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Mary remained silent for a short time, but her charming face was illuminated by an expression of heartfelt happiness, which, however, the next remark of her uncle's had an obvious tendency to disturb.
I observe in myself that at one moment I regard all mankind with heartfelt pity, at another with the greatest indifference, on occasion with hatred, nay, with a positive enjoyment of their pain.
One young man in particular, to whom the female might have been related as wife or sister, showed all the signs of heartfelt grief.
Fleetwood, the only representative of the race present, in behalf of the race extended their heartfelt and warmest thanks for such a magnificent tribute from such a magnificent soldier and man.
She would lie and watch them with burning, eager eyes, striving to discover if it was a heartfelt reconciliation or only a hollow truce.
As the two men rode away, many anxious eyes watched them pass out of sight, and many heartfelt prayers were offered for their personal safety, and the success of their mission.
By their request I now present the heartfelt acknowledgments of the surviving descendants of our beloved friend for that highly valued proof of the sympathy of the United States.
The man beside her apparently found the contrast between her looks and the heartfelt sincerity of her question too much for him.
As for her feet and hands, they were more like those of a fairy than of one human; while her countenance was filled with all the heartfelt tenderness of her honest nature.
On the contrary, she is very averse to speak of herself, or even to hear the heartfelt praise of others.
The faith of childhood was lost, but its memory was left in a warm appreciation of all phases of religious life and a heartfelt sympathy with all the sorrows and aspirations of men.
I have now come to take back my daughter, with the most humble and heartfelt gratitude for the gracious protection which you have so kindly afforded her.
There was one heartfelt discomfort which disturbed and troubled sometimes the sweetest moments of his life.
In the night came the valiant De Levis with his men, and Montcalm gave him a heartfelt welcome.
When the spectators heard this, they broke out into tears and jumped upon the stage to assure their father of their heartfelt sympathy.
And so the threatening cloud broke for her: broke into not only a serene peace, but a heartfelt joy and gratitude; and she parted with Julia with the first kiss she had ever bestowed upon her.
Hamilton, the father of his Emmeline, that his feelings should have thus changed towards him, that he should admire and esteem instead of condemn, was a matter of truly heartfelt pleasure.
Give me the heartfelt satisfaction to know that my departure has put an end to those disagreements between mother and son of which I have been the innocent cause.
Jones my sincere and heartfelt thanks for their able eloquence and advocacy on my part in this affair.
I left him gazing at the window, and it was near an hour before this quiet exhibition of heartfelt homage ceased by the departure of the young man.
I have suffered much during the last few days, and I may say two-fold from not being in a condition to devote a great part of my time to you, according to my heartfelt wish.
With a heartfelt blessing, I dismissed them; but none stirred, and we all sat for some moments, weeping.
I offer them that which is poor enough, the thanks, the sincere and heartfelt thanks of an honest man.
Collins, my sincere and heartfelt thanks for the able manner in which they have conducted my defense.
Couples who have left their youth behind them have their own little romance quite as much as their juniors, and it is occasionally the more heartfelt of the two.
Asked the Electoral Prince, quite moved by the lovely countenance and the heartfelt tone of the little girl.
Fortunately, there is not a great deal of truth in this letter, nor in the "heartfelt prayer" to Shoddy.
Even the best of the new acquaintances received perhaps his occasional confidence, but never his heartfelt friendship.
Thereupon Blanchard became more reasonable, withdrew his objections and expressed a very heartfelt hope that Martin might succeed where he had failed.
However, even the most violent wind must eventually fall; and, indeed, this was my heartfelt wish.
He who calls the troubles of his people by their right names, and tenderly lays hold of the cancers of the souls before him, will not lack in getting immediate heartfelt, if not audible, response.
Then his righteous anger got the better of his philosophy and he broke out in a heartfelt oath.
She had then none of the many friends who afterward welcomed her with heartfelt sincerity whenever the curtain rose on her performance.
