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  an Act for the lessening the importation of linnen from beyond the seas, and the encouragement of the woolen and paper manufactures of the kingdome


id: 11717
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  Essay on the Operas" Diction of the eighteenth century "Distressed Mother, The," Philips'' Dod, Benjamin Dogget


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id: 20085
title: The Tragic Muse
author: James, Henry
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  Nick Dormer in point of fact asks of Miriam nothing but that she shall looking at fine things with Julia," Nick returned. "I think he still sees," Biddy returned, wondering a little why Nick The young man gasped and Nick, replying for him, said: "Gabriel Nash is Grace looked quickly away from him and said to her brother: "Nick, Mr. Pinks is dead." "Oh all that?" But meanwhile Peter Sherringham said to Nick: "Julia''s Nick Dormer declared that he liked cafÃ©s, and Miriam, looking at his Nick Dormer said to Mrs. Dallow that he wanted her to know an old friend Nick Dormer said it made him think of the old Paris, of the great "You had better ask Peter Sherringham," said Lady Agnes. "We go home to-morrow, but Nick will stay a day or two," Lady Agnes said "I''ll let you know as soon as she comes round," said Nick.


id: 28512
title: What''s-His-Name
author: McCutcheon, George Barr
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  Nellie Duluth''s husband was a smallish young man, nice-looking, even Nellie found her tongue and the little man shook hands with the big "Good-night, Mr. Butler," said Harvey, as the hack drove off. "If we tell her about Phoebe," said Harvey to Bridget and Annie, "Three times," said Harvey, who hadn''t thought of it up to that "Well, you see," said Harvey, apologising for Nellie, "she doesn''t see "Some other time, then," said Harvey, waving his hand genially. along, will you?" Then, turning to Nellie, he said:--"You don''t look "I''ll promise one thing, Harvey," said she, suddenly sincere. "That little fellow that came to the door was Nellie Duluth''s husband, "But it''s the getting used to it," said Harvey to Annie as she handed "Go away, Harvey!" cried Nellie, placing Fairfax between herself and "My, what a fire-eater my little Harvey has become," she said.


id: 28492
title: The Light of the Star: A Novel
author: Garland, Hamlin
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  young man gave Douglass''s hand a firm and cordial grip. Helen, in brilliant evening-dress, came out; and when Hugh left them Helen read Douglass''s letter next morning while still in bed, and its fact that the breakfast-room was high in a tower-like hotel, for Helen''s came in with a young man who looked like an actor, but was, in fact, The reading of the play took place on the Monday morning following, and think he ought to know enough to read a simple line like that, but he Hugh and Westervelt both came to her to say: "Tell Douglass to let up. "I have had a letter from Mr. Douglass," Helen said, softly, when they Helen met her playwright with an anxious, tired look upon her face, but play and a fine part," she said, "but they don''t want you in such work. large play of human passion which Helen Merival''s great art demands."


id: 28271
title: Seven Miles to Arden
author: Sawyer, Ruth
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  working at the same time?" And with a laugh Patsy left him and went Patsy looked hard at him and knew the time had come for wits--good, well-kept, clean world of open country it looked to Patsy as her eye it, and Patsy smiled with the good promise of her looks. dinner, with a box of berries--into Patsy''s hand, while the man gave Their road went the way of the setting sun, and Patsy and the tinker once more; and then the tinker pulled Patsy to her feet by way of man''s anywhere when it comes to judging human beings." Patsy looked Patsy and the tinker marked how close things For Patsy was looking down at a picture of the tinker, in white Patsy cooked for three days at Quality House, that the tinker might And so it came to pass that once more Patsy and the tinker found


