| 单词 | pocket-handkerchief |
| 例句 | Wemmick’s attention being thus directed to his brooch, he put down the cast, and polished the brooch with his pocket-handkerchief. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z “Well!” she cried, picking up the pocket-handkerchief, “if that don’t make seven times! What ARE you a-doing of this afternoon, Mum!” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Levit appeared on stage a fashionable young man with close-cropped hair and a fitted, stylish suit with a sharp white pocket-handkerchief that made him look like a film star from the '30s. Igor Levit, the best Russian pianist you haven't heard...yet 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z He wore a baggy tuxedo with a white pocket-handkerchief. '60s organist Anthony Newman continues to perplex and astound 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z It’s only a pocket-handkerchief size — it’s not a big garden — but nonetheless, there was something to be found, every time. David Attenborough Still Has Hope for Our Future 2020-12-25T05:00:00Z Take your pocket-handkerchief, pass it through the back of any ordinary chair, and bring the ends evenly towards you, holding them for an instant with your right hand, which must, pro tem., represent the buckle. Ladies on Horseback Learning, Park-Riding, and Hunting, with Hints upon Costume, and Numerous Anecdotes 2012-04-23T02:00:28.843Z If there is one thing, however, more than another that has a fascination for the Chinese, it is a pocket-handkerchief. Sidelights on Chinese Life 2012-04-21T02:00:23.993Z To my surprise he pulled out his pocket-handkerchief and burst into tears. Ghosts and Family Legends A Volume for Christmas 2012-04-21T02:00:22.650Z The policeman, clearly an enthusiast, took off his helmet, and wiped his forehead with a purple pocket-handkerchief. The House 'Round the Corner 2012-04-14T02:00:22.063Z "There," she said, carelessly selecting a pocket-handkerchief from the bundle which lay at her feet; "if you like to take the trouble, you will save mine, for I am heartily tired of them." Mabel, Vol. III (of 3) A Novel 2012-04-04T02:00:58.490Z This coat became most useful to me afterwards, during the eleven days on board the galliot, for it served as a pocket-handkerchief, napkin, &c. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z Here Theodore took up his red pocket-handkerchief, which was already well saturated with the sweat of his brow, and feelingly wiped his eyes for some moments, manifestly overcome by his emotions. Quodlibet 2012-03-26T02:00:29.820Z The gunner was in despair, but a marine came to the rescue, and offered his pocket-handkerchief as a substitute. Flags: Some Account of their History and Uses. 2012-03-23T02:00:32.397Z Better still," said Margu�rite, drying her eyes with a scrap of lace which was supposed to be a pocket-handkerchief, "I'll give you the letter itself. The House 'Round the Corner 2012-04-14T02:00:22.063Z Maria was hemming a silk pocket-handkerchief, covered with innumerable foxes-heads; intended, perhaps, for some gay hunting friend. Mabel, Vol. III (of 3) A Novel 2012-04-04T02:00:58.490Z He had paused, and was absently flicking the blossoms off the geraniums in the fireplace with his pocket-handkerchief, looking moodily at his work the while. When Love Calls 2012-03-22T02:00:36.883Z Nay, she begins to grow a little Martha-like and careful, and to dream about savings-banks; and putting half-a-crown in, out of the way of temptation, when she is paid for her first pocket-handkerchief. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 1. No 1, June 1850 2012-03-21T02:00:31.390Z The "magister" withdrew in fear and trembling, wiping his eyes with his pocket-handkerchief. The Slaves of the Padishah 2012-03-06T03:00:24.060Z "What a dreadful smell!" said the uninitiated stranger, enveloping his nose in his pocket-handkerchief. Paris and the Parisians in 1835 (Vol. 1 of 2) 2012-02-29T03:00:23.930Z "Oh, I forgot," said Maria, unlocking her work-box; "I have not given you your last pocket-handkerchief—Is not this beautiful work?" Mabel, Vol. III (of 3) A Novel 2012-04-04T02:00:58.490Z He had paused, and was nicking the blossoms off the geraniums in the fireplace with his pocket-handkerchief, looking moodily at his work the while. Laid up in Lavender 2012-02-28T03:00:28.157Z My mother, too, was sitting by the fire in a species of state, having her hands void of occupation and her pocket-handkerchief outspread. Charles Auchester, Volume 1 of 2 2012-02-23T03:00:42.347Z You don't paint a miniature in the broad strokes that answer for a drop curtain, nor does the weaver of a pocket-handkerchief give to that fabric the texture of a carpet. How to Write a Novel A Practical Guide to the Art of Fiction 2012-02-17T03:00:36.070Z You can no more keep it dark in a place like this than you can hide the parish church under your pocket-handkerchief. Second String 2012-02-11T03:03:54.390Z In the small suburban villas a very considerable tax of money and labour is cheerfully paid in the effort to keep in good order a little pocket-handkerchief of lawn and a few shrubs. England 2012-02-09T03:00:12.957Z Her cheeks were crimson, and she was crying--yes, certainly crying, although she tried by a hasty dab of the flimsy thing she calls a pocket-handkerchief to remove the traces. Laid up in Lavender 2012-02-28T03:00:28.157Z At last I spread my pocket-handkerchief upon the case, and sitting down upon it, went to sleep in scarcely conscious possession. Charles Auchester, Volume 1 of 2 2012-02-23T03:00:42.347Z Peggy sat up, and wiped her eyes with the corner of her damp pocket-handkerchief. A Terrible Tomboy 2012-01-21T03:00:07.003Z The police have found nothing in them but a red pocket-handkerchief and a papier-maché snuff-box. Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z Cravat and pocket-handkerchief were appropriated to the adornment of the women in our household, to the no small envy of less favored ones. The Captive in Patagonia 2011-12-27T03:00:10.803Z He then put his hand to his side, wiped the sweat from his brow with his pocket-handkerchief, took up the letter again, and reread it quietly. The Fourth Estate, vol.1 2011-12-25T03:00:10.170Z Peggy, hanging back for a moment, unexpectedly produced a diminutive pocket-handkerchief from her belt, and put it furtively to one of its uses. A Knight on Wheels 2011-12-24T03:08:07.830Z Peggy sat on the box while Father tied on the improvised sandals with her pocket-handkerchief and Bobby's. A Terrible Tomboy 2012-01-21T03:00:07.003Z For an offence of the pettiest kind, as for instance for stealing a pocket-handkerchief in a dwelling-house, the penalty was death. The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 2011-12-19T03:00:45.273Z He was now seated cross-legged by the dying fire, sorting nuts from tobacco which had been tied up together in a damp pocket-handkerchief. By Desert Ways to Baghdad 2011-12-18T03:00:22.240Z It is not until three, P. M., that he wrings out his dripping pocket-handkerchief, slouches his hat over his brows, and gives in as dead-beat. A Trip to Cuba 2011-12-05T03:00:49.610Z One pocket-handkerchief; one pair of gloves; one tobacco-pouch; one pipe, a horrid, smelling thing which I had boiled in soapy water, but which still smells; one matchbox--empty. A Woman Perfected 2011-12-02T03:00:24.420Z You dropped your collection money, and made a rabbit out of your pocket-handkerchief,' chuckling at the remembrance. A Terrible Tomboy 2012-01-21T03:00:07.003Z She sighed and again dabbed at her eyes with her ruined pocket-handkerchief. Grit Lawless 2011-12-01T03:00:18.137Z His pockets bulged rather, so did the wide leather belt which he used as a pocket, otherwise his worldly goods were contained tied up in a white pocket-handkerchief. By Desert Ways to Baghdad 2011-12-18T03:00:22.240Z "The Countess of Ferndale's jewels! lying on the table in front of me! and in my time I've run the risk of being sent to prison for a pocket-handkerchief." A Hero of Romance 2011-11-30T03:00:11.457Z Mr. Treadman, who had been wiping his brow with his pocket-handkerchief, as if suffering from a sudden excess of heat, joined in the conversation. A Second Coming 2011-11-29T03:00:16.693Z Whatever the jest might be, it did not appeal to the chauffeur, who withdrew in silence to his motor, coldly wiping the vicarious duckweed from his knees with a silk pocket-handkerchief. Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. 2011-11-24T03:00:44.527Z As the outside car disappeared from view at a corner, the Flapper waved a large pocket-handkerchief to me. In Mr. Knox's Country 2011-11-21T03:00:16.010Z Without it she had not so much as a pocket-handkerchief, not to speak of such a necessity of existence as a brush and comb. A Duel 2011-11-20T03:00:13.840Z A certain amount of privacy in the conduct of such affairs is as troublesome as a pocket-handkerchief or a bathing-suit—but quite as essential. The Transgression of Andrew Vane a novel 2011-11-17T03:00:37.293Z With which hasty statement Matilda gave a brief dab to each eye, put up her pocket-handkerchief, and opened the front door. Sunshine Jane 2011-11-12T03:00:30.717Z It appeared, in spite of the necessity which the portly gentleman had been under to use his red silk pocket-handkerchief, that there were objections to the will he represented. Between the Dark and the Daylight 2011-11-11T03:00:37.893Z "Save me from the man with the lavender gloves and the white embroidered pocket-handkerchief, I say," said Mr. Acres. Stones of the Temple Lessons from the Fabric and Furniture of the Church 2011-11-11T03:00:36.693Z She buried her own face in her pocket-handkerchief, and wept bitterly. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. I (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:28.357Z He folded it up in his little pocket-handkerchief, and put it into the hole he had dug, and covered the earth over it. Daisy the autobiography of a cat 2011-10-25T02:00:24.887Z She found her pocket-handkerchief, and wiped them away angrily, as if she resented the salt-water drops more than her grandson's defection. The Open Question a tale of two temperaments 2011-10-25T02:00:22.173Z All rose as they came in, the girl herself wept still more piteously and sought a corner, where she hid her face behind her veil and pocket-handkerchief. The Heritage of the Kurts, Volume I (of 2) 2011-10-21T02:00:20.960Z Then he drew himself away, and rummaged for his pocket-handkerchief. Notwithstanding 2011-10-19T02:00:22.340Z And he pulled out his big, red silk pocket-handkerchief with a trembling flourish and wiped his eyes. Dr. Lavendar's People 2011-10-13T02:00:52.167Z She received him with open arms and hastened to give him her pocket-handkerchief to stuff into his mouth that his crying might not be heard. In God's Way A Novel 2011-10-13T02:00:38.570Z "Poor thing!" she murmured, brushing away the semblance of a tear with her pocket-handkerchief. Search-Light Letters 2011-10-06T02:00:43.957Z It was that honourable but extremely diminutive sheet the Journal de Genève, a newspaper then of about the size of a pocket-handkerchief. Lady Barbarina The Siege of London, An International Episode and Other Tales 2011-10-06T02:00:37.063Z He sneezed into a checked cotton pocket-handkerchief which belonged to him, and which had lost its colour through perpetual washing. The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont 2011-09-27T02:00:18.213Z He took out his big red silk pocket-handkerchief and blew his nose with a trembling flourish. Dr. Lavendar's People 2011-10-13T02:00:52.167Z He took his pocket-handkerchief and tied it over his head, so that Iron Hans should not see it. Snowdrop and Other Tales 2011-09-12T02:00:31.553Z I write this with blood taken from my finger, on a fragment of my only pocket-handkerchief. The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book 2011-09-09T02:01:11.180Z Here is another: A certain clergyman of this diocese, risen from the ranks, was preaching at Trinity Church, Oswestry, and found in the course of the service that he had forgotten his pocket-handkerchief. Lighter Moments from the Notebook of Bishop Walsham How 2011-09-09T02:01:03.123Z "Ah, yes ... we were ... laughing," said Dame Banfi, covertly wiping her eyes with the corner of her pocket-handkerchief. 