"Oh yes, you would," replied Phil, very much pleased, however, with such heartfelt admiration of his drawing.
He was a powerful swimmer, and his courageous efforts were watched from the shore and from the wreck with intense interest, and many a heartfelt prayer was breathed for his safety and success.
He could not speak for a moment, as he shook hands with those whom he knew, and of whom he had almost constantly thought with heartfelt gratitude.
Her name is identified with every idea that can subdue the sternest mind; that can suggest the most profound respect, the deepest and most heartfelt attachment, the most unlimited obedience.
The interest in the meeting was intense, and the reports from the different societies showed a deep and heartfelt sympathy with the cause of missions.
Salvation from sin, then, is immensely the most important matter that can possibly engage man's heartfelt attention, as I said at the start.
They might not have experienced the rapture of heartfelt love, but their lives might have been more peaceful and contented without it, for deep love often means keen sorrow.
A person might be ever so polite, and even kind, and talk sentiment a whole day, and it would not draw me so near to him as the mutual enjoyment of one heartfelt laugh.
She knelt down by the bed, unconscious of any listener save the dying girl, and there prayed the most earnest and heartfelt prayer which had ever passed her lips.
From our heart we thank the young author for this precious gift, and, could our voice reach him, would pronounce a shower of heartfelt blessings on his soul.
"The next time I buy an old house to put a new frame into, you'll know it," was the heartfelt declaration of a man who left his knife at home when he went house hunting.
The outburst from the Princeton contingent at the end of the game was one of the most heartfelt and spontaneous I have ever heard or seen.
He displayed the heartfelt sorrow of his mind, and the masculine energy that formed part of his duty.
Indeed, there was always a manifestation of keen eagerness among us to perform some duty as an expression of our heartfelt thanks for what he was doing among us.
Great and heartfelt was the burst of applause that greeted Sir Howard as he took his place: greater still, when he announced the intention of the king in conferring his name upon the College.
It contains in itself a heartfelt desire for forgiveness of sins, and for liberation from the punishment due to sins.
Humphrey found that the change in Earnest was likely to prove a permanent one, their gratitude and joy was heartfelt and sincere.
Heartfelt expressions of regret came from all, for in spite of his constitutional nervousness, Billy was a prime favorite.
And unless that prayer is sincere and heartfelt, a prayer full of faith that will not entertain the thought of failure, every effort will be barren of results.
I would gladly hope not without a heartfelt acknowledgment to that Almighty Giver, who is the author of all our manifold mercies.
And they never have more heartfelt enjoyment themselves than when they see their children virtuous, contented, and happy.
This has been the cry and the heartfelt feeling of all men; and it is a feeling which cannot but inspire respect.
So, after a few very heartfelt tears which she could not help, she raised her head and smiled, even while she wiped the traces of them away.
Bill blew out a great cloud of smoke with an expiration which covered also a heartfelt sigh of relief.
In behalf of the army and for myself, I wish to return my most heartfelt thanks for this most cordial greeting.
She could only draw one conclusion from this fact, but it was a grave one: in spite of her past life, her vows and her heartfelt faith, she was not free from material and earthly passion.
The first part of that statement was listened to closely enough by both men; the last sentence or two, for all that it was heartfelt and sincere, was lost upon them both.
Of all the old festivals, however, that of Christmas awakens the strongest and most heartfelt associations.
With the renewed expression of his heartfelt appreciations and thanks, and with his cordial and most loving greetings to you all...
He and all the members of the Holy Family join in loving greetings and heartfelt prayers for your welfare.
The steady increase in the number of believers, of isolated centers, groups and assemblies evokes my deep and heartfelt admiration and gratitude.
Naive as his dreams were, they were uttered in such a genuine and heartfelt tone that it was difficult not to believe in them.
Friends and people whom I never knew called or wrote their heartfelt sorrow for my affliction and hoped my injuries were not as serious as reported.
All Pierre's ingenuity, as well as his heartfelt curses, availed nothing, and they had to abandon it.