id: 18860
title: Shadows of the Stage
author: Winter, William
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  Edwin Booth in Twelve Dramatic Characters; The Jeffersons; Henry Irving; The Life and Works of John Brougham; The Press and the Stage; The Actor the unequivocally great plays of Shakespeare the action moves like the Lester Wallack, Edwin Booth acted Hamlet, with John Gilbert for No person can be said to know Edwin Booth''s acting who has not stage version of the piece, in five acts, containing thirteen scenes, man who acts Romeo must embody, impersonate, express, convey, and make was he, indeed, that persons who saw him on the stage in that character to love, suffer, feel, act, defend, and avenge, as a man of actual life third act there is a beautiful love-scene between Edgar and Lucy, the scene, omitting the last act; and indeed that was long the stage custom; of his character in Shakespeare''s play: there is simply the presentation


id: 30612
title: Records of Later Life
author: Kemble, Fanny
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  Think what a meeting for all these poor people, dear Harriet, for I think we are coming to England in September, and I shall surely receiving; our house is full, from morning till night, of people coming great deal; but chiefly, I think, because half the time I am not able to having come up to town for the day, I do not think we ought all to go those days were very long], I think was as good as four. was dear old Miss Fox [Lord Holland''s sister], whom I love, and Lady that great and good lady, and was to have done so a second time, but I return to town this evening in order to go to a party at Mrs. Grote''s, to which we have been engaged for some time past, and remain in time or other of the day, and write interminable letters to people afar


id: 31370
title: Mistress Nell: A Merry Tale of a Merry Time
author: Hazelton, George Cochrane
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  "Nell told me I might come here, sir," said the girl, faintly excusing Buckingham was dazed; his eyes sought Nell, then looked aghast at the "Last night, Mistress Nell," said Strings, "the old fiddle played its "Pshaw!" said Nell, as she hugged the King''s roses tighter in her arms. "Pardon, my lord; Nell, my arm!" said Hart. [Illustration: THE KING PROFESSES HIS LOVE FOR NELL.] "Nay; come up if you love me," said Nell, enticingly. "Faith and troth," said Nell, "I am happy to know our King has lost his "That is serious, Sire," said Nell, sadly; and then her eye twinkled as "Not while Nell loves Charles," he said. "The King''s!" cried Nell, opening wide her eyes. "I am sure of that," said Nell, slyly; "my King was there." "True, Nell," said the King, mercifully. "It is I who should ask your pardon, Nell," exclaimed the King,


id: 450
title: Susan Lenox: Her Fall and Rise
author: Phillips, David Graham
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  the screen door, Susan said: "Why don''t you like Sam?" said to Susan, "While Ruth''s looking out for Artie, you and I''ll "I''m afraid it''d be too expensive for me," said Susan, to feel her way. "Yes--I want to learn," said Susan eagerly. "I don''t know," said Susan, her face hid by the mass of wavy "I can sing a little, I think," said Susan. "Thank you," said Susan, trying to look grave. "We''ll have to give up these rooms right away," said Susan. "Does my hair smell as bad as the rest of the girls''?" said Susan. "You''re sure to like it," said the taller man to Susan--his "I''m looking for a place to live," said Susan. "Come for the dress and hat?" said Susan. As the girls went east through Forty-second Street, Susan said, "Perhaps not--as he looks at it," said Susan. "A man I used to know," said Susan.


id: 11717
title: The Palmy Days of Nance Oldfield
author: Robins, Edward
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  New Woman, in the persons of ladies who affected men''s hats, feathers, "tho'' the giddy head of Powel accepted the parts of Betterton, Mrs. Bracegirdle had a different way of thinking, and desir''d to be excused And finish the play Cibber did, casting Nance for the volatile Lady from acting to writing good plays and bad poetry, and while the wily [Footnote A: Come, says my Friend, let us step into this Coffee House We can imagine Sir Roger going, a year later, to see Mrs. Oldfield [Footnote A: As Cibber says, Mrs. Bracegirdle "inspired the best persons act on the stage at the same time are very different. [Footnote A: He (Booth) would play his best to a single man in the pit "About this time," writes Cibber, telling of the play''s presentation, English actress, now living (one, by-the-way, who plays Nance Oldfield behind the scenes who plays it off with great success.


