Word: spokes
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Even as I spoke I saw how pale the child was, though she was smiling at me from the sweetest eyes in the world. Since that very first day, when I came to the house, pale and feeble, she had devoted herself very closely to me, - thoughtful and tender always, with the naive thoughtfulness and tenderness of unspoiled childhood. The keen sea air works marvels with flesh and blood, I know; but it may have been partly her devotion that had restored me so quickly. A strong feeling of regard for the child had grown up within me; perhaps...
...flutter. "She is - she has just gone away - gone home," she said, her voice becoming soft and her blood tingling as she spoke to the great youth. "Did you wish...
...alone sat unmoved while the heads and tongues of the damsels wagged to and fro in praise of Ching. She alone was worthy to be honored by his notice; and, if report spoke truly, she had received her desert. But her mind was not engaged with her noble suitor; and her eyes were turned toward a youth who was approaching diffidently. The eyes of this youth were cast down, and his steps were slow; only when he was opposite the spring he raised his eyes, and saw the damsels. Full in his face flashed a glance from...
Gracefully spoke he our tongue and graceful was all his demeanor...
Chapter III.DE SMYTHE had a delightful evening. Never had his Evangeline been so charming or so gracious. He spoke of love and she did not say him nay. He was intoxicated with happiness. But all things must have an end, and about two A. M. De Smythe began to become conscious that he must go. As he put on his overcoat he felt the parcel in the breast-pocket, and, without stopping to account for its presence, drew it out and handed it to Evangeline...