Please to accept of my sincere and heartfelt thanks for your kind remembrance of me and your valuable gift.
Louis alone stood by him, and looked in the deadly white countenance by him with heartfelt sympathy and compassion; and glanced at several of his companions to remind them of his wish.
Then, mounting, the good knight rode away, leaving more tears of joy and heartfelt gratitude behind him than can be said of few soldiers since the world began.
And at the moment the General was offering up his heartfelt thanks that Nelly's happiness was secure in the keeping of one so steady and reliable, if rather dull and slow, as Robin Drummond.
It only remains in the name, we are sure, of all loyal men in this district to express to Miss Dickinson heartfelt thanks for her splendid, inspiring aid.
And yet, unknown to them all, he had a heartfelt wish, which, among other things, he had inherited from his mother.
The boys of the battery in which he served bow in heartfelt sympathy to his wife, parents, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends.
I received it, too, with that kind of heartfelt pleasure which always attends the recollection of ancient affections.
I close by sending you my heartfelt greetings, and begging you once more to pardon the shameful silence I have kept toward you: be assured that it has given me as much pain as yourself!
This is an enterprise for the success of which I can heartily pray, and I never wish a friend of mine to undertake any for which heartfelt prayers cannot be offered up.
And truly deep and heartfelt was the mourning at Whale Brae when the amiable sisters were taken away at last.
Of course the lieutenant hailed with heartfelt gratitude the gleam of hope held out to him, and thus the friends parted for a time.
The willing help and heartfelt pleasure of the officers in distributing our gifts among their men have added much to the respect and affection already felt for them by the soldiers and their friends.
The two remaining ones are sung everywhere with heartfelt appreciation, and the air, whatever its origin, has now association only with the words of the old home song.
Scott treated me as a son, and the heartfelt kindness I got from her daughters is rare even from one's own relations.
At this time the defense of popular superstition was no longer a matter of mere policy but of heartfelt need.
For the cordial welcome home which was given to the Polar Bear veterans in July, our heartfelt appreciation is due.
Everywhere in the South was earnest endeavor and heartfelt enthusiasm for the cause; but I saw it nowhere directed into such practical and productive channels, thus early, as in South Carolina.
As for Arthur, the reverence with which he bent over her hand on leaving her was as heartfelt as it was graceful.
He could not address the audience, and could only give expression to his heartfelt gratitude with broken, feeble utterances and blessings.
In the words devoted to Fisher's death in the preface to the Ecclesiastes there is no heartfelt emotion.
I very soon, however, recovered, and kneeling down, joined by Jerry, I returned my heartfelt thanks to Him whose arm I knew most certainly had saved me.
Replace it with a governor or coachman, and they came with a heartfelt eagerness most charming to behold.
I expressed my heartfelt thanks for their kindness, and, going back to my hotel, I opened the Official Directory.
Her hour-old husband looked at her with an expression half-quizzical, half-adoring as she sat back and glanced up with a heartfelt sigh, secure at last of her position as the wife of Richard Percival.
If only we can make this genuine and heartfelt confession, there is no degree of moral recovery beyond our reach.
A silent understanding and a heartfelt sympathy bound them by closer ties than they had ever known before.
That the explosion might come that instant, and so insure us a speedy and merciful death, was my heartfelt wish as I leaned against the wall.
Throughout this address of the Assembly there is the true ring of manly sincerity, and heartfelt loyalty to the Throne and to the unity of the empire.
Poor Lucy, it was very trying to her, though Mrs Murray from experience could give her heartfelt sympathy.
With many heartfelt thanks the 'survivors' bade farewell to this immortal woman, and leaving the general and his party in the quiet possession of the front porch, pursued their way.
The prone figure in the bushes laughed silently, a laugh that did not cause the movement of a single muscle, but which nevertheless was full of heartfelt enjoyment.
That she has gone with the Union is a momentous fact, and demands for her our heartfelt gratitude.