id: 12326
title: The Story of My Life: Recollections and Reflections
author: Terry, Ellen
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  In after years I met Tennyson again, when with Henry Irving I acted in acted for the first time with Henry Irving. until I went to the Lyceum Theater, Henry Irving was nothing to me and I present day I consider him the only actor on the stage who can play Cup" as a "great little play." After thirty years (nearly) I stick to used to say the same kind thing, "only more so," when Henry played "Here''s Miss Terry," said Henry as I came round the door. Henry once said to me: "''Hamlet'' could be played anywhere on its acting time coaxing Mrs. Stirling to let the scene be played on these lines, thought of playing the part herself some time, but she said: "_Never_ "We went last night to the play (at my theater) to see Henry I also asked him what he liked best in the play ("Henry VIII.").


id: 33209
title: The Dual Alliance
author: Cooke, Marjorie Benton
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  "Bob and Paul stood bowing and smiling" 160 "Well, dad, it looks like the real thing this time." Possibly Paul Trent expressed it best when he said: "Behind her every go, Bob said, "I like this man-place." "I want several things: One of them is to be governor of New York." Paul, in the meantime, worked like five men all day, with the unformed "All right, we want you," said Bob. Let''s go for two days up that biggest one," said Bob. When Bill came back Paul laid his hand on Bob''s and brought her to a "Don''t you let me sleep like that again, Paul Trent. Bob smiled at Paul when their eyes met, and for "Let''s go look at the bath-tub," said Bob. They clung together and just how much of a part Paul Trent had come to play in her days. When good-nights were said, Bob


id: 35055
title: A Pasteboard Crown: A Story of the New York Stage
author: Morris, Clara
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  his helpless looking hands, and shook their heads, fearing old man the attention of a grave-faced young man sitting next to Sybil. grave-faced young man, whose gray eyes had discovered a little knot of blue eyes straight into the face of the young man, who felt his hand "Just wait, Sybil," said Dorothy, "until her back comes this way again. "Oh, Mrs. Bulkley!" exclaimed Dorothy, catching Sybil''s arm. holding Sybil''s hand a moment he said: "I--I shall walk over to The And to drive away the anxious look from her sister''s eyes, Sybil called grave young man, Sybil held out both hands to him, crying: "I thank you "Sybil''s in New York by this time!" answered Mrs. Lawton. The old man squinted up his eyes, and, studying Sybil, answered: To Sybil''s questioning eyes Mr. Lawton answered: "Yes, dear! She said: ''Miss Sybil, dear, you _must_ take a little


id: 36502
title: Joan Thursday: A Novel
author: Vance, Louis Joseph
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  Joan''s mind as to which way she would turn: dread of the inevitable Suddenly self-conscious, Joan drew back and offered her hand. With thoughtful deliberation Matthias (smiling guiltily) tore Joan''s ever, merely lifted shadowed and apathetic eyes to Joan''s face as she Joan''s début occurred within the time-limit set by Quard and before an Joan gulped and shook her head, her eyes a little misty. Going out to dinner that night, Joan passed Matthias bidding good-bye to And as these moved aside to give Matthias way, Joan rose and "Good night," said Matthias, offering his hand. Matthias had been out all day; Joan, with no typing to engage her, had ignored Matthias, looked back to Joan: gaining as little encouragement "You must think so," said Joan, a little awed. "Good night," said Joan. Nearer at hand, in the room to the right of Joan''s, a woman with a good


id: 36215
title: Famous Prima Donnas
author: Strang, Lewis Clinton
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  appeared in light opera, in extravaganza, in musical comedy, and in the seasons with this organization Miss Earle acted Della Fox''s famous part to England, where they remained two years, Miss Russell appearing in two During the season of 1897-98 Miss Russell appeared with Della Fox and in charm to lead a burlesque company to great success." Miss Templeton After Miss Celeste returned to New York, she studied singing for a time, acting as understudy to Miss Fox, whose rôle she played many times. next season she returned to Miss Russell''s company, making so effective Next Miss Fox created the principal soubrette rôle in Mr. Hopper''s opera has not appeared in opera for some time, for during the season of Miss D''Arville became connected with the New York Casino, appearing in On her return to New York, Miss Hall again appeared at the Bijou, on May


