It was certainly the way to accomplish things--the modern millionaire's way; but the majority of people had to do a little waiting before they could enjoy their vine and fig-tree.
If it holds to-night I'll inaugurate a killing that will astonish the brothers B.
They have sufficient proofof your unselfish affection for them to stand a temporary little shock.
Even Toby, although not suffering as I did, was not proof against the disheartening influences of the sight.
It would be no proof of his innocence, yet he felt sure that Mary would insist upon regarding it as such, and would hold that he had no right to keep her waiting for another four years.
If this girl has really any proof or anything like strong evidence that the murder was committed by this man Forester, she is acting wrongly and cruelly to another to allow the guilt to fall upon him.
And their is ample proof that this Long Assembly attended more to the commands of the Governor than to the wishes of electors that could no longer elect.
It was with sorrow, he declared, that he departed with the present Burgesses, who had given frequent proofof ability and wisdom.
It had been so near success that he could have positively terrified Mr Vladimir out of his ferocious scoffing with this proof of occult efficiency.
Get the stuff from you in that way, and then arrest you with the proof in their hands.
The formal and exaggerated attention which the sex receives from all classes in public, is at least a proof of the high estimation in which it is held, and must, we think, be put down as an amiable trait in the American character.
Can there be a more convincing proof that the currency of the country has been unduly drained away, and that the present monetary system, which forbids any extension of it in paper when the specie is abstracted, is based on a wrong foundation?
Though aware he should have the support of his officers, there is no proof that he had consulted them.
There was scarcely a trial of national fortitude, or national Vigour, through which the sinews of England were not then forced to give proof of their highest power of endurance.
How could they appeal to England as a proof that a democratic Parliament was desirable?
The appointment of Bismarck would be the best proof of the loyal intentions of the Prussian Government.
Nothing is a better proof of Bismarck's immense superiority both in practical wisdom and in judgment of character.
It is difficult to decipher Napoleon's wishes; he seems to have believed that war was inevitable; there is no proof that he desired it.
I am about, however, to demand a proof of your imperial confidence, which, perhaps, you may think a startling one.
But the death-blow had no sooner struck the innocent youth, than his father obtained proof of the rashness with which he had acted.
His Sacred Majesty, therefore, charged me to obtain specific circumstantial proof by thy means.
I have proof sufficient when I see danger; this honest soldier brought me indications which corresponded with my own private remarks, made on purpose.
On this occasion, as a proof of the urgency of the present meeting of the council, these ceremonies were entirely omitted.
I understand," said the minstrel, "that you intend to inflict upon me a punishment which is foreign to the genius of the English laws, in that no proof is adduced of my guilt.
At all events, a practical test can alone provide the proof in such a case.
At any rate he knew she would be gratified by such a proof of confidence on his part, and that with Spartan integrity she would guard the trust.
It was the first time she had ever spontaneously offered to personate the Sibyl, whose oracles she uttered, and it was a proof that an unusual fit of inspiration was upon her.
But the most convincingproof of this lighter side of his nature is to be found in his correspondence with his sister.
Does anybody deny that the highest proof of special genius is the possession of the instinct to adapt itself to the matter in hand?
The municipal elections in Paris afforded fresh proof of the unchanging political ineptitude of the reactionaries.
It required as a proof of three years' domicile the entries in the record of direct taxes, thus cutting down universal suffrage by taking away the vote from the industrial population, which was not as a rule stationary.
Its most satisfactory feature was the proof it displayed of the industrial inventiveness and the artistic instinct of the French.
His increased power came rather from moral value, from the prestige attaching to one who had given proof of it, than from actual authority over men or centralization; this is shown by the division between the Empire and feudalism.
I thought at the time that Cyril was rather calm about the whole matter; but I remember he more than once told me that he himself required no proof of the kind, and that he thought the theory complete without it.
The only proof of his suicide was contained in the letter to me, and of this letter the public never heard anything.
Has always given proof of a courage and fearlessness worthy of the highest praise, notably during the assault of July 4, in volunteering to go after the wounded in a very dangerous spot; his car was riddled with fragments of shell.
Volunteered as Driver at the beginning of the campaign, and has constantly given proof of great courage and self-possession.
Has always given proofof a noteworthy spirit; has constantly set the example of courage to the other drivers, and has been an invaluable assistant to the commander of his Section.
I desire to express to you my satisfaction with the work performed by your volunteers who have unremittingly, under all conditions, given proofof their courage, endurance, and devotion.
The poste itself is an abri, a bomb-proof dug-out in the ground.
Has again given proof of a devotion deserving of the highest praise by safeguarding night and day, for a fortnight, with utter contempt of danger, the removal of many wounded over a mountain road constantly swept by the enemy's fire.
Believe me, Pathfinder, I can never forget all you have already done for me--you and Jasper; and this new proof of your regard is not thrown away.
Jasper spoke confidently of the character of the two individuals who had landed, and this Cap deemed pretty strong proof that he knew more about them than was to be gathered from a mere trail.
The rigidity of his limbs seemed permanent; and none but a man accustomed to put his muscles to the severest proof could have maintained that posture, with its marble-like inflexibility, for so great a length of time.
The Sergeant smiled grimly, but his brother-in-law did not detect thisproof of humor.
I may want it to help to get a wife, or as a memorial that I have had a wife, or as proof how much I admire the sex, or because it is a female garment, or for some other equally respectable motive.
The first proof that Cap gave of his not entering so fully as those around him into the solemnity of the moment, was by commencing a narration of the events which had just led to the deaths of Muir and Arrowhead.
To her the old colonel's sad history seemed a mockery of his faith, and but another proof of a godless or God-forgotten world.
Which is only another proof of my penetration," chuckled the major.
I have as yet no proof that any will be made," the major remarked, and in fact Graham had underrated his acquaintance with the game.
The next few days passed uneventfully away, and Graham's armor was almost proof against even the penetration of Grace.
She would pace the garden walks by his side, with her hand upon his arm, by the hour if he wished it, sometimes smiling faintly at his gentle tones, but giving no proof that she understood the import of his words.
He certainly is giving us ample proof of his sportsmanship, and now that I recall it, I remember hearing of his fondness for solitary rambles in the woods when a boy.
What a proofwe have here of the great changes the earth we inhabit is subject to!
The ancient name of the Solfaterra was, Forum Vulcani; a strongproof of its origin from subterraneous fire.
Where music dwells Lingering, and wandering on, as loath to die, Like thoughts whose very sweetness yieldeth proof That they were born for immortality.
