 ... conversation was vague and general ; but the earl saw that Andrew was studiously cultivating the good graces of the old lady, and that, although every now and then she looked at him stately and askance, occasionally both his manners and language deranged...  St. Aldins abbey, by four authors - Seite 9von St. Aldins abbey - 1869Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | 1845 - 624 Seiten
...happy little circle around me, for genuine good breeding seldom fails to banish awkward restraint. When the dessert was placed on the table and the servants had withdrawn, the conversation took a more general turn. The little ones were speedily dispersed amongst... | |
 | John Galt - 1868 - 472 Seiten
...occasionally both his manners and language deranged the settled seriousness of her features into a smile. When the dessert was placed on the table, and the servants had retired, our hero opened his battery, by saying to the earl, "What do you think your leddy-mother here, and... | |
 | Anna Mollson Clarke - 1882 - 194 Seiten
...-Church — Summer Afternoon," winch was much admired when exhibited at Burling-ton House. That evening, when the dessert was placed on the table, and the servants had left the dining-room, Perceval told the story of the roses, with some alterations, both by way of omissions... | |
 | 1883 - 784 Seiten
...of any reality in my flippant speech. was before me, as I had seen it when he took me into his arms. When the dessert was placed on the table and the servants had departed, Rosa said : "Well, Natalie, or, rather, I should say, Marian, as you, my lady, were the prime... | |
 | John Galt - 1822 - 354 Seiten
...occasionally both his manners and language deranged the settled seriousness of her features into a smile. When the dessert was placed on the table, and the servants had retired, our hero opened his battery, by saying to the Earl,." What do you think your Leddy-mother here, and... | |
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