id: 37545
title: "Persons Unknown"
author: Tracy, Virginia
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  want to ask you.--You behaved simply splendid last night, Mr. Herrick.--Well, I will, thanks,"--as he dropped into a chair. returned the glass he said, "If you knew what a lot we thought, Mr. Herrick, me and my wife, of the young lady, I wouldn''t seem anywheres "I don''t know if you are aware, Mr. Herrick," Ingham''s father had said "Yes," said Christina, turning and looking pleasantly at the lady "Don''t you know very well, Miss Hope," the coroner went on, "that Mrs. Willing had nothing whatever to do with Mr. Ingham''s death?" "Tante Deutch," said Christina, "this is our new friend, Mr. Herrick, a lonely girl, Mr. Herrick, and that soft, little touch came close on my "Fortunately," said Christina, "Mr. Herrick had told me before any one asked Christina how she could bear to play love-scenes with a man like "Miss Hope, Mr. Herrick," Ten Euyck said,


id: 40734
title: The Socialist
author: Thorne, Guy
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  "Yes, please come, duke," said Lady Constance. "It''s awfully good of you, Lord Camborne," said the duke; "I shall be dear young men," he said, "surely the great question is: Who has "Well, here is a sort of answer," said the duke, handing the telegram to The man was already half-way to the door when the duke spoke again. As they went down the stairs Mary said, "You saw that odd-looking man "Look ''ere!" the other man said, "it''s the bloomin'' Duke of Paddington "Then," Mary said, her eyes flashing, her breast heaving, "then, Mr. Rose, I am a Socialist, too--from this day, from this hour." "The Duke of Paddington?" Rose said in a startled and incredulous voice. "But I think on this occasion you might have some difficulty, Mr. Flood," Mary answered, with half a smile--the man thought he had never "Miss Marriott," the duke answered, "I want to know all sorts of things


id: 47561
title: Trelawny of The "Wells": A Comedietta in Four Acts
author: Pinero, Arthur Wing
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  Miss Trafalgar Gower, Sir William''s sister Ethel Hornick THE SECOND ACT at Sir William Gower''s, in Cavendish Square. You''ll miss Rose Trelawny in business pretty badly, I expect, Gadd? [_She moves away, as Rose Trelawny and Arthur Gower enter. Tom and Gadd; Mrs. Mossop on the right of Colpoys. glass._] Miss Rose Trelawny--Mr. Arthur Gower! [_Sir William gets on to his feet; all rise, except Rose, who remains Miss Gower and Sir William now rise._] sits facing Captain de Foenix, Miss Gower on the right of the table, and to Miss Gower._] My dear sister---[_To Arthur._] Now, sir. [_Sir William and Miss Gower go out Arthur comes to Rose and kisses [_Mrs. Mossop opens the door, and Sir William enters. [_Rose opens the door; Miss Gower enters._] Oh, it for Miss Gower beside Sir William''s chair._] Sit down. [_Avonia sits beside Rose, next to Miss Gower._]


id: 48049
title: Ellen Terry and Her Sisters
author: Pemberton, T. Edgar (Thomas Edgar)
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  The first appearances on the stage of Kate and Ellen Terry were in every Ellen Terry, a child of eight years of age, who played the merry goblin former Miss Hodson played Endymion, Kate Terry was Diana, and Ellen, Now that Ellen Terry has for a time said good-bye to the stage that so At about the time when Kate Terry made her unmistakable mark at the St. James''s, Charles Albert Fechter was the actor-hero of the hour. revived, and in it Ellen Terry played for the first time with Henry comedy, "New Men and Old Acres," in which Ellen Terry played the part Ellen Terry acted with great distinction as Lady Juliet, and excellent "On Friday, September 3rd, Miss Ellen Terry will play Beatrice _for the was exquisitely staged, and finely played by Ellen Terry and Henry After the performance, Henry Irving and Ellen Terry had the honour of


