Mrs. Cotta, and in later years, when her son studied at Wittenberg, he received him into his house. Life of Luther with several introductory and concluding chapters from general church history 2012-01-12T03:00:13.267Z The sound of my voice brought me to myself, and I instantly recollected I ought to make some acknowledgment to my fair benefactress. The Sylph, Volume I and II 2012-01-09T03:00:19.583Z It was probably the wish to be useful to his benefactress that had drawn Mr. James to Bath. Lola Montez An Adventuress of the 'Forties 2012-01-08T03:00:19.240Z Her heart heaved convulsively, a faintness and dizziness came upon her, and she would really have fallen had she not been supported by the kind attentions of her benefactress. The History of Margaret Catchpole A Suffolk Girl 2012-04-03T02:00:27.997Z Was he to understand that, of course, he must respect the wishes in all things of so magnanimous a benefactress? The Maid of Honour, Volume 2 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:34.990Z For a short time Phillis stayed with a friend of her deceased benefactress; then she hired a room and lived by herself. The Freedmen's Book 2012-01-05T03:00:39.763Z As he looked at the Prince, he saw also the sweet image of that great lady, his benefactress. The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) 2012-01-02T03:00:27.980Z He meant the asylum of which Do�a Carmen was the chief benefactress. Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z I had, nevertheless, determined to thank my benefactress first, and, ignoring Dixon's advice, sent up my name. The Mistress of Bonaventure 2011-11-28T03:00:22.190Z Why! neither more nor less than the betrayal of his benefactress to her enemies. The Beautiful White Devil 2011-11-11T03:00:24.760Z She was always called Phillis Wheatley, the name bestowed upon her when she first entered the service of her benefactress, and by which she had become known as a poetess. The Freedmen's Book 2012-01-05T03:00:39.763Z Who is our benefactress in the authorship of these books the world knows not. Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck 2011-11-04T02:00:18.377Z When mankind saw the conflict they became silent, subdued with apprehension lest the cruel monster should conquer their benefactress. Folk-Tales of the Khasis 2011-11-01T02:00:19.730Z Three-and-twenty years have I lived with her, and I can testify to her goodness in every respect; she was such a benefactress to the poor. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. II (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:24.180Z But his feelings soon underwent a change towards his benefactress. The Beautiful White Devil 2011-11-11T03:00:24.760Z It was not long before Olive found out the true nature of her supposed benefactress. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z They represent only a small portion of what his aunt, his benefactress, has found to be missing from her box of disused trinkets and heirlooms. From School to Battle-field A Story of the War Days 2011-10-10T02:00:19.987Z Thus mankind were the unconscious deliverers of their noble benefactress from the hand of her cruel oppressor. Folk-Tales of the Khasis 2011-11-01T02:00:19.730Z And if I fail with ten of them, the eleventh may prove a benefactress.' The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. II (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:24.180Z Look down, my gentle friend, my benefactress and protecting angel,—my first, my last, and only love, and let me in your smiles find a confirmation of my bliss! Bungay Castle: A Novel. v. 1/2 2011-09-27T02:00:20.260Z When I was recovered, and this kind benefactress asked me what I would do, I said I must go home, and though I had no money, my uncle would right willingly pay my charges. Palm Tree Island 2011-09-21T02:00:31.730Z She is adopted by a wealthy lady, and resides abroad until the death of her benefactress. Blackie & Sons Catalogue - 1891 Books for Young People 2011-09-19T02:00:13.163Z Years had not made Lauzun in love with his benefactress, and he arrived to meet her well resolved to finish simply with expressions of gratitude and of love. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z Here he turned to Basia: "We can take to Pan Rushchyts the letters which her grace, our benefactress, has mentioned." Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z Mance, who three years later became the founder of the Hôtel Dieu at Montreal, funds for the purpose having been supplied by a rich benefactress in France, Madame de Bullion. Count Frontenac Makers of Canada, Volume 3 2011-09-09T02:01:02.147Z She would say, with a serene smile, “weak, weak; but joy, joy here,” laying her hand on her bosom, then pressing that of her compassionate benefactress. Samboe; or, The African Boy 2011-09-04T02:00:04.743Z King of Spain; and they earned it by treason to France, their benefactress, and by a servile attachment to the Court of Spain, which was covertly thwarting them in Italy. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z But here let us turn back to Froissart, who, under the year 1369, turns suddenly aside from his chronicle of battles and sieges, to pay a heartfelt tribute to his first benefactress. Chaucer and His England 2011-09-01T02:00:19.940Z "Your ladyship, my benefactress, fought really like a cavalier," said he. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z This is the way some of these costly lady dolls talk about their benefactresses when the gas is out and they think no one overhears them. The Black Poodle And Other Tales 2011-08-30T02:00:37.963Z It was Billy Lee, and he was evidently a relative of Winona’s would-be benefactress. Winona of the Camp Fire 2011-08-28T02:00:35.510Z Untrue ones, my lady benefactress, untrue,--they have all merely grown on the road. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z The members of the syndicate felt themselves public benefactresses as they consulted the rest of the Form upon the drawing up of the list. The Girls of St. Cyprian's A Tale of School Life 2011-08-24T02:00:19.813Z I intended to ask of you and my benefactress a refuge for this maiden while I went to Rashkoff alone; but since you say that it is safe everywhere, I will take her. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z Then not fancying her self-imposed task of watching her benefactress, and convinced that there was no danger, Violet stole away. World's End A Story in Three Books 2011-08-16T02:00:47.740Z While Patricia's benefactress gave her message the circle of ghosts was making way for the other Knickerbockers to enter. The ghosts of their ancestors 2011-08-08T02:00:20.667Z I have come to inquire about the health of my lady benefactress, whether some pain has not come from the fright. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z He did not press his inquiry, but told her Judith had requested him to look after her "benefactress." Judith Trachtenberg A Novel 2011-08-03T02:00:13.470Z "It was for this that you, my benefactress, sent them sleigh-riding?" Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z Violet’s gentle and affectionate mind was filled with fear lest her benefactress should suffer some injury. World's End A Story in Three Books 2011-08-16T02:00:47.740Z On her return she received the congratulations of her benefactress, the Countess Elise, and of her good friend the pastor, but both advised her to keep her audience and the emperor's promise a profound secret. Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected Vol. I (of 3) 2011-07-24T02:00:11.383Z Whoever feels her hand upon a wounded, quivering heart, knows that she is the benefactress, not the taskmistress of humanity. On the Cross A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau 2011-07-17T02:00:33.887Z The truly offensive benefactress of her fellow-creatures is Mrs. Pardiggle, who, maxim in mouth and tract in hand, turns everything she approaches to stone. Dickens English Men of Letters 2011-07-13T02:00:19.017Z But confess, my benefactress, that you did not bring these titmice here without secret designs. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z He had advised the Kellers to erect a crucifix by the side of the road where the accident had occurred, and to give the church three hundred gulden for masses for their benefactress's soul. Only a Girl: or, A Physician for the Soul. 2011-07-13T02:00:14.230Z Then their respected friend and benefactress, Mrs. Delf. Nevermore 2011-07-08T02:00:23.973Z Such were the terrible accusations raging in Josepha's passionate soul against the countess, charges which effaced the memory of all she owed her former benefactress. On the Cross A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau 2011-07-17T02:00:33.887Z Never will I pass another night under the same roof with one who could so basely desert a benefactress in distress!... The Widow Barnaby Vol. III (of 3) 2011-07-01T02:00:15.707Z Well, gracious benefactress, either it will increase or it will not increase. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z The little ones knew their benefactress, and tried to catch a smile; and she was ever ready to smile on those whom she obliged; for she loved all her fellow creatures, and love lightens obligations. Mary Wollstonecraft's Original Stories 2011-06-26T02:00:10.173Z I gained the old man: he consented to our wishes, and I returned with happy tidings to my benefactress. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z They would walk together for hours on the shore, where a crowd of admirers was sure to gather around them, while I sat upon the veranda with my benefactress, anxious and disturbed. Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life 2011-06-12T02:00:07.963Z No—not while I, the sworn keeper of the wishes of her who was to me a benefactress, can raise a hand to balk him. Faithful Margaret A Novel 2011-06-10T02:00:21.627Z I thought it was a message to Simon, and that my dear benefactress was impatient to intercede for my sister. In Both Worlds 2011-06-08T02:00:17.360Z I thanked my kind benefactress, and walked all that night without deviating from the road she had pointed out. The Thousand and One Days A Companion to the 'Arabian Nights' 2011-06-04T02:00:14.880Z He still saw the coat falling down from her shoulders; saw that noble form, begirt with radiance, stand beside him; and his soul hied over rocks and forests on the footsteps of his vanished benefactress. