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The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… an apoplectic fit. The evening editions of today's papers say that the younger and more tyrannical of the emperor's … the Paris papers have received orders from the Emperor to say nothing henceforward about the war, not even so much as … having been done at Sebastopol, but the Russian accounts say nothing at them. Another hot day. 27. Sunday. Went to …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… the sewers. How long they will keep on with it, no one can say. But to cleanse London and the Thames from them would be … been reading Macaulay's 3rd volume of his history. I can't say I like his style very much, though many do. Rogers the … the old families will become extinct. I should rather say, my lord may be a clever man and his son may be a stick; …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… has 13 daughters and I believe no sons; so that I should say we are the best off of the two. 5. Went to Mrs Gould's … (including 2 editors' pay) costs in a year. I need not say that his generous offer has been declined. My father … Dull. Yesterday there was a meeting in Smithfield of (some say 25 and others only 10,000. Probably the latter is nearer …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… The railway shares are getting up very high, that is to say to what they have been lately. They must fall again, so … religious, fearless and honourable, not being afraid to say what he thought and felt and therefore preached the … suits me better than the cold weather, at least that is to say when I am at work. I hope this year may be as good as the …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… I am very much better indeed, though not strong yet, I may say quite recovered. 14. Went to Barbe's (for pencils) and to … colour private view but has not sold any today. Strange to say, all those which are sold are the worst and the ones … and Williams, will therefore walk the course. All I can say for them is, bad is the best! 29. Finished Blind School, …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… anyone hear of such rascals? When one thing is good they say another is bad; for instance, they say that there is now not enough rain for the turnips so they … the Russians must retreat by, and be prepared for them. I say must because they cannot get away by the sea because they …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… to Gibson's etc. No news. Rainy. We are now, I am glad to say, pretty busy and with a fair chance of keeping so for … a triumphal? procession through London, or at least so say the papers! They are to be headed by the Queen!!!!! 9. … entry or an enthusiastic reception. Showery. Accounts say that it will be a pretty good year for the crops. Apples …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… on with diagrams etc. Fine after a fashion, that is to say very hot but rather dull. Had letter from father, who is … if not nearly related by blood to each other, nobody can say that they are not in deeds. Seven greater robbers and … to go up, but the view from the top is very good, I might say fine, especially so as I saw it. From your feet downwards …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… Colour Society. In this morning's Times, I saw, I must say with regret, that Mr Edward Pease who I waited on for his … do in the way of business, the busier we are, that is to say the heads of the place. In the last few months I have … with alphabet etc. Fine. They are off, they are off! Who say you? The South Western and the Brighton R y Companies I …