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z "You don't know Alf!" she gasped at length, as she mopped her face with the dingy pocket-handkerchief. Mrs. Bindle Some Incidents from the Domestic Life of the Bindles 2011-09-08T02:00:22.323Z Robert wiped his brow with a red pocket-handkerchief, and nodded briefly. Coelebs The Love Story of a Bachelor 2011-08-31T02:01:28.960Z Salome's pocket-handkerchief, as she turned at a sign from Reginald to walk away, fell from the pocket at the side of her dress. Salome 2011-08-20T02:00:12.970Z It was a tiny house, with a little garden behind, and a lawn about as big as a pocket-handkerchief in front. Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy 2011-08-18T02:00:21.810Z Who taught you to stuff your pocket-handkerchief into your trousers pocket? 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z "You'll be the death of me," she cried, as she wiped her eyes with a soiled pocket-handkerchief. Mrs. Bindle Some Incidents from the Domestic Life of the Bindles 2011-09-08T02:00:22.323Z I saw that they had noticed it and were leaping about; I then raised the pocket-handkerchief and lowered it again, upon which the herd got in motion, led by one of the largest bucks. The Backwoodsman or, Life on the Indian Frontier 2011-08-17T02:00:27.330Z I think this is yours," said Kate, "your pocket-handkerchief; and I think you are my cousin. Salome 2011-08-20T02:00:12.970Z The governor even laughed, and said that he would surrender the city when the shells set his pocket-handkerchief on fire. The Blockade of Phalsburg An Episode of the End of the Empire 2011-07-27T02:00:39.197Z And without deigning even to look at her again he tore his pocket-handkerchief into strips, and tried to bind up his torn hands with it. The Vulture Maiden [Die Geier-Wally.] 2011-07-25T02:00:17.960Z ‘They are indeed, Jenkins,’ said the Mayor, wiping his hot face with his pocket-handkerchief, evidently pleased that the actress had gone and relieved the town of one juvenile difficulty. Crying for the Light, Vol. 1 [of 3] or Fifty Years Ago 2011-07-23T02:00:10.740Z The foremost of the herd were only thirty paces from me when I took out my white pocket-handkerchief and waved it in the air. The Backwoodsman or, Life on the Indian Frontier 2011-08-17T02:00:27.330Z Philip saw something white on the road, and picking it up, found it was Salome's pocket-handkerchief. Salome 2011-08-20T02:00:12.970Z On one occasion, Home thrust his hand into the fire, and bringing out a red-hot cinder laid it upon a pocket-handkerchief. Occultism and Common-Sense 2011-07-16T02:00:14.303Z His ears continued to burn like fire, and all he could do, by mopping his forehead with his pocket-handkerchief, was inadequate to keep back the traitor blush. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume III 2011-07-16T02:00:13.547Z That show of grief, and that seizure of the pocket-handkerchief were admirably done.” One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z Johannes tenderly bound up the child's bleeding forehead with his pocket-handkerchief, and carefully drew off its thick jacket to examine the shoulder-joint, that seemed to be broken. Only a Girl: or, A Physician for the Soul. 2011-07-13T02:00:14.230Z The little girl, too, waved her pocket-handkerchief, and joined her childish voice to the man's loud applause. A Noble Name or D?nninghausen 2011-07-04T02:00:22.783Z Home went to the fire, took out a piece of red-hot charcoal, and placed it on a folded cambric pocket-handkerchief which he borrowed for the purpose from one of the guests. Occultism and Common-Sense 2011-07-16T02:00:14.303Z I made the mother very happy by presenting her with a shilling and my only pocket-handkerchief,—a red bandana. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z He closed the lids of the dim and tired eyes and tied up the fallen jaw with his pocket-handkerchief. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z He fanned himself with the pocket-handkerchief that he had just used at the bedside of Hartwich's corpse to dry the tears that he did not shed. Only a Girl: or, A Physician for the Soul. 2011-07-13T02:00:14.230Z She took her pocket-handkerchief at length and began to wipe the bloodstains from Ralph's face, and while she did so the warm colour mounted to her own cheeks. The Squire's Daughter 2011-06-13T02:00:25.710Z She held a crystal toilet-bottle in one hand, and in the other a wet pocket-handkerchief. Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life 2011-06-12T02:00:07.963Z He calls Othello “the tragedy of the pocket-handkerchief.” Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z The effect of this hardened old lady indulging in a rhythm of this description struck me as so ludicrous that I was compelled to resort to my pocket-handkerchief and pretend to sneeze behind it. Piccadilly A Fragment of Contemporary Biography 2011-06-02T02:00:21.050Z Randolph Churchill jumped upon his seat and stood waving his pocket-handkerchief and shouting; Walter left the House with Algernon West, and said something about this being a curious end of Gladstone’s career. The Real Gladstone an Anecdotal Biography 2011-05-29T02:00:07.883Z As a proof of her assertion, she sank on the chair next her, took out her pocket-handkerchief, and began fanning herself. Rachel Gray 2011-05-20T02:00:39.547Z With this suit, and well-made shoes, clean gloves, a white pocket-handkerchief, and an easy and graceful deportment withal, he may pass muster as a gentleman. Martine's Hand-book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness 2011-05-08T02:00:05.770Z He was very fond of his wife, and he would have wiped away her tears, only he had no pocket-handkerchief. The Giant Crab and Other Tales from Old India 2011-05-07T02:00:31.307Z She put her pieces and studies into her case, washed her hands carefully, retied her hair ribbon, scented her pocket-handkerchief, and sauntered down the corridor. For the School Colours 2011-04-28T02:00:12.693Z "I hope I have," returned Mr. Weatherhead, mopping his flushed face with a very large red pocket-handkerchief. That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 1 2011-04-26T02:00:29.063Z "Cut her!" exclaimed Pauline, sitting up from among the pillows in her chaise longue, with a vinagrette in one hand and a pocket-handkerchief in the other. That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 3 2011-04-26T02:00:25.180Z His joy at once became intense; he hoisted a flag on the lightning-rod of his domicil, purchased a national pocket-handkerchief, bought six hand-organs that played the Star-Spangled Banner, and drank nothing but gunpowder tea. The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 1 2011-04-21T02:00:47.647Z The sunlight blinded him, so he took out his pocket-handkerchief and covered his eyes with it, and now the last terrible thoughts came into his mind. An Old Story of My Farming Days Vol. III (of III). (Ut Mine Stromtid) 2011-04-14T02:01:02.690Z She murmured an incoherent apology, and began nervously tying knots in her pocket-handkerchief. For the School Colours 2011-04-28T02:00:12.693Z At two o'clock to-morrow afternoon, when the Dragon is asleep that guards my treasure, I shall expect to see your signal with the pocket-handkerchief. An Old Story of My Farming Days Vol. I (of III). (Ut Mine Stromtid) 2011-04-14T02:00:43.727Z "Go away, you ungrateful child," she said, from behind her pocket-handkerchief. That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 3 2011-04-26T02:00:25.180Z Then each statesman wanted the Venerable Gammon to use his pocket-handkerchief; and five-and-twenty desperate reporters tore passionately away to the telegraph office to flash far and wide the comforting remarks of the Venerable Gammon. The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 1 2011-04-21T02:00:47.647Z Here she broke down, and covering her face with her pocket-handkerchief, continued: "To all he loved, and you were one of those." An Old Story of My Farming Days Vol. II (of III). (Ut Mine Stromtid) 2011-04-14T02:00:41.313Z It is near five; but really there 's not a creature to be seen in the streets, and, except old Killgobbin airing his pocket-handkerchief at the fire, not a soul at the Club. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:09.197Z Mr. Taylor laughed a trifle ruefully as he threw down the sticky paper and applied a pocket-handkerchief to his long, white fingers. The Messenger 2011-03-26T02:00:14.523Z "I beg you will not talk such nursery-maid's nonsense to me, May," returned her aunt, sprinkling some rose-water on her pocket-handkerchief, and dabbing her wet cheeks with it. That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 3 2011-04-26T02:00:25.180Z After which he looked severely at his pocket-handkerchief, and tried to leave the room by way of the fire-place. The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 1 2011-04-21T02:00:47.647Z At the same time our pilgrim reached out to a rector's little son, who needed it for about three minutes, his pocket-handkerchief. Titan: A Romance v. 1 (of 2) 2011-03-25T02:00:11.007Z Then he sent for the Duchess, who good-naturedly knotted her pocket-handkerchief round her throat, and went through all the rooms to show me the pictures. Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 2011-03-20T02:00:26.607Z When she returned, with the dainty tray, and the wafer bread and butter, her mother was sitting up, her feet on the ground, her elbows on a small table, crying silently into her ridiculous pocket-handkerchief. The Daughter Pays 2011-03-19T02:00:09.513Z By the end of this speech—the utterance of which had been interrupted by several interludes of pocket-handkerchief—Mrs. Simpson was sufficiently composed to turn round, and take the chair offered to her. That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 3 2011-04-26T02:00:25.180Z She pauses, and making no further effort to depart, stands silent, with set teeth and hands that unconsciously twist and tear the slight lace pocket-handkerchief between her fingers. Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z “I beg your pardon,” said Jack, and he fumbled for his pocket-handkerchief, which at that moment was lying under the seat in the billiard-room. Only One Love, or Who Was the Heir 2011-03-11T03:00:14.423Z While he was eating his breakfast, the old gentleman found he had forgotten his pocket-handkerchief, and went up to his room to get it. Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 2011-03-20T02:00:26.607Z Crampton took out his silk pocket-handkerchief, and began to polish his glasses as he gazed hard at his employer after following Uncle Luke to the door, which was closed sharply. The Haute Noblesse A Novel 2011-03-10T03:00:50.577Z Kind Mrs. Jones! she was obliged to stop and find her pocket-handkerchief. Cora and The Doctor or Revelations of A Physician's Wife 2011-03-10T03:00:49.120Z As she seats herself in the carriage she pulls a letter accidentally out of her pocket with her pocket-handkerchief. Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z His silk hat, Dyson thought, should have been a high bowler of odious pattern worn with a baggy morning-coat, and an instinct told him that the fellow did not commonly carry a clean pocket-handkerchief. The Three Impostors or The Transmutations 2011-03-09T03:00:45.227Z Heda sank upon a sofa, and fanned her joyful face with her pocket-handkerchief. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z There was—so to say—an idiosyncrasy—an idealism about him; his watchguard was unlike any other,—the very perfume of his pocket-handkerchief was the invention of his own genius. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. II 2011-03-03T03:00:54.950Z A deep sigh was the only reply; and the son took a pocket-handkerchief, and tenderly wiped his father's forehead, as he leaned against his breast. Cora and The Doctor or Revelations of A Physician's Wife 2011-03-10T03:00:49.120Z He hastily binds up his wound with his pocket-handkerchief, and begins quickly to enlarge the opening. Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z The young lady addressed immediately began tugging at a pocket-handkerchief, secured by one end to the waistband of some under-garment, and bent her young body like an arc to get a good blow. The Vicar's People 2011-02-25T03:01:16.160Z "I am quite out of breath," says Heda, fanning herself with her pocket-handkerchief. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z He strolled thoughtfully out of the room, thinking out the further details of tea-making all mixed up with amazement at Marjorie, while she sat wiping her eyes with a crumpled pocket-handkerchief. Marriage 2011-02-22T03:00:06.867Z Mrs. Vicar waved a white pocket-handkerchief from the gate of the manse, but the Vicar was bearing a chief part in a more dramatic tableau that had been arranged on the village green. Mrs. Fitz 2011-02-14T03:00:38.317Z The young man pressed his pocket-handkerchief upon the wound, of which he had not before been aware. The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z Accordingly, spreading his little force judiciously, he suddenly presented himself, waving a white pocket-handkerchief. Toronto of Old 2011-02-10T03:00:45.907Z He is frightened, kneels down beside me, even then he was much taller than I,--and wipes away the tears with his pocket-handkerchief. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z He wore blue spectacles, and, although he had not a cold, he used his pocket-handkerchief incessantly. Abb? Aubain and Mosaics 2011-01-21T03:00:12.617Z Then he stood erect, and shaking his dishevelled shock of hair like a dog emerging from the water, dried his face with his cotton pocket-handkerchief, and went back to his affectionate wife in the arbour. Too Rich A Romance 2011-01-19T03:00:22.440Z He held up a carefully folded pocket-handkerchief which the envelope had contained, and Daniel glanced at it with sudden recognition. Burning Sands 2011-01-17T03:00:53.930Z The pocket-handkerchief was here utilised, after which, with a heavy groan, Mrs. Callaghan again took up her parable. Some Experiences of an Irish R.M. 2011-01-16T03:00:24.113Z But as for Bishop Heber, and Mrs. Hemans above all, this lady used to melt right away, and be absorbed into her pocket-handkerchief, when Pen read those authors to her in his kind, boyish voice. A History of Pendennis, Volume 1 His fortunes and misfortunes, his friends and his greatest enemy 2011-01-13T03:01:13.027Z From time to time he would wipe his forehead with his pocket-handkerchief, rolled up in a ball, which he usually stuck in between two buttons of his green frock-coat. Sentimental Education Vol 1 2011-01-04T03:01:07.467Z A neat little box of a house, with a signal-mast and yard, and a small plot of ground, about as large as a pocket-handkerchief, used as a garden, occupied the whole space. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z After wiping his face with his pocket-handkerchief, for the April day was rather warm, he raised his head and faced the only passenger in the carriage beside himself, who sat directly opposite to him. Englefield Grange or Mary Armstrong's Troubles 2011-01-01T03:00:27.980Z I saw the absurd dazzle of tears in Philippa's eyes, and found time for the insulting proffer of the clean pocket-handkerchief, as we all galloped hard to get away on good terms with the hounds. Some Experiences of an Irish R.M. 2011-01-16T03:00:24.113Z "Young man," says he, hastily tying a red silk pocket-handkerchief about his head, "I am teaching these oppressed beings to spell, having extemporized a college on the very scene of their recent emancipation." The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 2 2010-12-28T03:00:18.560Z You expect to be startled by the blade of a stiletto, and out comes a soiled pocket-handkerchief! Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. I) 2010-12-27T03:00:17.990Z Hilda wept—her head gracefully inclined over her pocket-handkerchief, as if it was an urn. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z Then sitting down again he exclaimed, “Well!” took out his pocket-handkerchief, blew his nose loudly, and then, without disguise, sat quietly wiping away the tears. The Mynns' Mystery 2010-12-20T17:12:18.180Z He had a cotton umbrella in his big gloved hand, and a coloured pocket-handkerchief sticking out of his pocket. Willing to Die 2010-12-20T17:12:00.040Z He wiped the water off the table-cloth with his pocket-handkerchief, and replaced the flowers in the glass. Footsteps of Fate 2010-12-20T17:11:56.663Z Mr Wilson nodded acquiescence, and then stood wiping his hands upon his pocket-handkerchief. Original Penny Readings A Series of Short Sketches 2010-12-20T17:11:48.837Z Each child had brought a clean pocket-handkerchief, and spread it on the desk for a tablecloth. Story Lessons of Character Building (Morals) and Manners Camilla brushed her eyes with her pocket-handkerchief; she was utterly unable to answer him, and at that moment they heard the voice of Betty calling to them. Capricious Caroline "A man of God has never an uneasy conscience," replied the pastor, with a grin--"unless he has been drinking water;" and he mopped his shiny face and bacon neck with a red-cotton pocket-handkerchief. The Undying Past I say, Marcus,” he continued, “my nose is going to bleed,” and as he spoke he took out his delicately-scented pocket-handkerchief. A Double Knot He did not hear her entry, and he was talking to himself as he lifted up and smelt his pocket-handkerchief. Lady Maude's Mania A pocket-handkerchief will soften the sound a good deal, both in coughing and sneezing. Story Lessons of Character Building (Morals) and Manners There was nothing, absolutely nothing, in them—not even a pocket-handkerchief. The Man Who Rose Again Then a reserve pocket-handkerchief, sticky with bread-crumbs, then a taper, and last of all a leather case, about the size of a man's fist, of three-cornered shape. The Undying Past The captain drew out his pocket-handkerchief, shed tears, wiped his eyes, and ended by taking out a half-crown, which he slipped into Daniel’s hand as he removed his empty plate. A Double Knot I found him one morning as he bound his corn in a merest pocket-handkerchief of a field. Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry A nice, clean child will never be without a pocket-handkerchief, and he will use it without having to be told. Story Lessons of Character Building (Morals) and Manners I remained, however, very much embarrassed, when he rose and suddenly turned around, holding between his teeth an old check pocket-handkerchief; his spectacles were left on the chair. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 5 of 6 "Is it still snowing?" she asked, and wiped his moustache, from which icicles hung, with her black-bordered pocket-handkerchief. The Undying Past Imagine a mother and daughter, who looked very queer and uncommon seedy; they had their whole kit in a pocket-handkerchief. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 4 of 6 She was clad in a blue loose gown, like the other prisoners, and had under her right arm a small bundle, wrapped up in a miserable, ragged, checked pocket-handkerchief. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 In using a pocket-handkerchief, as in coughing and sneezing, we should make as little noise as possible, and we should try not to have to use it at table. Story Lessons of Character Building (Morals) and Manners It was a pocket-handkerchief, of the finest cambric, trimmed with costly lace, and bearing in one corner the initials "L. N." beautifully embroidered, and surmounted with a ducal coronet. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 1 of 6 Now, as he paused, he wiped the moisture from his forehead with his pocket-handkerchief. The Key to Yesterday "Take this," she said; and held out her pocket-handkerchief. L'Arrabiata and Other Tales Here Madame d'Orbigny concealed her face in her pocket-handkerchief for some minutes. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 He would take his pocket-handkerchief and tear it all to pieces in his rage, not to mention lying on the floor and kicking with his heels. Story Lessons of Character Building (Morals) and Manners Burke said of a certain miser to whom an estate was left, “that now, it was to be hoped, he would set up a pocket-handkerchief.” Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. V, October, 1850, Volume I. Gentlemen will wear one pocket-handkerchief in the side pocket, with the corner gently emerging, and another in the hip pocket, as they did last season, the former for decorative purposes and the latter for business. Cordwood "I only bargain that they stick my own pocket-handkerchief between my teeth." A Pair of Schoolgirls A Story of School Days I was carefully nestled up every night on a soft pillow, covered with a fine pocket-handkerchief, and only handled and nursed in the most careful way in the world. Tales of the Toys, Told by Themselves For the rest of the evening he was dabbing his mouth with his pocket-handkerchief. Patricia Brent, Spinster The Professor said: "I will," with considerable emotion; while Miss Ann sobbed audibly into her lace pocket-handkerchief. Through the Postern Gate A Romance in Seven Days As soon as he was out of doors the lord steward fanned himself with his pocket-handkerchief. On the Heights A Novel Hope remained with the photograph in her hand, staring speechlessly; Blanche tried to shuffle away, Valentine looked sulky, and Irene—always ready for tears—pulled out her pocket-handkerchief. A Pair of Schoolgirls A Story of School Days Another, with a pocket-handkerchief in his hand having a knot tied in one end, walked along the line of women, threw the handkerchief at one, and then returned to his seat. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I. There was the worthy priest, mopping his forehead with a huge pocket-handkerchief and blowing like a rhinoceros. Jack Hinton The Guardsman Then, having found and restored Miss Ann's lace pocket-handkerchief, she seated herself in a low chair beside the couch, hoping for enlightenment upon the immediate prospects of her own future. Through the Postern Gate A Romance in Seven Days Then he took his blue pocket-handkerchief, and twisted it up as if he were trying to make a ball of it. On the Heights A Novel He was perspiring at every pore, and this fact called for a frequent use of his red pocket-handkerchief. Gabriel Tolliver A Story of Reconstruction The brother of the padrecito acted as master of the ceremonies, and with a pocket-handkerchief called out the ladies one after the other, until every dancing lady present had had her turn. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I. I never forgot even a pocket-handkerchief in my whole life, and never lost so much as a pin. Edelweiss A Story Even the morning ablution was comfortless and distressing; a pocket-handkerchief serving but indifferently for a towel. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. In a moment Madge had replied by waving her pocket-handkerchief frantically among the branches. The Eagle's Nest They arrived within ten yards of the flag, in which they soon recognised a red pocket-handkerchief. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars Perhaps I had better go away and leave you to yourselves, since I am such a wet blanket,” sniffed Philippa into her pocket-handkerchief. The Daughters of a Genius Mrs Canninge took out her pocket-handkerchief, and shed some bitter, mortified tears. The New Mistress A Tale “Your ball has shivered his head, Hughes,” called out Wyzinski, but the soldier paused a moment to thrust into his bosom a blood-stained pocket-handkerchief before he joined them. The Ruined Cities of Zululand “Well, thank you,” answered the parrot, sobbing 59 again; “but I could have wished it had been a pocket-handkerchief.” Mopsa the Fairy He himself withdrew apart and wiped his sword very carefully and minutely with a white pocket-handkerchief, and then retired. International Short Stories English Reach me some bread and milk for the parrot,—fetch my smelling bottle,—go to the saloon for that book I was reading,—and search again for the pocket-handkerchief I mislaid. Holiday House A Series of Tales Open a pocket-handkerchief, and covering number one’s pocket, flick it in the direction of person number two, exclaiming, “They have gone!” More Conjuring Simple Tricks for Social Gatherings When he looked up, Mr. Springett, alone, was wiping his eyes with his green and yellow pocket-handkerchief. Rewards and Fairies I would much rather you would buy me a pocket-handkerchief. Mopsa the Fairy He thought about things like lock-jaw and gangrene and his hand trembled as he tied his pocket-handkerchief around the wound. Time Enough at Last “But here is your pocket-handkerchief, uncle David, if you mean to shed any tears for your misfortune,” whispered Laura; “how very lucky that you felt it going!” Holiday House A Series of Tales At a country store, just across the road from his father's tavern, he bought a cotton pocket-handkerchief on which the Constitution of the United States was printed. The Child's Book of American Biography “Hot, eh, Ridgeley?” said Dawes, with a dry smile, mopping his forehead with a red pocket-handkerchief. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley So lying down well out of sight, I took a red silk pocket-handkerchief, and, tying it to my gun, waved it slowly above the grass. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa The stranger shook her head mournfully as she searched for a missing pocket-handkerchief. The Girl from Arizona I prefer on these occasions my pocket-handkerchief, as the period at which these rich towels are washed is by no means a matter of certainty. Visits To Monasteries in the Levant She was standing exactly where he had left her, standing with her hands clutching at a little pocket-handkerchief and her letter. The New Warden A young gentleman in the crowd appeared to take this remark as personal, and left the meeting somewhat abruptly, immediately after which it was noticed that Mrs. Sharon was compelled to borrow her daughter's pocket-handkerchief. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) I got the peak lowered down to the deck and showed but a pocket-handkerchief sort of sail; this kept her head to wind. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa Having wiped the dust from my shoes with my pocket-handkerchief, and re-adjusted my cravat, I rang the bell--offering up, at the same time, a silent prayer. The Marvellous History of the Shadowless Man and The Cold Heart As Master Janos opened the door, the unfortunate man stopped his mouth with his pocket-handkerchief, giving the humane jailer by this pantomime to understand, that he would henceforth keep his demonstrations to himself. Hungarian Sketches in Peace and War Constable's Miscellany of Foreign Literature, vol. 1 Miss Needwood took out her pocket-handkerchief, where her initials, H. N., were beautifully worked. Sowing and Sewing A Sexagesima Story "I don't know what you can do next," said Billy, getting out his pocket-handkerchief, "unless you become engaged to me." Rose MacLeod "Ring the bell—no, here"—and he produced a clean pocket-handkerchief, and unfolded it. Leonore Stubbs Then he felt a silly weakness, and hastened to wipe his eyes with his pocket-handkerchief. Strangers and Wayfarers Marie began to cry bitterly, and wrapped the wounded Nutcracker quickly up in her little pocket-handkerchief. The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. On being asked for his flag of truce, he pulled from his pocket a dirty pocket-handkerchief, with a short stick tied to one corner. The Struggle for Missouri In the day-time the poor wretch dared not go about except with his hat down over his eyes, and a pocket-handkerchief before his face. The Serapion Brethren. Vol. II "I ought to have known better," he said, knotting his pocket-handkerchief over his head, after which he waited for a momentary lull, and went out into the storm. The Pearl of Orr's Island A Story of the Coast of Maine "Oh, don't, my dear Priscilla," says Miss Penelope, in a broken voice, burying her face in her pocket-handkerchief. Rossmoyne Mr. Bull was dozing in his easy chair, with his pocket-handkerchief drawn over his head. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 8, January, 1851 She had wrapped her hand in her pocket-handkerchief as if it had been hurt. The Immortal Moment The Story of Kitty Tailleur And as to the dust, you just take your pocket-handkerchief and give a flick or two round the bottom o' the tomb. Mad Shepherds and Other Human Studies Patsy respectfully held the man's hat and gloves while he cried into a big black-bordered pocket-handkerchief. The Weans at Rowallan Benvenuto Cellini's scalp already hung at my girdle, visible as a pocket-handkerchief; and he lay far down near the cabbages, to the imaginative eye a writhing and disgusting spectacle. Aliens How is it that an apple or potato can be divided by a straight cut when placed in the folds of a silk pocket-handkerchief, which remains uninjured? Broad-Sword and Single-Stick With Chapters on Quarter-Staff, Bayonet, Cudgel, Shillalah, Walking-Stick, Umbrella and Other Weapons of Self-Defence I wouldn't produce that pocket-handkerchief if I were you. The Immortal Moment The Story of Kitty Tailleur Arthur Wynn's gravity was fairly overcome, and he got a heavy fit of coughing in his pocket-handkerchief. Cedar Creek From the Shanty to the Settlement The little man was talking a bit incoherently, whimpering to himself the while, and mopping his face with a clammy pocket-handkerchief. The Recipe for Diamonds “O, Edom!” she wailed, in a voice tragic with tears, and reaching out to him both hands, in one of which she held a sopping pocket-handkerchief. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XIX (of 25) The Ebb-Tide; Weir of Hermiston She had a thin gold chain round her neck, and wore long white gloves; her left hand holding her pocket-handkerchief, which she had so suffused with bergamot that it scented the whole room. Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. She gave a hysterical laugh, and put the pocket-handkerchief away. The Immortal Moment The Story of Kitty Tailleur So he began to shriek and to bewail; ’twas enough to break one’s heart; and so the King threw his pocket-handkerchief to him to bind his wound. East of the Sun and West of the Moon Old Tales from the North It was true that this little girl had a stye in her eye, and two corkscrew ringlets, and lacked complete training in the use of the pocket-handkerchief. When Ghost Meets Ghost These people will examine every square inch of all your clothes, including your shirt-collar, your pocket-handkerchief, your silk hat, and your boots. A Castle in Spain A Novel One of the gentlemen thus referred to, was dressed in a light blue surtout, with the tip of a white pocket-handkerchief seen peeping out of a pocket in the front of it. Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. Pale as a sheet, and limp as a pocket-handkerchief, he was dragged from the edge of downfall by one arm; helped, or rather carried, down the ladder; and deposited in safety on the attic landing. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 5 (of 25) In an Oriental dressing-gown girt round the waist with a pocket-handkerchief he was industriously digging in his garden. Fathers and Children She had a little brother with her, who was old enough to walk when pulled, but not old enough to discipline his own nose, being dependent on his sister's good offices, and her pocket-handkerchief. When Ghost Meets Ghost His father's feelings were divided between admiration and embarrassment; but the admiration received a serious blow when Thomas Randulf swore that Romarino used pomatum on his pocket-handkerchief. Skipper Worse At last, finding it desirable to add ease to his other charms, he drew forth to aid him an ample silk pocket-handkerchief. Shirley He pulled out a blue cotton pocket-handkerchief, mopped his face and shouted, "Beer!" The Broom-Squire Then she got out her pocket-handkerchief and put it up to her eyes and said she’d been in it longer’n she wanted, and was glad she was going away. Santa Fé's Partner Being Some Memorials of Events in a New-Mexican Track-end Town With such a letter before him Joe Moss awaited his amazing guests with impatience, cautioning the few who were in the secret not to dodge when the Captain reached for his pocket-handkerchief. Money Magic A Novel He was crying like a baby, into a red pocket-handkerchief, and could not speak. The Benefactress The General, his eyes very red and bloodshot and his lower lip fallen into a senile droop, was trying vainly to fan her with his pocket-handkerchief. The Romance of a Plain Man "Anything more!" says he, savage as a jack-knife, wiping his face with a white pocket-handkerchief. Phemie Frost's Experiences As it was, he produced a pocket-handkerchief, took down his eye-glass and carefully polished it, whilst members yelled and tossed about on their seats with impotent fury. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 27, March 1893 An Illustrated Monthly One glove was off, displaying a signet-ring, and he brought with him into the dingy office a strong odour of scent, whose source was probably the white pocket-handkerchief prominently displayed outside his breast-pocket. The Vast Abyss The Story of Tom Blount, his Uncles and his Cousin Sam The features of the interesting youth were not visible during the journey, by reason of the tears that he shed, and the pocket-handkerchief that was held up to receive them. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 365, March, 1846 She came on a small muslin pocket-handkerchief, stained with blood, also a loop of black ribbon of the kind that little girls tie their hair with. Audrey Craven I begged him not to mind it—told him I would tie a pocket-handkerchief over my head—but he wouldn't listen to me. Victor's Triumph Sequel to A Beautiful Fiend He never had a pocket-handkerchief in his life, but he was a born legislator, and the people believed he could do much to restore the vaunted ancient prestige and prosperity of Ireland. Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule He has left his pocket-handkerchief, and he has a cold in the head. Punch, Or The London Charivari, Vol 150, February 9, 1916 Father Holt blessed him too, and then they took leave of my lady viscountess, who came from her apartment with a pocket-handkerchief to her eyes, and her gentlewoman and Mrs. Tusher supporting her. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges In the doorway of the dining-room he stepped on a small muslin pocket-handkerchief. Audrey Craven Emma, with great sympathy and tenderness, assisted her to dress, pinned the shawl around her shoulders, tied the bonnet strings under her chin, and brought her her gloves and pocket-handkerchief. Victor's Triumph Sequel to A Beautiful Fiend And now you lay across your knees a pocket-handkerchief into which drop little angular fragments of eggshell—fragments of a map—a puzzle. Monday or Tuesday I dropped my rugs and began a tremulous search for my pocket-handkerchief. The First Violin A Novel My lord is admiring his countenance in the glass, while his bride is twiddling her marriage ring on her pocket-handkerchief; and listening with rueful countenance to Counsellor Silvertongue, who has been drawing the settlements. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges She walked to the window, convulsively grasping her pocket-handkerchief. Audrey Craven Mrs. Fanning wept quietly behind her pocket-handkerchief, and Alden and Emma sat with their hands clasped in each other's in mute sympathy. Victor's Triumph Sequel to A Beautiful Fiend This individual saw in a mirror the young lady, as she was about to leave, seize a parcel of lace, and carry it out under cover of her pocket-handkerchief. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 1 January 1848 Her tiny pocket-handkerchief soon got wet through, and she had to have my great big purple silk one; and more than once did I hear her moan, "Oh, Coachy is dead! my Coachy is dead!" Harper's Young People, October 12, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly He put his hand under his thick fustian jacket and pulled out something tied up tightly in a red cotton pocket-handkerchief. Poppy's Presents She sat down and put her pocket-handkerchief to her wrist. Audrey Craven Fancy the rage of the South-Enders the next day, when they spied our snowy citadel, with Jack Harris's red silk pocket-handkerchief floating defiantly from the flagstaff. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. X (of X) - America - II, Index "My little girl, will you lend me your pocket-handkerchief?" asked the Wizard, in that same queer, pleasant voice. Harper's Young People, August 17, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly But he had not gone far ere he found that his pocket-handkerchief was missing. Adventures and Recollections He had no pocket-handkerchief; and he remembers that he spoiled the long silk streamers of his Glengarry bonnet by wiping his eyes upon them. A Boy I Knew and Four Dogs On the top of the barley was a tin can, and also a red cotton pocket-handkerchief, evidently containing slices of bread. The Manor House School The women’s dress consists of two mats, about the size of a small pocket-handkerchief, which they tie round them like an apron. A Narrative of the Mutiny, on Board the Ship Globe, of Nantucket, in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 1824 And the journal of a residence of two years on the Mulgrave Islands; with observations on the manners and customs of the inhabitants Then she had forgotten her pocket-handkerchief, and poor Patty was anything but soothed by the snuffs that she gave from time to time. Harper's Young People, May 18, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly "Oh, a little bit of a key, and gloves, and my best pocket-handkerchief, and—most of all, Mrs. Reed's letter—" "Mrs. Reed's letter!" echoed Don. Donald and Dorothy “We’ll ring the bell now,” said Martin, wiping a few crumbs from his mouth and dusting his trousers with his pocket-handkerchief. The School Queens Miss Frazer escorted them into their bedroom, and stood over them, giving directions, until each pair of stockings or pocket-handkerchief was disposed according to her ideas of neatness. The Manor House School "Nor even for a year," replied Niklausse, unfolding his pocket-handkerchief and calmly applying it to his nose. A Winter Amid the Ice and Other Thrilling Stories I tried to lower the flood on his table by means of my pocket-handkerchief, and waited. Godfrey Marten, Undergraduate She wrapped it in her pocket-handkerchief, and placed it carefully in her reticule, whence it was to emerge only to enter upon a long and admired career as a parlour ornament. A Bookful of Girls It must be like meeting an Indian and seeing him put his hand into his no-pocket to draw out a scented pocket-handkerchief, instead of a tomahawk.' The Wit of Women Fourth Edition I tried to comfort her and lent her my pocket-handkerchief. The Belovéd Vagabond “But I never could bear to see a woman cry; it is as bad as watching an animal in pain,” he half growled, as he drew out his red pocket-handkerchief and used it rather noisily. Not Like Other Girls There was a yell from the fair-haired one as Hank bent forward, then dropped squarely on the toes of Dawley’s right foot—his pocket-handkerchief! The Motor Boat Club and The Wireless Or, the Dot, Dash and Dare Cruise She was sure he did not know her, because once, when she was twelve years old, he had stopped her on the street to tell her that she had dropped her pocket-handkerchief. A Bookful of Girls Of course my father sent word that she must keep the teeth, and my mother added a message of sympathy, with a present of a pocket-handkerchief to dry Aunt Anniky's tears. The Wit of Women Fourth Edition It was far better to coax the bones into place, put sticks up and down for splints, and bind one leg tight with his neck-tie, the other with his very best pocket-handkerchief. Harper's Young People, March 23, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly They were the trombone and ophicleide players from the orchestra, and the "Miss Grace," of act first, disguised as a bad character, in a cloak, with a red pocket-handkerchief over her head. Rambles Beyond Railways; or, Notes in Cornwall taken A-foot A pocket-handkerchief is called in to remove tears surreptitiously, under a covering pretence of a less elegant function. Somehow Good Even the morning ablution was comfortless and distressing; a pocket-handkerchief serving but indifferently for a towel. p. 104Restless activity now took full possession of the prisoners. A Tramp's Wallet stored by an English goldsmith during his wanderings in Germany and France Ivan went to the corner of his hut, where a large object stood on the top of the whitewashed stove under a red and yellow pocket-handkerchief. Soap-Bubble Stories For Children He took out his pocket-handkerchief and wiped away the tears which any mention of his own goodness and the treatment he received from others always brought to his eyes. The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius They prefer the under sides of the leaves; so we would peer up in the branches, and when we found one, would pick it off and drop it in our pocket-handkerchief. Scenes in the Hawaiian Islands and California This is approval of the disappearance of the pocket-handkerchief—some confusion between cause and effect, perhaps. Somehow Good Quick as light, and treading water meanwhile, he whipped the white pocket-handkerchief out of the breast-pocket of his coat and waved it eagerly over his head. Dick Leslie's Luck A Story of Shipwreck and Adventure When he was out of sight of the inn, Anthony sat down by the wayside and dried his terrier's ears with his pocket-handkerchief and the utmost care. Anthony Lyveden Hurt me!" he said, taking out his pocket-handkerchief, "that is not the word for it. The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius Hans took out his pocket-handkerchief, put the piece of silver into it, threw it over his shoulder, and jogged off homewards. Folk-lore and Legends: German He appeared to consult the pattern on his silk pocket-handkerchief as an oracle, and to await its answer with a thoughtful eye. Somehow Good He would have his own again, his bright penny and his bestest pocket-handkerchief with lace upon it. The Girls of St. Olave's Flora might as well have striven to confine a hurricane within the bounds of a cambric pocket-handkerchief, as to lay the least embargo upon that lady’s freedom of speech or action. Flora Lyndsay or, Passages in an Eventful Life "Have you observed," he said, "that when a child has a cold she never has a pocket-handkerchief?" The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius Ottillie unfastened one of the small valises and handed her mistress a fresh pocket-handkerchief, an attention which was most welcome just at that juncture. A Woman's Will For another you could scent your pocket-handkerchief, and be sorry you hadn't kept your penny for chocolate. Somehow Good The old king stood near, wiping his eyes with his white pocket-handkerchief. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen And Ib gave it to her, and the strange woman tied it in her pocket-handkerchief for her. What the Moon Saw: and Other Tales Freddy lay on the Gym floor, pillowed on Dan’s jacket, and reviving under the ministration of a sturdy hand and a very wet and grimy pocket-handkerchief. Killykinick Ketch, put up thy cutlass and go straightway to the pool and wet this pocket-handkerchief. The Old Tobacco Shop A True Account of What Befell a Little Boy in Search of Adventure When we blow our nose, we hush our pocket-handkerchief back into its home, and ignore it a little. Somehow Good He had a cold, which caused him to use his pocket-handkerchief continually; and yet he said he was obliged to accompany servant girls to their new places, and initiate them into their winter service. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen Blushing deeply, she said— 14 “I am embroidering a pocket-handkerchief, Uncle.” Jessie Carlton The Story of a Girl who Fought with Little Impulse, the Wizard, and Conquered Him Will you tell this boy here, on my right, either to control his feelings or to cry into his pocket-handkerchief, like an ordinary human being? Vice Versa or A Lesson to Fathers The boys wore nothing but the middle cloth, and the girls were almost as scantily clothed; the only garment being a skirt or petticoat, not larger than a moderate sized pocket-handkerchief. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery She took her pocket-handkerchief to wipe the wet brow. The Old Helmet, Volume II And the young wife wiped the soldier, first with a green leaf, and then with her fine pocket-handkerchief, that smelt of such beautiful perfume. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen Charlie bit his thumb, and scowled; while Emily, pushing Jessie from her side, kept rolling her pocket-handkerchief into a ball, pouted, and refused to say a word, either to her uncle or cousin. Jessie Carlton The Story of a Girl who Fought with Little Impulse, the Wizard, and Conquered Him I have seen an Indian give five days' labor, from six o'clock in the morning to sunset, for a red pocket-handkerchief, which in Germany would not be worth four groschen. Travels in Peru, on the Coast, in the Sierra, Across the Cordilleras and the Andes, into the Primeval Forests It was only a little pocket-handkerchief, but such a handkerchief! Stories of Many Lands Folding one of his gloves in his pocket-handkerchief, he fastened it round the neck of the dog, and rather emphatically ordered him 'home.' Anecdotes of Dogs The neighbour felt for a pocket-handkerchief under the pillow, and wiped them away. A Sheaf of Corn Pete, on the contrary, tugged out his pocket-handkerchief, which was quite a decently clean one, and began wiping her eyes. Peterkin When we go a-hunting we should not forget to provide ourselves with a pocket-handkerchief of a useful size; for a dab of mud on the face is a common occurrence. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. ‘A hat trimmed with goose feathers to a pocket-handkerchief, that by that time you are in the family mansion, repenting of your sins.’ Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster He would, upon being ordered, go up-stairs and bring down a snuff-box, stick, pocket-handkerchief, or anything, understanding as readily what was said to him as if spoken to a servant. Anecdotes of Dogs Hoodie ate her breakfast in silence, and what she did not eat she quietly added to the contents of the pocket-handkerchief parcel. Hoodie In terror of incurring Jacinth's displeasure, Frances tugged at her pocket-handkerchief. Robin Redbreast A Story for Girls No stain should be left on a white pocket-handkerchief or kid glove, if it be passed over any portion of the leather. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. Then she dissolved in tears, and was obliged to hide her countenance in the folds of a vast pocket-handkerchief. The Light of Scarthey There was a bruise on one side of his head, and his hand was bound up with a pocket-handkerchief drenched with blood. Peter and Jane or The Missing Heir When she married the man, she knew she didn't care for him; and now she determines to leave him because he won't pick up her pocket-handkerchief! The Bertrams "The missis is right," agreed Mr. Grey, rising from the table as he spoke, and wiping his mouth with a huge, red cotton pocket-handkerchief. Two Little Travellers A Story for Girls It was in the drawing-room, later on in the afternoon, that Brodrick found his wife, shrunk into a corner of the sofa and mopping her face with a pocket-handkerchief. The Creators A Comedy Pauline trotting about in front of the float, invoking the orchestra with a limp pocket-handkerchief, is a notion that makes goose-flesh of my back. The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 3, 1836-1870 If I could only get to the point of being able to hold my head up and dispense with my pocket-handkerchief for five minutes, I should be all right. The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 2, 1857-1870 She was found t'other day in the street, clothed only in her chastity, a pocket-handkerchief and a visiting card. The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 1, 1833-1856 From each child's pocket came a crumpled pocket-handkerchief, not very large, and, if the truth must be told, not over clean. Two Little Travellers A Story for Girls She cried quietly into her pocket-handkerchief, with her shoulders shaking. The Dark Tower He drew from his pocket a clean pocket-handkerchief, which he unfolded and spread out on the surface of the table. The Girl and The Bill An American Story of Mystery, Romance and Adventure Once I met him in the garden,—my very hamstrings shook; but he did nothing, only inquired my name,—and sent me to his chamber for a pocket-handkerchief. A Nobleman's Nest Get a clean pocket-handkerchief ready for the close of "Copperfield" No. 3; "simple and quiet, but very natural and touching." The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 1, 1833-1856 A table and six chairs were placed opposite the altar; on the table were two trays, each containing a Prayer Book, a pocket-handkerchief, and a white veil. The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. I "Stand on this," said the judge, coming down and offering his square inch of pocket-handkerchief, which was accordingly laid down by the post. Six Girls A Home Story Drawing out his pocket-handkerchief, he gravely applied it to Frances's eyes and went on. Fernley House He laid the brown paper on his desk, turned back the edges, and revealed part of a fine cambric pocket-handkerchief, crumpled and blood-stained, charred and blackened. In the Mayor's Parlour After which, the whole set-out remained in the field all night, and we came to town, thirteen individuals, with one comb and a pocket-handkerchief. The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 1, 1833-1856 The nicely starched collar, and the pretty brown bow were laid with a clean pocket-handkerchief in the drawer. The Lost Kitty As the train steamed out of the station, Dona sank into her place with the air of a martyr starting for the stake, and mopped her eyes with her already damp pocket-handkerchief. A Patriotic Schoolgirl Entering into my humor, she improvised a cockpit by spreading her pocket-handkerchief upon the ground, and I liberated the gladiators. When Grandmamma Was New The Story of a Virginia Childhood In vain did I now attempt to bind my fractured rifle with a pocket-handkerchief, in order to admit of my administering the coup de grace. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, July, 1851 He did not stop to take even a pocket-handkerchief with him. The Tale of Billy Woodchuck Upon this the captain stuck a dirty pocket-handkerchief upon the point of his sword, and laughing with his officers, moved some twenty paces forward, followed by the troops. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 54, No. 334, August 1843 "In a word," said Mr. Oliver Peabody, developing the Declaration of Independence on his pocket-handkerchief. Chanticleer A Thanksgiving Story of the Peabody Family He heated them, gave them air, swept off the mist from the bell-glasses with his pocket-handkerchief, and, if he saw lowering clouds, he quickly brought out straw mattings to protect them. Bouvard and Pécuchet A Tragi-comic Novel of Bourgeois Life Then the woman began to cry in earnest, and the clean pocket-handkerchief was used in a manner which would soon rob it of its splendour. An Old Man's Love He wiped his face with a pocket-handkerchief and walked to the window, staring out at the serene loveliness of the scene. The Green Rust He next took out a pocket-handkerchief and rubbed his face well, bringing away plenty of perspiration, but the linen remained white. In the Mahdi's Grasp Oliver, the politician, more than once had out the great cotton pocket-handkerchief, and holding it spread before him contemplating the fatherly signers, was evidently acquiring some new lights on the subject of independence. Chanticleer A Thanksgiving Story of the Peabody Family A temporary cage was made for the prisoner by tying him up in a pocket-handkerchief, and then the party continued their ramble, finding fresh objects to take their attention at every step. Hollowdell Grange Holiday Hours in a Country Home The ferry-boat steamer came to the quay; it was almost dark, but I saw the white pocket-handkerchief. The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from her Majesty's correspondence between the years 1837 and 1861 Volume 2, 1844-1853 Finally, we shall fall into an extremity of dependence; we shall no longer be able to despatch a letter or buy a pocket-handkerchief without asking advice. Spontaneous Activity in Education “Forgot,” said that gentleman, and he replaced the napkin upon his arm and took out a clean pocket-handkerchief, did what was necessary, and then repeated cook’s word— “Well?” In the Mahdi's Grasp "Now you don't mean that?" said Mr. Tiffany, touching the tawny tufts tenderly with his perfumed pocket-handkerchief, "Oh, woman! woman! what is your name?" Chanticleer A Thanksgiving Story of the Peabody Family So every dancer pulled out his pocket-handkerchief and tied it over his eyes. The Tale of Jimmy Rabbit Sleepy-TimeTales A white pocket-handkerchief was to be twice exhibited as a signal that all was right so far. The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from her Majesty's correspondence between the years 1837 and 1861 Volume 2, 1844-1853 She had a suspiciously clean pocket-handkerchief in her hand. The Lowest Rung Together with The Hand on the Latch, St. Luke's Summer and The Understudy "No," persisted White; "the chancel is too narrow;" and he began to measure the floor with his pocket-handkerchief. Loss and Gain The Story of a Convert Uncle Oliver, once, spreading his great Declaration-of-Independence pocket-handkerchief on his knees, attempted to put them to the question as to their learning. Chanticleer A Thanksgiving Story of the Peabody Family Dipping a clean pocket-handkerchief into the stream, I wrapped it round the wound, limped home, and remained for four or five days quietly in bed. Fragments of science, V. 1-2 Jack Marche, angry and dirty, looked through the bushes, stanching a long scratch on his wrist with his pocket-handkerchief. Lorraine A romance I might do something, even without soap and water, if I had a pocket-handkerchief. General John Regan When she saw Janie she gave her streaming eyes a hasty mop with a very wet pocket-handkerchief. The New Girl at St. Chad's A Story of School Life In silence they turned the boy over again and covered his face with a pocket-handkerchief. No Man's Land The Colonel pulled out his pocket-handkerchief and wiped his forehead, surreptitiously including his eyes in the process. A Venetian June Lu was swallowing her pocket-handkerchief to keep from laughing out, and I know I was grinning. The Governess I doubted if, under a pocket-handkerchief of sail, I could have got her head around without swamping her. Swept Out to Sea Clint Webb Among the Whalers The unfortunate marquis was forced to lay down his knife and fork, and take out his pocket-handkerchief to repel these troublesome assailants, but they came thicker and thicker. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 344, June, 1844 She took it off the mantel-piece and polished it up with her pocket-handkerchief. A Pair of Clogs Leaning from a reserved first-class compartment, Mr. Greyne waved a silk pocket-handkerchief so long as his wife's Roman profile stood out clear against the fog and smoke of London. The Mission Of Mr. Eustace Greyne 1905 This brought the slang phrase, “Does your mother know you’re out?” so forcibly to the boy’s mind, that he felt himself swell internally, and had recourse again to his pocket-handkerchief as a safety-valve. Fighting the Flames Jacques took out his pocket-handkerchief—pressed his friend's hand for the last time, and departed. The Youth of Jefferson A Chronicle of College Scrapes at Williamsburg, in Virginia, A.D. 1764 Our young doctor, kneeling down beside him, proceeded at once to staunch the wound and bind up the arm with his pocket-handkerchief. The Fugitives The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar Sitting down upon a log, he draws forth his pocket-handkerchief, and wipes the sweat from his face. The Death Shot A Story Retold With a great effort he took out his pocket-handkerchief. The Mission Of Mr. Eustace Greyne 1905 They each held in their hands a pocket-handkerchief as large as a towel, and of almost the same substance. Diary in America, Series One Bruce took out his embroidered pocket-handkerchief, redolent with scent, and blew his nose affectedly. Julian Home “You cleared ’im that time, Doctor!” murmured Hockins, wiping his mouth with a bunch of grass which he carried as a substitute for a pocket-handkerchief. The Fugitives The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar Pixie bounced in a characteristic fashion on her own sofa corner, and whisked a minute pocket-handkerchief to her eyes. The Love Affairs of Pixie In two minutes Mademoiselle Verbena appeared, drying her eyes with a tiny pocket-handkerchief, and forcing a little pathetic smile of welcome. The Mission Of Mr. Eustace Greyne 1905 I therefore converted my neckcloth and pocket-handkerchief into a tow-rope, and towed the raft inside the lagoon. A Voyage round the World A book for boys Tell me, reader, can you fancy what the want of so simple a thing as a pocket-handkerchief is? Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands Nell turned a little when she was spoken to; dabbed her pocket-handkerchief into each eye, and then looked up at Antonia. Red Rose and Tiger Lily or, In a Wider World He wiped his face with a pocket-handkerchief that had seen some service, and gave an introductory cough. The Nebuly Coat Her life had been spent between Cousin Anna's little prim house with a pavement in front of it and a pocket-handkerchief of lawn behind, and the tiny New York flat she had occupied with Lucille. I've Married Marjorie He then drew from his kimono sleeve a pink-bordered foreign pocket-handkerchief, and began to mop his damp forehead. The Dragon Painter And she nearly forgot and showed her dimples, looking out of the window as her train pulled out, to see them together, her uncle with his hat in his hand, Elsie waving her pocket-handkerchief. Elsie Marley, Honey They will let the wife carry a heavy coal scuttle upstairs, and will at one bound clear the width of a parlor to pick up some other lady's pocket-handkerchief. The Wedding Ring A Series of Discourses for Husbands and Wives and Those Contemplating Matrimony Three maps, a pocket-handkerchief, some ration biscuits, and a note-case with nothing in it. Pushed and the Return Push Bobby was so occupied in drying Nobbles with his pocket-handkerchief that he hardly thanked the boy; now he looked up, and was quite as distressed as True. 'Me and Nobbles' He arose, and, taking his violin-case from the grass, wiped it carefully all over with his pocket-handkerchief. Aunt Rachel Kate took her satchel while she got out her pocket-handkerchief, and then would not loose her hold on it. Elsie Marley, Honey Then came the second ringing, when prudent, far-away worshippers took psalm-book and pocket-handkerchief in hand and started demurely, at a Sunday pace, for the house of God. Little Tora, The Swedish Schoolmistress and Other Stories He had just tied his boots together, and by the aid of his pocket-handkerchief dropped them on the roof. Wilton School or, Harry Campbell's Revenge He is evidently on good terms with his charges, for one playfully nibbles his broad back, whilst the other tries to steal his red pocket-handkerchief. The Idler Magazine, Volume III, April 1893 An Illustrated Monthly Reuben, returning to his seat, had to make great play with his pocket-handkerchief to cover the signs of confusion which arose at this rebuff. Aunt Rachel More recently the dupatta has been made to fulfil the function of a pocket-handkerchief, while the educated are now discarding the dupatta and carry their handkerchiefs in their pockets. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II I wiped the dust from my feet with my pocket-handkerchief, arranged my cravat, and rung the bell. Peter Schlemihl The journalist took out his pocket-handkerchief, and making it into a bandage, tied it firmly about his head. The Sins of Séverac Bablon What he heard induced him to stuff his pocket-handkerchief into the keyhole, and to lay the hearth-rug across the considerable chink which, as is usual, admitted a healthy draught under the bottom of the door. The Mark Of Cain He sat down upon one of the lower rungs of the ladder and fanned himself with a pocket-handkerchief. Aunt Rachel Furlong, after shoving and elbowing his way through the crowd, suffering from heat and exertion, came fussing up to the sheriff, wiping his face with a scented cambric pocket-handkerchief. Handy Andy, Volume One A Tale of Irish Life, in Two Volumes She looked at Georgina with dilated eyes,—her visitor was so much the calmer of the two,—and exclaimed, and murmured, and sunk back, and sprung forward, and wiped her forehead with her pocket-handkerchief! Georgina's Reasons I got off, and loosened his girths as well as I could, and turned his head to the wind, and wiped his poor nose with my pocket-handkerchief. Kate Coventry An Autobiography Jarwin caught the shrimps in a net, extemporised out of his pocket-handkerchief. Jarwin and Cuffy While Sam was engaged in extemporising handcuffs for Jenkins and Smith out of a necktie and a pocket-handkerchief, Thomson sat perfectly still, but breathed very hard. The Iron Horse After unrolling bundle after bundle, I came at last to the centre, and found that it contained nothing whatever but this book, wrapped up in an old cotton pocket-handkerchief. The Giant of the North Pokings Round the Pole “Shove out the boat, boys,” said the skipper promptly, as he shut up the wounded hand and bound it tightly in that position with his pocket-handkerchief to stop the bleeding. The Young Trawler There’s the nose and chin exactly of the extraordinary hag you gave your silk pocket-handkerchief to at parting. The World of Ice “Now, then, let the memory of Eton days come over me,” he muttered, as he tied his pocket-handkerchief tightly round his waist. Shifting Winds A Tough Yarn After a short struggle it was laid on its side, and its feet were somewhat imperfectly secured with a pocket-handkerchief. The Settler and the Savage Mrs Stoutley accepted the suggestion, delivered a yawn into her pocket-handkerchief, and retired, as she remarked, to ascend Mont Blanc in dreams, and thus have all the pleasure without the bodily fatigue. Rivers of Ice They lost no time in tying a pocket-handkerchief around his ankles and blindfolding him with another. Every Man for Himself "If anybody happened to come back to get a pocket-handkerchief out of his coat he'd be sure to notice the difference." The Tale of Nimble Deer Sleepy-Time Tales The corporal could no more; so he returned his pocket-handkerchief to the breast of his jacket, and a heavy sigh escaped from his own breast. Snarley-yow or The Dog Fiend I was flogged because my shoes were dirty, and again because I attempted to wipe them clean with my pocket-handkerchief. Rattlin the Reefer All this was said in a shower of spray, which induced Joey to wipe his face with his pocket-handkerchief. The Poacher Joseph Rushbrook He borrowed a pocket-handkerchief from the corporal of marines.” Percival Keene When this is fastened on, an ordinary pocket-handkerchief wrung out of cold water is folded and laid over the bowels. Papers on Health My father helped me out of this dilemma; taking me firmly by the arm, he led me out of the room; my mother sank upon the sofa, and hid her face in her pocket-handkerchief. Frank Mildmay Or, the Naval Officer On the top of all I fastened a red pocket-handkerchief, secured to a walking-stick, in order to make the object still more conspicuous. Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days The Baron produced his pocket-handkerchief, and placed it to his eyes. Voyages and Travels of Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin One day, while we were at dinner, I found that I had left my pocket-handkerchief up-stairs, so I ran to get it. Fred Markham in Russia The Boy Travellers in the Land of the Czar That may be so little that a common pocket-handkerchief will be enough. Papers on Health He proposed cutting his into strips, and with the aid of a red pocket-handkerchief he judged that he could turn himself into a very good white medicine-man. Dick Onslow Among the Redskins These I transferred to my pocket-handkerchief with the olives and pickles, for fear of losing them. Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures “The sea-gulls will afford you plenty of food; as to rest, you can lie down on the sand; and as for shelter, your pocket-handkerchief will afford you as much as you are likely to find.” Voyages and Travels of Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin A few days ago, this guard caught a fellow on the road whom they believed to be a robber, and hung him with a pocket-handkerchief. Mexico and its Religion With Incidents of Travel in That Country During Parts of the Years 1851-52-53-54, and Historical Notices of Events Connected With Places Visited The lady dabbed at various parts of his clothing with her pocket-handkerchief. Priscilla's Spies “I cannot reach him as I did before with my pocket-handkerchief, but we’ll fasten our rifle slings together, and he’ll easily make his way up.” Hendricks the Hunter The Border Farm, a Tale of Zululand It is employed instead of a pocket-handkerchief for blowing the nose, wiping the fingers, and wrapping up articles. In the Eastern Seas “Don’t believe they know what a pocket-handkerchief is.” Yussuf the Guide The Mountain Bandits; Strange Adventure in Asia Minor Distin shook his head, and began to roll up his pocket-handkerchief to form a cord. The Weathercock Being the Adventures of a Boy with a Bias A strange sobbing sound escaped from Gwyn’s lips as with trembling hands he tied his pocket-handkerchief tightly to the dog’s collar. Sappers and Miners The Flood beneath the Sea Dexter shivered, and then began to enjoy the warmth of his garments after as good a wipe as he could manage with a pocket-handkerchief. Quicksilver The Boy With No Skid To His Wheel Max proceeded very deliberately to wipe away the sand and scraps of heather from between his toes with one clean pocket-handkerchief, and to polish them with another. Three Boys or the Chiefs of the Clan Mackhai “Strange indeed that you do not recognise the fact that the tremendous noise you made in your pocket-handkerchief started the horses.” Yussuf the Guide The Mountain Bandits; Strange Adventure in Asia Minor But er—er—” He picked his pocket-handkerchief up from where he had spread it over his knees and blew another blast. Glyn Severn's Schooldays I opened the packet, which smelt most fragrantly, and found first some white flowers, and beneath them, very carefully washed, ironed, and scented, a pocket-handkerchief. Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East “Served you right!” muttered Dexter, as he knelt down by the river, and bathed his hands and face before dabbing them dry with his pocket-handkerchief. Quicksilver The Boy With No Skid To His Wheel “I’ll put on my shoes and stockings first,” said Max, taking out a pocket-handkerchief to use as a towel. Three Boys or the Chiefs of the Clan Mackhai “Anyone would think that the Turks had never learned the use of the pocket-handkerchief.” Yussuf the Guide The Mountain Bandits; Strange Adventure in Asia Minor “Took out his pocket-handkerchief, sir, and wiped it.” Glyn Severn's Schooldays “Well,” said Poole, taking out his pocket-handkerchief and carefully wiping the lock of his rifle, “what do you think of that?” Fitz the Filibuster He could not help himself, but slowly took out his pocket-handkerchief, as he held the note firmly with his left hand outside the jacket. Quicksilver The Boy With No Skid To His Wheel “You made the first blow in that old pocket-handkerchief.” Three Boys or the Chiefs of the Clan Mackhai She jumped off the box and ran down-stairs, quickly returning with some eau de Cologne mixed with water in a tumbler, and a clean pocket-handkerchief. Susan A Story for Children Now I had a white pocket-handkerchief and a black fan in my hand, and thought as little of speaking about my own affairs to their Imperial Majesties, as of making a voyage to the moon. Journal of a Voyage to Brazil And Residence There During Part of the Years 1821, 1822, 1823 “Perhaps so,” said Poole quietly, “and I suppose that’s one of the Teal’s sails; but it’s only half as big as a pocket-handkerchief folded into twenty-four.” Fitz the Filibuster In an incredibly short time the untasted meal was paid for, a hansom summoned, and he was driving once more through the streets by Cornelia’s side, while she mopped her eyes with a minute pocket-handkerchief. Flaming June A shriek of laughter followed this reproof, and as she marched majestically from the room Dreda caught a glimpse of Nancy beaming and unrepentant, pretending to wring tears out of a dry pocket-handkerchief. Etheldreda the Ready A School Story “His was a patriot soldier’s end,” said Fritz, as he closed his eyes and covered over his face reverently with his pocket-handkerchief. Fritz and Eric The Brother Crusoes “There, that’s enough for the present,” said Tom, quite out of breath with his exertions at the pump-handle, kindly taking out his pocket-handkerchief and gently dabbing my hands with it until they were dry. On Board the Esmeralda Martin Leigh's Log - A Sea Story “It is ‘oh,’ and it hurts too!” retorted he, dabbing his face tenderly with his pocket-handkerchief. Bob Strong's Holidays Adrift in the Channel Thereupon she, too, glanced in my direction, looked steadfastly at me for a moment, and then burst into an uncontrollable fit of laughter which she vainly strove to stifle in her pocket-handkerchief. The Congo Rovers A Story of the Slave Squadron The professor lifted the plate of metal out of the water, and, wiping it dry very carefully with his silk pocket-handkerchief, held it suspended, flat side downwards, between his finger and thumb. The Log of the Flying Fish A Story of Aerial and Submarine Peril and Adventure Thirty-seventh—Alicia discovers her name by seeing it marked on a pocket-handkerchief she had been using at the time she was stolen. Boycotted And Other Stories And the young man again applied his pocket-handkerchief to his eyes. A Hungarian Nabob Edward, who figures as a tyrant, could weep with compassion; and it is probable enough that Wallace wept, with or without a pocket-handkerchief. A Short History of England By the help of the rain-water, which was there in abundance, she brought the fainting man back to consciousness, and bound up his head with her pocket-handkerchief. The Home Sister Marie-Aim�e gave us a clean pocket-handkerchief in return for the dirty one which we had to throw down on to the ground in front of her. Marie Claire Robert took out his pocket-handkerchief, and the coins, dirt and all, were deposited within it. Bucholz and the Detectives Arrived at the top, Terry looked round for a mat, but there was nothing just at that spot except the carpet, so she took out her pocket-handkerchief and wiped Vulcan's feet with it. Terry Or, She ought to have been a Boy The sentinel opened the cabin-door, and Lord Geoffrey, with his cap fastened to his head by a pocket-handkerchief, and his face red with exposure to the wind, entered the cabin. The Two Admirals She dried her eyes with her dress—she had lost her pocket-handkerchief—and looking around her she saw a quantity of fine raspberries growing in a cleft of the hill. The Home And Macdonald sat down with a very red face, which he promptly mopped with a redder pocket-handkerchief, whilst Mrs. Macdonald unfolded her clean one and wiped happy tears from her eyes. The Village by the River Captain Deering was so much affected at this stage of the proceedings that he covered his face with his pocket-handkerchief. Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks Book Number Fifteen in the Jack Harkaway Series The nodding of his head, hung on a long neck, his arms, hands, fingers, feet, and even his spectacles, his snuff-box, and his pocket-handkerchief, aided him in debate. Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis I made him a pillow of the geese-feathers by piling them into the bow under his head, and spreading over them my pocket-handkerchief. Left on Labrador or, The cruise of the Schooner-yacht 'Curlew.' as Recorded by 'Wash.' When Hansie arrived home she sewed on Venter's buttons, supplied him with studs and ties, a clean pocket-handkerchief, and a new hat. The Petticoat Commando Boer Women in Secret Service Désirée, squatting forlornly on the steps that led to the upper tennis courts, produced a lace-bordered pocket-handkerchief and mopped her eyes. The Jolliest School of All He wiped his face with a large, red pocket-handkerchief, pursed his lips, shut one eye, and, with the other, he critically observed the remnant of his liquor. Here are Ladies She had pushed her chair a little away from her place; she held her pocket-handkerchief pressed hard to her mouth, almost stuffed into it, and her eyes were fixed on the floor. The Tragic Muse Pollie tied up the money securely in the corner of her clean pocket-handkerchief, and with a light heart proceeded towards "home," which was situated in the neighbourhood of Drury Lane. Little Pollie Or a Bunch of Violets "Be very careful what you are about" sputtered the creature, looking up when Captain E—— had desisted, and wiping the streaming grease from his face with his pocket-handkerchief. On the Fringe of the Great Fight I used to sprinkle corners of my pocket-handkerchief with water, as I had seen Nurse Bundle "damp fine things" before ironing them. A Flat Iron for a Farthing or Some Passages in the Life of an only Son He thanked the old woman very much for the use of her head, and she permitted him to lend her one threepenny-piece, one pocket-handkerchief, one gun-metal watch, one cap, and one boot-lace. Here are Ladies She had her pocket-handkerchief in her hand, and at this she quickly pressed it to her lips as to check an exclamation. The Tragic Muse He stood for a moment, hesitatingly, and then, taking out his pocket-handkerchief, he flicked the dust off his coat and trousers and new shoes. Dixie Hart "I've been like a mother to her," wrote Mrs. Nixey, and she rubbed both the sentences off the slate with her pocket-handkerchief, and sat pondering over the wording of her next communication. Cobwebs and Cables It's better than cutting up my pocket-handkerchief, for it only shortens it a little, and Mamma often cuts the ends a little when our sashes ravel. A Flat Iron for a Farthing or Some Passages in the Life of an only Son Old Mrs. Jennings was polite, and said it did not matter; but when she and Ann Lizy went home they had the bead bag, with the patchwork and the best pocket-handkerchief in it. Young Lucretia and Other Stories I find another case of a sentence of transportation for life on a youth of 18, named Edward Baker, for stealing a pocket-handkerchief. Dead Man's Plack and an Old Thorn There were tears in Ernestine's eyes as she stood waving a pocket-handkerchief after the receding train. One Woman's Life Then Mrs Greenow had taken out her pocket-handkerchief, sweeping back the broad ribbons of her cap over her shoulders. Can You Forgive Her? He's got a studio there which opens into a pocket-handkerchief of a garden. The Way of Ambition And I wonder if one of us had adopted that little scarecrow of a black dog, whether he would have given it a bath in the fountain and dried it with his pocket-handkerchief? My Friend the Chauffeur Jack pinned a large white pocket-handkerchief to my shoulders—“to keep the sun from the spine”—and departed to the ravine. Six to Sixteen A Story for Girls He took out his pocket-handkerchief, slowly unfolded it from the shape in which it came from the washerwoman's, and awaited the interrogation. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VII. (of X.) "Do get that girl a pocket-handkerchief, and show her how to use it," exclaimed Mrs. Tilghman, breaking out. The Entailed Hat Or, Patty Cannon's Times Clary sat fanning herself, and casting knots on her pocket-handkerchief, and glancing quickly at Sam Winnington's gloomy, dogged face, so different from the little man's wonted bland, animated countenance. Girlhood and Womanhood The Story of some Fortunes and Misfortunes "My dearest love, I did not," returned Ralph, on his knees, pocket-handkerchief in hand. The Danvers Jewels, and Sir Charles Danvers It would be impossible to instantly render a person insensible by holding a pocket-handkerchief saturated with chloroform over the face. Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology I envy not the joy the pilgrim feels, After long travel to some distant shrine, When at the relic of his saint he kneels, For Delia's pocket-handkerchief is mine. History of English Humour, Vol. 2 Perchance a mosquito-bite may induce him to remove it with a little warm water and a cambric pocket-handkerchief. Post-Prandial Philosophy "O, mon général!" sobbed the old soldier, trying to close the gash with his pocket-handkerchief. Dr. Dumany's Wife "She is all right," said Charles, hastily, applying the pocket-handkerchief again. The Danvers Jewels, and Sir Charles Danvers "What's the matter?" he asked little Mrs. Ladybug, who was wiping her eyes with a lace pocket-handkerchief. The Tale of Buster Bumblebee He pressed an old silk pocket-handkerchief to his moist brow, the pocket-handkerchief which he always had about him, freshly ironed and smoothly folded, on the day when he expected his friends. A Cigarette-Maker's Romance She took a clean pocket-handkerchief out of her bag. A Court of Inquiry When I had finally promised him he pressed my hands, and then turned away and buried his face in his silk pocket-handkerchief. Dr. Dumany's Wife "There they come!" said Mrs. Alwynn, indignantly, who was fanning herself with her pocket-handkerchief, which stout women ought to be forbidden by law to do. The Danvers Jewels, and Sir Charles Danvers |
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