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z Now that my benefactress had fallen into entire dependence upon those she loved for happiness, was it strange that I stood ready to give up my youth for her and her beautiful child? Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life 2011-06-12T02:00:07.963Z Sarah regarded her benefactress with a species of devotion. Ormond, Volume I (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:26.023Z This fatal suspicion and mistrust of others: even his benefactress was not to be spared. Old Kensington 2011-05-29T02:00:09.797Z Falling on his knees before Alice, he seized her hand and pressed it to his lips, exclaiming, "Tell me the name of my benefactress, lady, for it shall be enshrined in my memory for ever." The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z Conceiving himself now to be in the immediate neighborhood of his lovely benefactress, Wilhelm hoped he might obtain some tidings of her if he sent out the harper; but in this, too, he was deceived. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z Then Belle-Ann's round chin lowered and her curls were on the woman's breast and her arms crept up and around and locked about the neck of her benefactress. The Red Debt Echoes from Kentucky 2011-05-08T02:00:04.810Z The reins of household government slipped easily into Eliza's hands, and that reticent, faithful young woman proved worthy of the confidence so long reposed in her by her benefactress. A Speckled Bird 2011-05-06T02:00:09.097Z In 1773 he visited St. Petersburg to thank his benefactress and was received with great honour. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde 2011-04-14T02:00:57.977Z Let our benefactress not suffer too much in our cause. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:06.657Z The greatest service I did my benefactress was in bringing into order the extensive forests which belonged to her. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z Not content, therefore, with plundering her benefactress in other respects, Mrs. Sanford actually took the set of teeth from Mrs. Jones's mouth, and hid them in her own trunk. Mississippi Outlaws and the Detectives Don Pedro and the Detectives; Poisoner and the Detectives 2011-03-28T02:00:28.167Z By these means, she obtained the title of the parent of her country; and, if she persevere, will acquire that of the benefactress of mankind. Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z They are Baroness Hirsch, the world benefactress, and Baron Albert Rothschild, the head of the French branch of the great banking family. Makers of Modern Medicine 2011-03-05T03:00:29.580Z And from that day forth, little Aurora, as her kind benefactress called her, was domesticated at Mount Sunset Hall. Sharing Her Crime 2011-03-04T03:00:54.907Z The old lady, who had been Theresa's benefactress, died, leaving her a little property in land, and a handsome sum by way of legacy. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z King �geus, and my dear mother, �thra, and all the fathers and mothers in Athens, and all the sons and daughters too, will love and honor thee as their benefactress. A Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales For girls and boys 2011-02-25T03:01:12.793Z Behold the proud gentleman, who completes his list of honorable actions by ensnaring the affections of that unthinking girl—the betrothed wife of another, the daughter of his benefactress. The Romance of a Poor Young Man A Drama Adapted from the French of Octave Feuillet 2011-02-23T03:00:30.700Z It is no wonder, therefore, the faithful creatures were devoted to the daughter of their benefactress, and I had the most cheering confidence in the tried sagacity as well as integrity of both. A Wife's Duty A Tale 2011-02-17T03:00:19.313Z Never had the tender love and cherishing care of the young girl been so manifested as in the sick-room of her benefactress. Sharing Her Crime 2011-03-04T03:00:54.907Z Perhaps you may say, that it was out of regard to your benefactress that I spared you. Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. 2011-02-15T03:00:16.383Z Lucy found in the relation reasons more than sufficient to explain what had appeared strange in the manners of her benefactress. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z Before him also, stood—though in polite disguise—the same untiring benefactress, from whose purse, he could not help suspecting, came a great part of his salary, nominally supplied by the rental of the pews. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z In another he apostrophizes her as "My benefactress, my teacher,—magistra—my sister, my mother." Woman in Science With an Introductory Chapter on Woman's Long Struggle for Things of the Mind 2011-01-12T03:00:29.853Z Had you been my own child you would have been a stronger man; not a weak fool squandering money, and defying your benefactress. The Pagan's Cup 2011-01-06T03:00:42.697Z "When your Majesty ceases to be a benefactress," he said, gracefully bowing. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z Around the outside of the medallions is a double border of panels containing the arms of the royal benefactress, a field of red bearing the golden castles of Castile. Stained Glass Tours in France 2010-12-30T03:00:24.760Z "Pray look upon me as your well-wisher and would-be benefactress," said the widow. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z I need deny myself nothing, and yet be in the eyes of those who measure charity arithmetically a princely Christian benefactress. Willing to Die 2010-12-20T17:12:00.040Z Night and day I waited upon my benefactress, with the fondness of affection, and the fidelity and unwearied steadfastness of principle. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 15 The place is like heaven after London: therefore I owe a debt of gratitude to my benefactress. The Man Who Rose Again It tells me that you are in trouble—you, the best friend I have in the world, my benefactress. The Cabinet Minister A farce in four acts Seeing the supplication in my eyes she lifted up the thick dirty-gray shawl with the air of a benefactress. Woman “I, at least,” Gavin said in a low voice, “will know who is the benefactress, and think none the worse of her because she is a gypsy.” The Little Minister She then locked the box, and I, with tears of gratitude in my eyes, went and placed the jewels in my trunk, and returned to the bed of my benefactress. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 15 She mistook the impersonal attitude of her benefactress for credulous weakness. The Wave An Egyptian Aftermath Poor Jeanne thought she was in a dream, she could only clasp her hands in speechless gratitude, and gaze on her unknown benefactress. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 6 of 6 To increase the value of the gift, I confess I did presume to name you as their benefactress. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 Fortunately, I yesterday received several sums that were due to me, so that I was enabled to advance the money for your benefactress, and to pay off your unfortunate debt. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 2 of 6 "To no one else on earth would I give it; but from my best benefactress I can withhold nothing." Valeria The Martyr of the Catacombs "This," he said, "is the original of 'Earth's Fair Daughters,' the canvas that brought me to the front; and here"—handing an album—"is the presentment of my benefactress." Love's Usuries There was a box of candy sent by Kid Sullivan to his benefactress, and, although the contents looked positively poisonous, they came from a grateful heart, and she appreciated them hugely. A Top-Floor Idyl The judge's wife had approached, and Titus gained an advantage by introducing her, and saying: "This is the benefactress of the whole neighborhood." Landolin The female wit of the days of Pope; benefactress of the species. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine Paraguass� was moreover an enlightened woman and a benefactress, and is greatly honored by Brazilians. Women of America Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 10 (of 10) So he had a long life and a happy, and in gratitude to his benefactresses he placed on his shield three horns, as men may see them to this day.” Legends of Florence Collected from the People, First Series But few of them thought twice of their ancient benefactress who had welcomed their ancestors, taught them, started them abuilding in the rock their vast cavern homes. The Dark Goddess Meanwhile, Germany mourned the absence of the benefactress, but all Burgundy exulted over her return. Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) "Then what are we to do?" answered the "benefactress" in an agitated way. Peasant Tales of Russia Also, I mean to be a benefactress to your valley; thousands and thousands of people will bless my name for what I shall do for them. Black Diamonds In 1773 Diderot started on an expedition to thank his imperial benefactress in person, and he passed some months at St Petersburg. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 4 "Diameter" to "Dinarchus" When he became emperor, he displayed his gratitude by sending for the son of his former benefactress and making him protospatharios, or chief of the guards. Women of Early Christianity I cannot leave my benefactress to be persecuted to death, even though I may one day be compelled to enter the dark valley of the shadow of death, without absolution. Tales from the German. Volume II. The Lichtensteins, The Sorceress, The Anabaptist He had borrowed much more than the ten dollars he still owed his benefactress. A Soldier's Trial An Episode of the Canteen Crusade So, too, when she had given everything she might possibly inherit to her benefactress, she saw instantly the immediate and future advantages of such a course. Command Felix, the goldsmith, was more anxious for the safety of the ornament designed for his benefactress, than for his own life. Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace She was the benefactress of the poor, and honoured by the whole city. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors She had hardly a penny of her own—but she was marked down as a benefactress. Leonore Stubbs He saw the ragged troops seize his benefactress and leap for the guide. Bring Me His Ears Poor Betty's gratitude blinded her so completely, that she had forgot to calculate the vast proportion which this generous benefactress was to receive out of her little gains. The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales She stooped to receive the fond kiss of her benefactress, and went into her own room. Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part She was herself engaged, and had good prospects, while Timéa was her benefactress, and had promised her a rich dowry. Timar's Two Worlds As he recalled their last meeting and this one his benefactress struck him as a person who had the gift of provoking laughter. The Campfire Girls on the Field of Honor “He will come,” hopefully suggested Moll, whose little heart sympathized deeply with her benefactress. Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time Somehow it struck them as meaning there might be a trace of danger in the secret mission which Jack had undertaken for their mysterious benefactress. Jack Winters' Campmates Heaven only knew whether he had ever taken any advantage of the kindness and readiness of his benefactress--but he wished to be the one to choose or to reject, not she. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Masterpieces of German Literature Vol. 19 They could relate numerous previous attempts of the prisoner on the life of her benefactress. The Queen Against Owen But unassuming benefactresses occurred at intervals whom outsiders knew broadly as Sisters of Charity. When Ghost Meets Ghost But the great lady, his benefactress, who spoke so regally and responded so little to his emotion, alarmed him. Sir Tom I mean that our kind benefactress shall at least have the worth of her money, and call it a 30 good investment, if a set of splendid pictures can fill the bill.” Jack Winters' Campmates After receiving it, he proceeded to the tomb, within which lay St. Callista, and remained on his knees before his benefactress till nightfall. Callista : a Tale of the Third Century A composed, practical voice advised by his side, and he looked up gratefully into the snub-nosed, freckled face of his benefactress as she held the brimming cap to his lips. Anything Once Young, graceful, gracious—my benefactress, attached to me, enamoured of me. Shirley She would not oppose or overwhelm the probable benefactress to whom she, or at least Bice, might afterwards owe so much. Sir Tom All this time Agnes Barker was watching each movement of her benefactress with the eyes of a serpent. Mabel's Mistake The next day, when they had gone back to the waxwork, she was in even greater terror for fear he should rob Mrs. Jarley, their benefactress. Tales from Dickens How, if the maid were my mother, wife or benefactress? Shelley, Godwin and Their Circle Though the ascendancy of Mrs Masham, and the treacherous part she was playing to her benefactress, had long been evident to others, yet the Duchess of Marlborough long continued blind to it. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 And when his benefactress saw him, she said, “Why, if poor unlucky Daniel hasn’t fallen into a scrape again.” Cossack Fairy Tales and Folk Tales She could hardly do more; impossible to explain to her benefactress that he was not the man of her heart's choice. Nobody She rapidly acquired sufficient influence to supplant her benefactress. Notes and Queries, Number 218, December 31, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc That home, all the wealth which made it magnificent, and the title which had once belonged to her benefactress, became the property of your brother’s daughter before that daughter was twenty years old. The Bondwoman Mollie, on the contrary, sat and beamed at her young benefactress. Lover or Friend My benefactress, the lady who has adopted me, is aunt by marriage to the girl, who is now struggling hard to earn a living in London. The Time of Roses None the less, it didn't need another double armful of beautiful things to satisfy Sally that, whatever and how many might be the faults of her benefactress, niggardliness was not of their number. Nobody He had not yet been transformed into the gentleman he aspired to become, and in a way that was more honest than courteous he forestalled another hysterical outburst on the part of his overwrought benefactress. Divided Skates When he ascended the throne, in gratitude to his benefactress, he erected a statue to her in the temple of Delphi. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) Then there was her friend and benefactress, Miss Alice, looking very beautiful, her face constantly changing from smiles to blushes—for the next day was to witness her marriage with the Chevalier Duvall. Venus in Boston; A Romance of City Life "Say that again, kind, dear benefactress, and you will make me the happiest girl in the world." The Time of Roses I shall be an old woman then, and should, it may be, have less objection to being known as his benefactress than at present. A Romantic Young Lady My dear benefactress led me herself, and in order that I might not starve, she showed me the Indian kitchen, where large supplies of meat were kept, smoked sufficiently to keep it from spoiling. Three Young Pioneers A Story of the Early Settlement of Our Country She therefore sang only at private parties until July, 1854, when that same noble benefactress, the Duchess of Sutherland, secured for her two places in 'The Indiana' steam-packet for New York. Music and Some Highly Musical People So the poor child exchanged a benefactress for a benefactor. The Brothers Karamazov Soon arrayed in a cloak, bonnet, and shawl that had belonged to her benefactress, poor Eliza appeared at the door with her child in her arms. Pictures and Stories from Uncle Tom's Cabin And she was as unconscious as was her material benefactress that she was an idealist, and why the combination resulted in inharmony. Solomon Crow's Christmas Pockets and Other Tales Before the words could be uttered Margherita had poured out her heart in gratitude to the woman whom she believed to be her benefactress. Romance of Roman Villas (The Renaissance) The blind men at sound of the cart had drawn up by the side of the road, and now they leaned upon their staffs and turned their sightless faces toward their unseen benefactress. Christmas Light But she lived in another province; besides, what could a little girl of sixteen know about it, except that she would be better at the bottom of the river than remaining with her benefactress. The Brothers Karamazov To you, O princess, my benefactress, I wish all manner of blessing. A Victor of Salamis Much as she stood in awe of her mysterious benefactress, she grew at last so restless that she could be still no longer, but jumped up, and began to wash and dress herself. Little Folks (Septemeber 1884) A Magazine for the Young He saw his benefactress ready to depart; and, trembling at the thought of losing her, he made one bound to her side. The Story of a Cat If I had not set the machinery of my office in motion on your behalf within five minutes after your benefactress here reached me the other day I should have deserved impeachment. Sundry Accounts Porfiry hastened to reply that he had given the money, as he had been instructed, “from an unknown benefactress.” The Brothers Karamazov She was a great benefactress to the Church. Records of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood Historical, Anecdotal, Physiographical, and Archaeological, with Other Matter O, do pray leave me to slip unnoticed into Hernshaw Castle, and do you accompany my benefactress to her humble home. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 109, November, 1866 This large fortune, therefore, for want of an heir, fell to the king; but Providence so directed it, that the generous conduct of the orphan to her benefactress reached the ears of the prince. The Looking-Glass for the Mind or Intellectual Mirror This last incident, however, though it alarms his two benefactresses, is not really unlucky. A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 From the Beginning to 1800 She sat before her benefactress with downcast lids, and the hateful name unuttered. Madeline Payne, the Detective's Daughter You have yet much to achieve--will become a real benefactress. Cupology How to Be Entertaining According to the arrangements made by letter the girl was met at New York by two "friends" of her benefactress who attended to her entrance papers and took her in charge. Fighting the Traffic in Young Girls or, War on the White Slave Trade Lady Mary had a second time the melancholy office of closing the eyes of a benefactress and relation whom she sincerely loved. A Description of Millenium Hall And the Country Adjacent Together with the Characters of the Inhabitants and Such Historical Anecdotes and Reflections As May Excite in the Reader Proper Sentiments of Humanity, and Lead the Mind to the Love of Virtue Then, when the grateful rascal came to thank his benefactress, she took him into her service. A German Pompadour Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg Mrs. Willard begged her to stay, and it was hard to resist her benefactress. Duffels A woman who bears twins is not only hailed as a real benefactress but the village looks upon the occasion as a good omen. An African Adventure "Why—why, you have been crying, too!" said Rose, examining her benefactress more closely. Peggy This then was the master to which my conscientious benefactress, who had long been his purveyor in this way, had doomed me, and sent for me down purposely for his examination. Memoirs Of Fanny Hill A New and Genuine Edition from the Original Text (London, 1749) In vain he protested, denouncing his sister and benefactress in pompous self-righteous words and writings. A German Pompadour Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg Anxious to gratify his benefactress, Whitney quickly constructed a frame so superior in every respect that she thought it a great invention. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 26, August, 1880 of Popular Literature and Science She was sitting by Lady Chaloner, in compulsory attendance upon that benefactress of the Church, a few days before the bazaar was to come off. The Arbiter A Novel The officers were told that it was etiquette for them to broach a pleasant conversation with their benefactress. The Birth of Yugoslavia, Volume 2 Another favourite intention I had, to look out for my relations, though I had none but distant ones, and prove a benefactress to them. Memoirs Of Fanny Hill A New and Genuine Edition from the Original Text (London, 1749) Here, for three years, you have sheltered and supported this young girl, without once reflecting upon the additional expense we are incurring by your playing the benefactress thus grandly. Fairy Fingers A Novel This finished, she made one also for Jane, presenting it to her with gestures of gratitude for the kindness she and her babe had received at her benefactress' hands. The American Family Robinson or, The Adventures of a Family lost in the Great Desert of the West Coventry has for generations honoured its benefactress by a periodical procession, wherein she is represented by a girl dressed as nearly like the countess on her ride as the manners of the day have permitted. The Science of Fairy Tales An Inquiry into Fairy Mythology The things which it was the ashes of bitterness to allow her as a right, she could well give her as a benefactress. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume IX (of X) She is my benefactress, and I thank her. Cruel As The Grave She would probably go to Cairo for the winter with young Lady Tobermory—grandniece by marriage of her late godmother and benefactress—whose lungs were pronounced to be badly touched. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance His devoted benefactress was an angel in his estimation, and it was as impossible for her to do anything wrong as it was for water to run up hill. Work and Win or, Noddy Newman on a Cruise Under the midwife's care Vitra speedily gave birth to a fair girl, and in a few minutes had entirely recovered, and fetched all sorts of refreshments, which she laid before her benefactress. The Science of Fairy Tales An Inquiry into Fairy Mythology The interested villagers were informed early and regularly of the progress of the latest scheme of their benefactress. A Philanthropist Still greatly puzzled, I returned to thank my benefactress. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, February 16, 1916 No one in the District of Columbia can think of the benefits derived from the professional teacher training without immediate recollection and sacred memory of its pioneer and benefactress, Myrtilla Miner. The Journal of Negro History, Volume 5, 1920 Why had the debt she owed this long suffering and now alienated benefactress, never before been acknowledged before the tribunal of conscience? Helen and Arthur or, Miss Thusa's Spinning Wheel But how could I? thou wast my benefactress, my more than wife. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 106, August, 1866 They went in to dinner together, a regular feast of a dinner it seemed to the ex-blacksmith's apprentice, and after a while began to talk about the benefactress who, they believed, had made it possible. The Book of Business Etiquette He resumed his tremulous advance very slowly, because he was so heavily burdened by his loyalty to the beloved master and his treason to this once gentle benefactress. Sacrifice But Mercy Vint!—his wife, his benefactress! a woman as chaste as Kate, as strict in life and morals,—what was to become of her? The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 105, July 1866 Sluggish of intellect, and uncouth of demeanour, as the poor lad seemed, it was quite wonderful how quickly he discovered the several ways in which he might best please and gratify his youthful benefactress. Jesse Cliffe It had come into his head, or perhaps others had put it into his head, that he owed a visit to his imperial benefactress whose bounty had rendered life easier to him. Diderot and the Encyclopædists Volume II. Ask how I can feel other than gratitude and devotion to my benefactress. The False Chevalier or, The Lifeguard of Marie Antoinette I suppose my benefactress, if I disclosed her name, would be worried to death by the multitudinous proprietors of shiny-surfaced "domes of thought." The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 2 "She is an angel," cried Griffith, "and my benefactress: no man living is good enough for her." The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 104, June, 1866 Then he made for the office of the lawyer who held the mortgage, thinking he could pay up the arrears of interest, and bring happiness to the face of his kind benefactress. Darry the Life Saver The Heroes of the Coast Galiani’s constant correspondent was Madame d’Epinay, the kindly benefactress of Rousseau a quarter of a century earlier, the friend of Diderot, the more than friend of Grimm. Diderot and the Encyclopædists Volume II. To me this unexpected turn was a great relief, and my simple-hearted old benefactress grew quite hopeful. Oswald Langdon or, Pierre and Paul Lanier. A Romance of 1894-1898 "Miss Milner," answered she, "has been my benefactress and the best I ever had." A Simple Story Sally, with tears of joy, thanked her young benefactress; her words were few, but they were those of respect and thankfulness, and showed she was deeply sensible of the benefit she experienced. The Barbadoes Girl A Tale for Young People An unmarried sister, with noble devotion, sustained the nation's benefactress. A Military Genius Life of Anna Ella Carroll of Maryland Cruelly tried by the loss of her benefactress and by her mental conflicts on the subject of Philip, Dolores forgot her own sorrows and devoted herself entirely to the task of consoling Antoinette. Which? or, Between Two Women That black benefactress surely had been an angel of deliverance from loathsome perils in London suburb. Oswald Langdon or, Pierre and Paul Lanier. A Romance of 1894-1898 Ermengard was buried in the church before the high altar; she was a liberal benefactress, and her son was a frequent visitor at Balmerino. Scottish Cathedrals and Abbeys Inquiring, I was told that this was always sung in parting, in remembrance of an occasion very sad, but also very precious, to their benefactress. In and Around Berlin Puritan zeal, too, was answerable for the destruction of a magnificent tomb to Dame Billing, a benefactress who rebuilt the south aisle of the church about 1499. Westminster The Fascination of London The Empress Catharine II. was a great benefactress to the Convent of Mount Sinai, and desired to possess Saint Catharine's ring. Gryll Grange Only once in three days was any food brought us, our benefactor, or benefactress, who sent it, probably not having opportunities for doing so oftener. The Two Supercargoes Adventures in Savage Africa But this, he feared, would be unwelcome, since she chose to be his unknown benefactress. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 102, April, 1866 We are anxious to know who our intended benefactress is.” The Pirate of the Mediterranean A Tale of the Sea Even then he could not express his gratitude to his young benefactress without assuming the tone of a fancied lover. Robert Burns She had planned a lifelong friendship, and in imagination had seen herself, aged and wealthy, acting the gracious benefactress to a second generation. Etheldreda the Ready A School Story He called to mind the words of his fairy benefactress, and acknowledged to himself that at length they were certainly fulfilled. Wonder-Box Tales Her benefactress left her, at her death, a legacy of 8,000 dollars. The Journal of Negro History, Volume 3, 1918 In fact, she is my benefactress; and I can assure you that it reconciles me to mankind and to myself, that I can feel thus to a fellow-creature. The Home One morn, the orphan sought the private ear Of her kind benefactress. Man of Uz, and Other Poems Towering there above her were the pallid features of the dead Wiltrud, and the lifeless entreating eyes looked steadily at this sinful woman who had taken the place of her benefactress. Legends of the Rhine He looked up, and his fairy benefactress was at his side, standing on the arm of his chair. Wonder-Box Tales I felt the deepest, most unbounded gratitude for my benefactress; but there was nothing abject in it. Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author I should have written my benefactress had stationery been available and had I known her name. Moriah's Mourning and Other Half-Hour Sketches With a fine air of the benefactress, Cynthia Walden took Sandy Morley's dense ignorance in charge. A Son of the Hills As soon as we entered it, the sight of the carriage, and of their benefactress, seemed to enliven the faces of the villagers, who were seated in picturesque groupes at the doors of their cottages. The Stranger in France or, a Tour from Devonshire to Paris Illustrated by Engravings in Aqua Tint of Sketches Taken on the Spot. The cap and streamers were Mrs. Darcy's own, bought out of her hard earnings, and donned to-day to honor the nuptials of her idol and benefactress. My New Curate I rejoiced for my benefactress, I rejoiced for the tender and affectionate Edith. Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author However, returning to my fair benefactress, I haven't much opinion of her. Moriah's Mourning and Other Half-Hour Sketches My benefactress once came to my hut herself, some time before you fixed here. The Stranger A Drama, in Five Acts His position was now an assured one, and he and his wife had a tender affection for their benefactress. Mary Gray Such an awful threat reduced the juniors to order, and they submitted quite peaceably to be apportioned among their various benefactresses. The Jolliest School of All Dearly as I loved my benefactress, it was not "that perfect love which casteth out fear." Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author In vain he reminded her that Brannan was her own cousin, the only son of her aunt and benefactress. Under Fire Mrs. H. I rejoice, my lord, in thus becoming acquainted with the brother of my benefactress. The Stranger A Drama, in Five Acts Only while the body of her benefactress was yet above ground she had stolen across at quiet hours, in the absence of the enemy, to look for the last time on the quiet face. Mary Gray Caius perceived that he was being suspected of taking an undue interest in the benefactress of the island. The Mermaid A Love Tale Calmly and serenely she fulfilled her usual duties, as mistress of her household and benefactress of the village. Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author I shall always think of you as my merciful benefactress. Standard Selections A Collection and Adaptation of Superior Productions From Best Authors For Use in Class Room and on the Platform The next morning she brought them to see their kind benefactress. The Gipsies' Advocate or, Observations on the Origin, Character, Manners, and Habits of The English Gipsies Catherine of Russia, the friend of Voltaire and the benefactress of Diderot, sent her congratulations to the man who denounced French philosophers as miscreants and wretches. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" The princess threw herself at her benefactress' feet, and declared all was forgotten. The Fairy Book The Best Popular Stories Selected and Rendered Anew I long to pour a father's gratitude into the ear of your benefactress. Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author For Harry Esmond his benefactress’ sweet face had lost none of its charms. The Literary World Seventh Reader The fugitive made his way to Canada, and thence wrote two begging letters, threatening, if money were not sent, to denounce his benefactress. Border and Bastille The circumstances above mentioned appear sufficiently to explain why the memorial of Johanna de Bohoun is found in the Lady Chapel, to which especially she had been a benefactress. Bell’s Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Hereford, A Description Of Its Fabric And A Brief History Of The Episcopal See Hitherto he had known her only as his benefactress and the thoughtful caretaker for his comfort. The Price While I was thus cheating my benefactress of her fair perfections, she came in with her usual quiet and stilly step, and sat down beside me. Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author She who would betray a brother would never adhere to a fallen benefactress. The Loyalists, Vol. 1-3 An Historical Novel I had vexed, displeased, cruelly hurt my benefactress—she had likened me to a steel knife—and yet she had bestowed upon me my greatest desire. The Fifth Wheel A Novel That portrait is the only relic they have of a never forgotten benefactress—Natzie, their Apache Princess. An Apache Princess A Tale of the Indian Frontier Hearing of the proclamation, which offered an indemnity and rewards to such as discovered criminals, he betrayed his benefactress, and bore evidence against her. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part F. From Charles II. to James II. I had become happy in my vocation, but I could not bear to hear it depreciated, nor the motives of my benefactress misunderstood and misrepresented. Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author Thus she loved to appear the obliged party rather than the benefactress. The Friendships of Women And the mother cow mooed from the corral, and Brownie forgot his benefactress and ambled away at the call of the blood. The Cow Puncher It was a sore thing to find that in her benefactress lived an unsuspected rival. An Apache Princess A Tale of the Indian Frontier She seems to me the benefactress of Ambleside, yet takes no sort of credit to herself for her active and indefatigable philanthropy. Charlotte Brontë and Her Circle These youths overcome by excess of joy, gave loose to their passions, and offered the grossest insults to their benefactress. Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the Years 1819-20-21-22, Volume 1 Madame de Lebel, to whom the princess had been very kind, was going to inquire after the fate of her beloved benefactress, when she heard the howls of an approaching procession. The Friendships of Women He thanked her earnestly, assuring her he was less touched by the saving of his life than by the fact of his owing his recovery to the pains of so fair a benefactress. The Well of Saint Clare It is hardly conceivable that he would deliberately publish to the world his connection with the murder of Theodoric's daughter and his own friend and benefactress. The Letters of Cassiodorus Being A Condensed Translation Of The Variae Epistolae Of Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus Senator Rachel was far too human, too passionate, not to shrink with unutterable pain from the idea of this man's entrancing love being lavished on another, yet her true, devoted affection for her benefactress remained untouched. A Crooked Path A Novel She was so amazed by his confession, which, she knew, could not have the least foundation, that, for the moment, she forgot to pose, either as an injured benefactress or as an avenging nemesis. The Old Flute-Player A Romance of To-day He always wrote of her as his better self, his wiser self, a generous benefactress, of whom he was hardly worthy. The Friendships of Women For the first time Mrs. Jameson began to be regarded with real gratitude and veneration as a local benefactress. The Jamesons And I remember that once she had been tittle-tattling as usual, and had said something more indefensible than usual of her benefactress, when looking up suddenly we found Miss Champion in the room. The Story of Bawn To the surprise of her young benefactress, she expressed a distaste for novels—stories, as she called them. A Crooked Path A Novel Bearing well in mind all the instruction of his recent benefactress, he commenced at 11.45 p.m. such a masterpiece as has never before been heard in the bird world. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, July 21, 1920 He left the next morning for Los Angeles to the regret of his benefactress, Jimmy and the station agent. The Black Pearl For a long time after she had shown him that act of charity, which he could never forget, the child had tried to see his benefactress again. The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume 2 But no manner of coldness could check Miss Joan's propensity for belittling her benefactress. The Story of Bawn This poor old creature was only too happy when they gave her permission to prepare the inanimate form of her late benefactress for the grave. Angel Agnes The Heroine of the Yellow Fever Plague in Shreveport But the news which he received from Canada was not always so comforting; he felt especially deeply the loss of two great benefactresses of Canada, Madame de la Peltrie and Mother Incarnation. The Makers of Canada: Bishop Laval The commune of Vernon is unwilling to suffer Madame d'Orleans to depart, on account of her ill heath, and they promise to answer with their lives for their benefactress and friend. Historical Epochs of the French Revolution With The Judgment And Execution Of Louis XVI., King Of France And A List Of The Members Of The National Convention, Who Voted For And Against His Death The following communication reached her from some of the prisoners at Newgate:— Honored Madam,—Influenced by gratitude to our general benefactress and friend, we humbly venture to address you. Elizabeth Fry But Guntram prevents her; and the pity that her beauty and trouble had at first aroused changes unconsciously into love when he recognises her as the beloved princess and sole benefactress of the unhappy people. Musicians of To-Day Whether the largest part of this subscription was bestowed by some liberal benefactress, tradition has not informed us. The Uses of Astronomy An Oration Delivered at Albany on the 28th of July, 1856 This he fixed to his blade and, as soon as it was finished, fell at once upon the trees, despoiling his benefactress, the forest, of her most cherished ornaments. The Original Fables of La Fontaine Rendered into English Prose by Fredk. Colin Tilney Of course Mrs. Stanhope is the greatest benefactress in the world. Gritli's Children During the pleasant weeks that had lately passed over her head Hetty had been more drawn to her benefactress than she had ever been before. Hetty Gray Nobody's Bairn She was very unwilling to part with me again, but as the governor was soon to return to Chaca, he sent for me, and I left my benefactress with regret. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 17 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time Kadijah, his original benefactress, the devoted companion of his solitude and seclusion, the zealous believer in his doctrines, was in her grave; so also was Abu-Taleb, once his faithful and efficient protector. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 04 How could she crush the love and hopes of one so dear to her? her benefactress, her all? Gladys, the Reaper Fani sprang to his feet and stood speechless before his kind benefactress. Gritli's Children She believed herself really very greatly beloved by her benefactress, and had begun to love her very much in return. Hetty Gray Nobody's Bairn They could not repress some tears and sighs for their benefactress, yet they knew it was for themselves they grieved, not for her they had lost. The Truce of God A Tale of the Eleventh Century Whatever her morals may have been, she was a benefactress of the order and he simply gave her the same opportunity as others of receiving instruction. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1 Shan Ts’ai bowed low to thank his benefactress, who said to him: “Henceforth you must say your prayers by my side, and not leave me for a single day.” Myths and Legends of China She had accepted her position of old maid and universal benefactress, and sustained it nobly, gracefully. Sea and Shore A Sequel to "Miriam's Memoirs" She had stolen into the room where the dead woman lay to take her last farewell of her benefactress. Hetty Gray Nobody's Bairn Madame d'Epinay was compelled to go to Geneva for her health, and Grimm easily persuaded Diderot that Rousseau was bound by all the ties of gratitude to accompany his benefactress on the expedition. Diderot and the Encyclopædists (Vol 1 of 2) The little girl, whose voice now commands thousands of dollars on the operatic stage, was placed under training at the joint expense of her benefactress and two other artist friends. Idle Hour Stories So your benefactress has left you at last. McGuffey's Fifth Eclectic Reader Her mortal remains were interred under the high altar, and many and fervent were the prayers of the holy friars for the eternal repose of their benefactress. An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 All the neighbourhood pitied the gentle lady, the benefactress of the poor, when she dismissed her servants, sold her jewels, and quitted her beautiful home to seek a humbler shelter. False Friends, and The Sailor's Resolve After a little time, our generous benefactress ordered some bales of Indian cloth to be brought out, with which she clothed me, and all that were with me, according to the fashion of the country. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 12 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time The boy having embraced his mother, calling her his cousin, and his grandmother, calling her his benefactress, repeated his grandfather's question. The Exemplary Novels of Cervantes "God indeed has provided your son a home, and has given him wealth to reward the goodness of his benefactress: my mother! oh, my mother!" McGuffey's Fifth Eclectic Reader She is the benefactress of a village adjoining to her estate, and takes a special interest in all its love affairs. Bracebridge Hall They had not seen a decent woman for months, possibly not a woman at all, and it was no wonder they followed every movement of these smiling benefactresses with wondering, adoring, or cynical eyes. The Living Present The jays, on hearing the familiar voice of their benefactress, began to alight in twos and threes close by, and approved her every word with as much vigor as their tiny throats could command. Buffalo Roost St. Mary's could readily perpetuate the name of its benefactress, because we had no place of worship that bore it. An History of Birmingham (1783) And such persons, we may suppose, would be glad, according to their respective abilities, to be benefactresses to it. The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Volume 4 (of 7) In danger now no more The Stag, a thankless wretch and vile, Began to browse his benefactress o'er. The Talking Beasts Mother Fetu's eyes contracted, and from under the lids she took note of her benefactress's emotion. A Love Episode Kindest, kindest remembrance to my benefactress, also in your house, and health and strength and victory to you. The Correspondence of Thomas Carlyle and Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1834-1872, Vol II. He says also that little is known of her except that she was a benefactress to the church, and that a wood she bestowed upon it is still called by her name. The Cathedral Church of Peterborough A Description Of Its Fabric And A Brief History Of The Episcopal See Hearing her story, this divine one agrees to lay aside his nature as a god and descend to earth to wed his sister's benefactress and avenge the injuries done by his brother and Waka. The Hawaiian Romance Of Laieikawai These youths, overcome by excess of joy, gave loose to their passions and offered the grossest insults to their benefactress. The Journey to the Polar Sea She is the benefactress of a village adjoining to her estate, and takes an especial interest in all its love-affairs. Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists Yes," groaned Helen dismally, "a generous but misguided benefactress! The Story of Patsy She could not satisfy his desire and make him, happy I The poor girl had been nothing but the blind tool of a robber, of the murderer of her aged benefactress!… Best Russian Short Stories I have been in misery for eight years, I've had no rest from it . . . by day or by night, my benefactress. The Schoolmaster But you have poisoned a noble, good man, the son of your benefactress, and his death would cry out against you, and our child would be punished for the crime of his father. The Youth of the Great Elector The money was accordingly paid down, and the poor girl led away from her prison-house, by the first kind soul she had met since she quitted her benefactress in the Bedouins' retreat. Observations on the Mussulmauns of India Descriptive of Their Manners, Customs, Habits and Religious Opinions Made During a Twelve Years' Residence in Their Immediate Society The other woman was openly crying now, clinging to her benefactress' hand and holding it against her cheek as she sobbed. Hillsboro People When Rousseau wrote those odious pages against his benefactress, he was no longer Rousseau, he was a poor madman. Raphael Pages of the Book of Life at Twenty Let all the world see my homage on my knees, our guardian angel, benefactress of the human race! The Schoolmaster Chelsea may be likened to some rare spinster, grown old with years and good works, and now having a safe home with a rich and powerful benefactress. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 01 Little Journeys to the Homes of Good Men and Great Antonina was at first speechless through excess of joy, and when she had recovered herself, warmly protested her gratitude to Theodora, whom she called her saviour, her benefactress, and truly her mistress. The Secret History of the Court of Justinian "Your ladyship will be the benefactress of the whole family if you can rescue our young hero, and help us make him in some degree fit for the age he lives in." The Coquette's Victim Everyday Life Library No. 1 But when the trap-door came away the head of their benefactress appeared through the opening. The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne In this work women of culture can keep step with Jesus, and become the benefactresses of their sex and blessings to mankind. True Woman, The A Series of Discourses I lavish kindness; I fill the mouths of men of letters; I am his benefactress. The Man Who Laughs And so he was the son of her first benefactress! The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 08 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes She will be my little benefactress, God bless her! A Perilous Secret She had accepted her position of old maid and universal benefactress; and sustained it nobly, gracefully. Miriam Monfort A Novel Yet she gives herself the airs of a benefactress to poor Darrowood and throws her money in his teeth, whereas Darrowood is the benefactor, if there is a case of it either way. The Reason Why Kate says her impertinence is intolerable, but suffers it rather than resort to severity with her old benefactress. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 05, March, 1858 She knew she could never, never love another, and there was something strangely soothing in the thought, that it was his last request that consecrated her to his mother, to her benefactress. The Mother's Recompense, Volume 2 A Sequel to Home Influence In two weeks after she became acquainted with her benefactress, she was rich enough to take lodgings for her mother and herself at a decent boarding house. Round the Block After a few weeks' trial, he left his first benefactress and secured some kind of employment at five sous a day, out of which he contrived to save two. Delsarte System of Oratory O my benefactress, your voice of marvel used to trouble the six theatres. Eastern Shame Girl Every year she portioned off a bride, giving a dowry to some respectable young lady of the neighbourhood, while to the poor she was a liberal and untiring benefactress. Notes of an Overland Journey Through France and Egypt to Bombay They had returned without thinking of the thanks they owed their forgotten benefactress; now that she was dead, they no longer withheld the tribute of their admiration. Queen Hortense A Life Picture of the Napoleonic Era This miscreant, who sometimes ventured out at night to a public house, was informed, that the King had made such a declaration, and it entered into his base heart to betray his benefactress. The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume IV And by that name we came to speak of our benefactress. Virginia: the Old Dominion A lady who was his constant friend and benefactress begged Lord Beaconsfield to read the book and say something civil about it. Collections and Recollections I will go myself' Then, suddenly turning again to Miss Shepperson, he grasped her hand, called her his dear friend and benefactress, and with breaking voice whispered to her— 'I will help you. The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories And amid all this pomp of power and pride of place, how did the purple-robed politician regard the generous benefactress who had furthered his brilliant fortunes? The Life of Marie de Medicis — Volume 3 On opening her papers it was discovered that in losing his benefactress he had lost his mother! The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 535, February 25, 1832 She had seen happier days, and the only relic which she possessed of better fortune, was a pair of silver framed spectacles; which, on her death-bed, she bequeathed to her benefactress. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 383, August 1, 1829 He wrote to the benefactress: "Let every note from my pen henceforth be dedicated to you." The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 2 You have, as you have so often reminded me, been my benefactress. The Refugees What could the child do, with the knowledge she had, but give him every penny that came into her hands, lest he should be tempted on to rob their benefactress? Ten Girls from Dickens The youth kept his eye fixed upon the loosening topsails of his ship; his benefactress grasped his arm almost convulsively, and looked, or rather stared, upon the ground. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 535, February 25, 1832 For four years Elizabeth had kept a school in the village, to which her gentleness and winning manners drew prosperity; and her grey-haired benefactress enjoyed the reward of her benevolence. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXIII In stepped Jenny, the mischievous housemaid, who had tried to enter my room, when I was concealed in the house of my white benefactress. Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself But he felt that he was cruel and ungrateful to his loyal friend, his benefactress. The Port of Adventure But my father, King Aegeus, and my dear mother, Aethra, and all the fathers and mothers in Athens, and all the sons and daughters too, will love and honor thee as their benefactress. Tanglewood Tales Her silent wonder burst into passionate exclamations of gratitude and joy, and she named Theodora her queen, her benefactress, and her savior. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4 The darling love ought to have reposed unbounded confidence in her benefactor and benefactress.' Our Mutual Friend When I reached home, the arms of my benefactress were thrown round me, and our tears mingled. Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself She had been their kind and generous benefactress. The Mysterious Affair at Styles But Higg, the son of Snell, felt most deeply the effect produced by the sight of the countenance of his benefactress. Ivanhoe What could the child do with the knowledge she had, but give him every penny that came into her hands, lest he should be tempted on to rob their benefactress? The Old Curiosity Shop To all these attentions He replied with much seeming gratitude, and abundance of blessings upon his benefactresses. The Monk; a romance Words choked in my throat; but I could have kissed the feet of my benefactress. Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself Claims even superior to those of my benefactress call me hence. Vanity Fair Many of the crowd would have dissuaded him from touching a document so suspicious; but Higg was resolute in the service of his benefactress. Ivanhoe I entered the room, and was in a moment at the side of my early friend and benefactress. The Purcell Papers — Volume 1 His hunger finally appeased, he raised his head to thank his kind benefactress. Adventures of Pinocchio My benefactress tried to soothe me by telling me that my aunt would take good care of the children while they remained in jail. Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself She was thankful, truly thankful, that the dear kind Briggs, that the faithful, the invaluable Firkin, had been permitted to remain with their benefactress through her illness. Vanity Fair After six years of street life, Amenaide sought out her benefactress and begged her to take her back. A Book of Remarkable Criminals Soon, arrayed in a cloak, bonnet, and shawl, that had belonged to her benefactress, she appeared at the door with her child in her arms. Uncle Tom's Cabin You have taken a shameful advantage of the candid affection of your benefactress herself, who continues to believe in your sincerity while you go about the Opera ball with Red Death! The Phantom of the Opera I ventured to look up, and there stood my kind benefactress alone. Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself Could she leave her friend and benefactress helpless at Lady Montbarry's mercy? The Haunted Hotel I would rather have remained a monkey all my life than let my benefactress perish in this shocking manner. The Arabian Nights When Amarilly was admitted to the basement of her young benefactress's home a trimly-capped little maid took her to Colette's boudoir. Amarilly of Clothes-line Alley France, poor and hungry, flung all she had into Alsace and Lorraine, that she might make her entry with the assuring dazzle of the benefactress. The Happy Foreigner I had already staid longer than was intended, and I knew my presence must be a source of perpetual anxiety to my kind benefactress. Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself It is in vain, Emilie, to remind me that she is our benefactress. Tales and Novels — Volume 06 She tells me to disregard the precedent, in order that she should pose as a benefactress! Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books Knowing that she was observed by myriad eyes, Amarilly stepped loftily from the brougham and made a sweeping stage courtesy to her departing benefactress. Amarilly of Clothes-line Alley He has spurned his benefactress with the foot of Nero, "removed her candlestick", and left her in hunger, cold and darkness upon her own hearthstone. Ridgeway An Historical Romance of the Fenian Invasion of Canada In my alarm I did not forget the trouble I was bringing on my generous benefactress. Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself This most ardent wish of his soul he had imparted to his sister: and she consulted her benefactress, whom she considered as all-powerful in this, as in every other affair. Tales and Novels — Volume 06 He reminded her who he was, and that he had been once engaged in the service of his benefactress as the carrier of letters. The Knights of the Cross or, Krzyzacy Anne was impatient for the moment when she was to enter into the service of her benefactress; and she lay awake half the night, considering how she should ever be able to show sufficient gratitude. Tales and Novels — Volume 04 One sees that the writer of this letter had lived quite long enough in his idyllic retirement, and that his benefactress had judged the case wisely. The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller Even Valentine's preference for this happy rival had not lessened Diana's love for her friend and benefactress. Charlotte's Inheritance In the midst of these apparent amusements, Emilie was made as unhappy as the marked, yet mysterious, displeasure of a benefactress could render a person of real sensibility. Tales and Novels — Volume 06 Very often they sent her from Marienburg, rich presents and letters in which the master called her venerable, pious benefactress and the particular protectress of the Order. The Knights of the Cross or, Krzyzacy Our life-savers have charged me with expressing to you their admiration for the charming benefactress whose generous hand has spontaneously stretched itself out towards their poor but noble society. My Double Life The Memoirs of Sarah Bernhardt Months pass away; and being out upon a walk one pleasant afternoon, and finding herself near the poor man's residence, the fair benefactress calls upon him. Lessons in Life A Series of Familiar Essays The poor woman, who felt the loss of her benefactress, put the corner of her apron to her eyes. A Love Story But he has been from the first most obedient and unquestioning to his benefactress. Tales from Bohemia They may never through life hear her name, but she is not the less their benefactress. Woman in the Ninteenth Century and Kindred Papers Relating to the Sphere, Condition and Duties, of Woman. I had rather all my life have continued an ape or a dog than to have seen my benefactress thus miserably perish. Fairy Tales from the Arabian Nights She had a cold air, though none complained of her severity, but, on the contrary, many poor creatures called her their little mother and benefactress. A Sportsman's Sketches Works of Ivan Turgenev, Volume I Alas! while writing that letter, his noble benefactress was a corpse! The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Volume II) His benefactress once sought, by means of Inspector Byrnes's penetrating eye, to pierce the clouds surrounding his origin, but the inspector smiled at the hopelessness of the attempt. Tales from Bohemia The Roman people resorted there in crowds to behold once more their loved benefactress,—the mother of the poor, the consoler of the afflicted. The Life of St. Frances of Rome, and Others Kill the brother whose existence was interwoven with that of his benefactress and his friend? Edgar Huntly or, Memoirs of a Sleep-Walker Hesper accepted her acknowledgments in the proper style of a benefactress, and returned her good-by kindly. Mary Marston In an official work on Savoy, written by a priest, I had recently read a summary dismissal of Rousseau, as a calumniator of his benefactress. Recollections of My Childhood and Youth From her educated men have sprung all those wonderful discoveries in science, which have extended the commerce of Great Britain, enlarged her capacity for usefulness, and rendered her the general benefactress of mankind. Life in the Clearings versus the Bush VII It was true that she would never have let Dasha suffer; on the contrary, she considered now that she was acting as her benefactress. The Possessed (The Devils) The source of his dejection was the groundless belief that he had occasioned the death of his benefactress. Edgar Huntly or, Memoirs of a Sleep-Walker He is kind-hearted and grateful, and evinces his gratitude to the mother of the family and to his benefactress by occasional presents, not trifling when measured by his small emolument of five dollars per week. Passages from the American Notebooks, Volume 2. It seemed a sin to breathe that delicious spring breeze, while her benefactress lay panting on her sick-bed. The Old Homestead It appears not only in his love for his first wife and benefactress, Khadijah, but in his affection for his daughter, Fatima. The Reconciliation of Races and Religions Hugueta did as she was requested; whereupon the same soul appeared in a glorified state, thanking her benefactress, and promising to pray for her, and admonishing her always to remember the four last things. Purgatory Clithero, in self-defence, took away the life of that unnatural brother, and, in that deed, falsely but cogently believed that he had perpetrated the destruction of his benefactress. Edgar Huntly or, Memoirs of a Sleep-Walker Why don't you make yourself the benefactress of your country? The Native Born or, the Rajah's People Mary Fuller stood, after the first outbreak of admiration, looking wistfully from her benefactress to the crimson roses. The Old Homestead Could it be possible that the writer of this letter was the unknown benefactress of the preceding eve? Endymion He did her this homage as his benefactress. A Terrible Temptation A Story of To-Day Sensitive to the mental atmosphere about her, as a wind harp to the lightest breeze, Berene felt this unexpressed sentiment in the breast of her “benefactress” and strove to avoid anything which could aggravate it. An Ambitious Man "Wait for me but one moment," exclaimed Quentin to De la Marck, and sprang to extricate his benefactress from a situation of which he conjectured all the dangers. Quentin Durward "I am your mother," repeated the lady, in a tone that she intended to be impressive, but it was only snappish; "your benefactress, your more than mamma; forget that you ever had any but me." The Old Homestead Susan and her brother ate their portion with the eagerness of real hunger, and with hearts glowing with gratitude; though in a style of infantine simplicity, they tanked their generous benefactress for her kindness. Domestic Pleasures, or, the Happy Fire-side They had been four days in Paris when Claudia, returning one afternoon from a parenthetical excursion to the Rue de la Paix, was confronted on her threshold by the reproachful figure of their benefactress. Crucial Instances Compliments of more touching tenderness we nowhere meet than those which La Fontaine has paid to his benefactress. Fables of La Fontaine — a New Edition, with Notes She was a prodigal benefactress returned from her good works too late, perhaps. We Can't Have Everything "But I do not love her!" answered the proud girl, regarding the woman whom the world called her benefactress, with a glance of queenly scorn. The Old Homestead She could be employer and benefactress without letting such circumstances deflect in the slightest degree the stream of confidence and affection between her and another. Lady John Russell "Oh, how good you are to me," sighed the odd little figure, nestling close to her benefactress. The Girl Aviators' Motor Butterfly He read on this occasion a poem of exquisite beauty, addressed to his benefactress, Madame de la Sablière. Fables of La Fontaine — a New Edition, with Notes The ungrateful girl, however, resents Emanuella's disapproval of her foppish lover, and resolves to be revenged upon her benefactress. The Life and Romances of Mrs. Eliza Haywood All the evening she sat by Mrs. Chester's couch, bathing the forehead of her benefactress, cooling the palms of her hands, and listening to the soft murmurs that fell from her lips. The Old Homestead She had been the most faithful of wives, the most attractive of consorts, and one of the most generous of benefactresses. The Tragedies of the Medici In the Wimple nest a strange company are met at the bidding of Madeline Splurge, who couches a flashing lance for the life and the honor of her benefactress. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 13, November, 1858 Close in attendance on her moves an ebon shadow—Zamora, the ingrate foundling who, reared by the Duchesse, swore that he would make his benefactress ascend the scaffold, and kept his oath. A Versailles Christmas-Tide Of course I accepted this wonderful good fortune, and had no doubt in my own mind that Miss Havisham was my benefactress. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 03 — Fiction They could not realize that the mother, the benefactress, whose smile had been so sweet only a few days before, was really and truly gone. The Old Homestead It's impossible for you to know everything, dear benefactress. Plays Voltaire attempted to earn the money by ridiculing the memory of his benefactress. Life, Letters, and Epicurean Philosophy of Ninon de L'Enclos The Celebrated Beauty of the Seventeenth Century Mr. Blumenthal took her hand respectfully, as she entered, and said: "This is our dear benefactress, our best earthly friend." A Romance of the Republic That he was the same gentleman who found for the lad a benefactress in the person of Madame Masson. The Story of Louis Riel: the Rebel Chief Softly she laid her benefactress down upon the blossom pillow. The Old Homestead Not the dream, but what is going on in reality, disturbs you, benefactress. Plays He ceased talking on the approach of the party, and at the request of his ancient benefactress he gave a particular account of the affair. Precaution She called them from obscurity to fame, and to all who laboured to spread and sustain her influence, she became a benefactress. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 325, August 2, 1828 But for Harry Esmond his benefactress' sweet face had lost none of its charms. Boys and girls from Thackeray I thought, my daughter, that you had descended upon earth in the capacity of a benefactress of men rather than of frogs. The Twilight of the Gods, and Other Tales Why, benefactress, don't we know that your son, dear little soul! is struck with every creature he meets? Plays The active agent dispensing the charities of his imperial benefactress, he endeared himself to the people of both religions. The Prince of India — Volume 02 In after years the savages blessed her as their benefactress. Woman on the American Frontier A Valuable and Authentic History of the Heroism, Adventures, Privations, Captivities, Trials, and Noble Lives and Deaths of the "Pioneer Mothers of the Republic" Let me shake your hand as the son of my benefactress and patroness, Mrs. Esmond Warrington, whose name is known and honoured on Bristol 'Change, I warrant you. Boys and girls from Thackeray This young gentleman's mother was my dear lady and benefactress:—he himself was suckled at these breasts. The Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves Did our benefactress deign to attend prayer service? Plays Fortunately, I yesterday recovered several sums of money that were due to me, and I was able to give an advance to your benefactress by paying for you this unfortunate debt. Mysteries of Paris — Volume 02 Then in Megara we have Nisus, his daughter Scylla, and his purple lock; the invasion of Minos, and his ingratitude towards his benefactress. Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 02 The suspicions of the count, that his benefactress was indeed Lady Sara Ross, were now confirmed. Thaddeus of Warsaw Her little contemporary went to join the angels, and pray for her benefactresses in heaven. The Life of the Venerable Mother Mary of the Incarnation They don't give a fig for you, benefactress, not a fig. Plays It is your benefactress you must thank, for her goodness inspires me. Mysteries of Paris — Volume 02 The emotion of Pique-Vinaigre's sister was so great that she could not utter a word; she clasped her hands as if in prayer, looking at her unknown benefactress with adoration. Mysteries of Paris, V3 But the baby, now grown into a plump, healthy child, greeted her benefactress with nature's own grace, crowing, laughing, and calling, "Pitty lady; nice lady," with exuberant welcome. Nature's Serial Story But that he held his authority by the deposition and imprisonment of his sister and benefactress, was a crime which those only can excuse who think ambition an apology for ingratitude. The Abbot Since you do so many good deeds for others, God will forgive you, our benefactress. Plays The benefactress of the Morels has given me carte blanche; nothing is to be spared that these poor people require. Mysteries of Paris — Volume 02 Philology, with Phil., is the great benefactress for the past, and the sole trustee for the future. Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 1 Even as he quailed beneath the new peril that asserted itself in no vague manner, he found himself wondering how this man could have come to be the husband of his lovely benefactress. The Rose in the Ring For a moment, her dark, questioning eyes studied the face of her benefactress; then, as if nothing had been revealed to her, she allowed her gaze to drift pensively out toward the sunset sea. The Hollow of Her Hand But really, benefactress, am I saying anything bad? Plays She would kill in an instant were it not that her vengefulness is overcome by gratitude to the benefactress of her mother. Chapters of Opera Being historical and critical observations and records concerning the lyric drama in New York from its earliest days down to the present time "Are you goin' to take off them rings, or have I got to—" "Would you rob your benefactress?" demanded the lady. Yollop Bless you, my benefactress!—excuse this embrace—you have removed a great load from my breast. Sketches New and Old, Part 4. She appreciates her kindness all the more because she realises that her benefactress must have known everything. The Hollow of Her Hand Our benefactress is very much hurt at Grísha, because he didn't spend the night at home: he came in drunk, and didn't even ask forgiveness nor kiss her hand. Plays She took Miss Jones to the robing-room, and soon brought her back in regulation trim, and then we entered the ballroom with this benefactress unchallenged. A Tramp Abroad — Volume 03 Thus began my acquaintance with my friend and benefactress, Martha Strong. Doctor Therne Unknown, lowly benefactress, I salute thee again from afar, after many years. The Fool Errant Being the Memoirs of Francis-Anthony Strelley, Esq., Citizen of Lucca As she stood before her benefactress, she heard her murmur as if from afar-off: "Just about your size and figure," and wondered not a little. The Hollow of Her Hand And for that very reason, benefactress, I add: he is your godson; well, and that's all there is to it; the chief of police ought not to listen to any kind of gossip. Plays Being safe, now, I began to puzzle through my sincere but ungrammatical thanks, when there was a sudden mutual recognition —the benefactress and I had met at Allerheiligen. A Tramp Abroad — Volume 03 But he tried not to think of it now; to remember only that Lorraine, his best friend and his benefactress, was dying, and that she had sent Hal to fetch him to her side. Winding Paths It might not detain you too long to say that last week my friend, my counselor, and benefactress Marian Douglass, passed away. Dorothy Dale : a girl of today Standing before her benefactress, her fingers fumbling impotently at the neck of the night-dress, the girl still continued to stare dumbly into the calm, dark eyes before her. The Hollow of Her Hand Ah, benefactress, there are no locks to keep a girl in, once she takes a notion to do something. Plays I had rather all my life have continued an ape or a dog, than to have seen my benefactress thus miserably perish. The Arabian Nights Entertainments - Volume 01 He felt that his benefactress, his great friend, had been abominably insulted, and he hastened in all the warmth of his ardour to her side. Winding Paths You got fifty lire out of him, for a word; and the children went off, blessing you as their benefactress. The Cardinal's Snuff-Box My dear child," cried the Colonel, and he took Gertrude by both hands, "my dear young benefactress, how can I ever thank you! Hildegarde's Neighbors Tell your uncle that I shall always be your benefactress; but don't you even think about a wife! Plays "I, at least," Gavin said in a low voice, "will know who is the benefactress, and think none the worse of her because she is a gypsy." The Little Minister She was in mourning now for the good-hearted old benefactress who had left her a nest-egg of some fifteen thousand dollars, and Rachael noticed with approval that it was correct mourning: simple, severe, Parisian. The Heart of Rachael Our worthy benefactress felt the force of the above, in his reluctance to execute her commands, and the manner in which he faltered when questioned about the purchase. Our World, Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter Take it hence, my kind benefactress, and save my mother. Lover's Vows |
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