Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. XXIII.—April, 1852.—Vol. IV.
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Various. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. XXIII.—April, 1852.—Vol. IV.
RODOLPHUS. – A FRANCONIA STORY
I. THE SNOW-SHOES
II. DEATH
III. – CONSEQUENCES OF BAD TRAINING
IV. CRIME
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE.2
PARADISE LOST
THE VATTEVILLE RUBY
IMPRESSIONS OF ENGLAND IN 1851
THE CHOLERA IN LONDON
THE RAGGED SCHOOLS
THE POORER CLASSES
BEE-HIVES
THE ROYAL FAMILY
BIRMINGHAM AND THE CHARTISTS
TRUE COURAGE. – A TALE OF TATTERSHALL CASTLE
INTRODUCTION OF THE POTATO INTO FRANCE
THE ARTIST'S SACRIFICE
THE STOLEN BANK NOTES
WONDERFUL TOYS
MY TRAVELING COMPANION
THE LITTLE SISTERS
HOW GUNPOWDER IS MADE. – VISIT TO HOUNSLOW MILLS
AN INSANE PHILOSOPHER
BLEAK HOUSE
CHAPTER I. – In Chancery
CHAPTER II. – In Fashion
CHAPTER III. – A Progress
CHAPTER IV. – Telescopic Philanthropy
HUNTING AN ALLIGATOR
THE MOOR'S REVENGE.4
A TASTE OF FRENCH DUNGEONS
MY NOVEL; OR, VARIETIES IN ENGLISH LIFE.5
CHAPTER XVII. – Continued
Book X. – INITIAL CHAPTER
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
PIPE-CLAY AND CLAY PIPES
HABITS AND CHARACTER OF THE DOG-RIB INDIANS.7
MONTHLY RECORD OF CURRENT EVENTS
THE UNITED STATES
GREAT BRITAIN
FRANCE
SPAIN
CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE
Editor's Table
Editor's Easy Chair
Editor's Drawer
Literary Notices
Three Leaves from Punch
THOUGHTS ON FRENCH AFFAIRS
THE SEVEN WONDERS OF A YOUNG LADY
Spring Fashions
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As soon as Martha had gone, Ellen began to make such preparations as she thought necessary for the night. She placed the furniture of the room in order. She brought in some wood from the back room and laid it down very gently by the side of the fire, so as to have a sufficient supply of fuel at hand. She also brought the water pail and put it under the seat of the settle, in order that the water might not freeze, and by means of a long-handled tin dipper she filled the tea kettle full, in order that there might be an ample supply of hot water, should any occasion occur requiring any. She then brought a small blanket and held it to the fire, and when it was very thoroughly warm, she put it very gently under the counterpane, around her aunt's feet, fearing that her feet might be cold. In fact they were very cold. Ellen extinguished the lamp, too, and put it away upon her table near the window, lest the light of it should shine upon her aunt's eyes and disturb her sleep. The light of the fire was sufficient to illuminate the room. The light of the fire, too, seemed more cheerful to Ellen than that of the lamp. It flashed brightly upon the walls and ceiling, and diffused a broad and genial glow all over the floor.
Ellen made all these arrangements in the most quiet and noiseless manner possible. During all the time her aunt lay silent and motionless, as if in a profound slumber.
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While this consultation had been going on, the storm had continued to rage around them in all its fury. The track behind the sleigh had been wholly obliterated, the horse was half-buried, and the snow was fast rising all around the sleigh and threatening before long to overwhelm the party entirely. They were entirely at a loss to know what to do. So they paused a moment in their perplexity, and during the pause, Ellen thought that she heard another cry.
"Hark!" said she.
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