id: 48642
title: A Servant of the Public
author: Hope, Anthony
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  "You''ve been thinking about Ora Pinsent all the time," she said. Lady Muddock asked whether Miss Pinsent were really nice, and Babba said "Yes, my Muddocks have gone," said Ashley, laughing. "I think he did like me," said Ora with a ruminative smile. "I like Lord Bowdon," said Ora. this time, and after Alice turned away Ora went on looking at her for "I''m sure you understand all I feel," said Ora, taking her friend''s hand "It is handsome, you see," said Ora, handing it across to Ashley. Ashley pressed her hand and turned away to look for Jack Fenning. No," said Ora. Ashley began to laugh. Irene, "Poor Ora Pinsent!" To him as to Ashley Mead the thought of "I''m glad I went," said Ora, as Ashley handed her into her victoria. "Oh, come on a little way; it''ll do you good," said Ashley.


id: 42069
title: Janet Hardy in Hollywood
author: Wheeler, Ruthe S.
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  Janet turned to greet Helen Thorne, who lived half a block beyond her own Helen went through her rôle while Janet looked on with critical eyes, When they reached the Hardy home, Janet''s mother insisted that Helen and Mrs. Thorne and Helen started to put on their coats, but Janet''s mother Janet got warm pajamas for Helen and then went to her own room. "Feel all right this morning, Janet?" her mother asked, looking a little director," she said, and Janet saw Helen''s face flush. other boys who were trying for the male leads, Cora, Margie, Helen, Janet Up until the afternoon of the play Janet saw very little of Helen''s When they came down from Janet''s room, Helen''s father and mother were of the creek and John Hardy went with Janet, Helen and Henry Thorne on "Time to go," he said, and Janet and Helen walked toward the plane while


id: 46358
title: Max Fargus
author: Johnson, Owen
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  "Oh, a woman who walks like that," Bofinger said to himself as he "Hello, I know that place," Bofinger said to himself, recognizing the "Sheila Vaughn," Bofinger said loudly, thinking the time right to "I was passing," Fargus said, avoiding his eye, "I thought--" "Mr. Bofinger," Fargus said, coming out of his abstraction, "that''s "Then you want nothing further?" Bofinger said, smiling at the way his "Take Mr. Bofinger into the parlor, my dear," Fargus said. "Really, Mrs. Fargus," Bofinger said, halting on the threshold of the "Mr. Bofinger, won''t you have something?" Fargus said desperately. "Well, doesn''t that surprise you?" Fargus said, opening his eyes. "Pardon me," Bofinger said, raising his hand half-way. "Ah, Mr. Bofinger!" Fargus said, raising his hands. "I''ll tell you the best way," Bofinger said, after drumming a moment "Trying to get hold of Fargus, of course," Bofinger said irritably, "One question," said Bofinger: "Don''t Fargus''s restaurants bank with


id: 55378
title: Miss Mephistopheles: A Novel (Sequel to Madame Midas.)
author: Hume, Fergus
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  "I think you asked me that question last night," said Keith, smiling, "And bring the man," said Meg, glancing at Keith. "Do you think your father knows Caprice?" asked Keith, as they walked "In the House of Good, dear," said Kitty in a tremulous voice, touched "Very well, dear," said Kitty smiling; "the man will then know my "Every word," said Naball, looking straight at her wrathful face. "A good many people think the same way," said Kitty disdainfully, "but Keith, having said good-night to Mortimer, left the theatre. "Yes," said Naball bluntly; "I want to see Mr. Stewart." "Do you know?" said Naball, turning to Ezra. "Yes, I was," said Villiers angrily; "and who saw me--Keith Stewart--a "Isaiah," said Naball and Ezra with one voice, and then looked at one "Yes," replied Naball; "and Malton said it was given to him by you."


