Word: roll
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...aside, nervously]. - I'd like to know how the deuce I'm going to begin. Why, what am I thinking of? [Pulls forth a voluminous roll from his pocket.] Here are the "few essential requisites" mother spoke about. I'll fire away at once. Let me see - ah! [to Miss C., but without raising his eyes] - are you married...
...aside]. - What impudence! Oh, she'll never do! [Looks at her angrily.] But those dimples! She'll have to do! [After a few moments' silence. Aloud.] You can roll cigarettes...
...aside]. - What shall I do? I don't see how I can escape? Why does n't that woman hurry? [Takes paper, into which he pours some tobacco. Aloud.] Is this the way? [Begins to roll the cigarette...
Lampy unfolded the roll of paper. "This selection," said he, "was handed in by a Freshman who wanted to be an editor. The idea is not original, for it appeared in the last number of my sheet, having previously been worked up in Puck, Punch, the Advocate, and other so-called funny papers...
...spell was broken; there was a sudden movement. One of the pretty heads was bent low over the back of the seat in front. Had the terrible tension at last given way? Would she roll off the seat with merriment? Would it be necessary for me gently to hold her in her place...