When bills are on the eve of falling due, with not a dollar in hand with which to meet them, it is pretty difficult to learn not to worry, although I think I am learning more and more each year that all worry simply consumes, and to no purpose, just so much physical and mental strength that might otherwise be
given to effective work.
Meantime he began to be tired, and hungry too, for he had
given away his last penny in his joy at getting the cow.
There is an agreeable turn artfully
given them in the relating, that naturally instructs the reader, either one way or other.
And the girl gave them the bread that her grandmother had
given her.
It was, indeed, the very bill which Western had
given his daughter the night before her departure; and a Jew would have jumped to purchase it at five shillings less than L100.
When the maids had washed and anointed them, and had
given them cloaks and shirts, they took their seats at table.
These gelves have
given occasion to the report that out of the cocoa-tree alone a ship may be built, fitted out with masts, sails, and cordage, and victualled with bread, water, wine, sugar, vinegar, and oil.
They went away sullen and refractory, as neither content to go away nor to stay: but, as there was no remedy, they went, pretending to go and choose a place where they would settle themselves; and some provisions were
given them, but no weapons.
Our loves are not
given, but only lent, At compound interest of cent per cent.
Delighted at the thought that he had found so easily both a fortune and a beautiful wife, my brother asked no more questions, but concealing his purse, with the money the lady had
given him, in the folds of his dress, he set out joyfully with his guide.
"Of a surety, senor, whoever you are, for I know you not, I thank you for the proofs of kindness and courtesy you have shown me, and would I were in a condition to requite with something more than good-will that which you have displayed towards me in the cordial reception you have
given me; but my fate does not afford me any other means of returning kindnesses done me save the hearty desire to repay them."
Notice having been
given of his intention [of instructing the Indians], Mr.