A Wagner Matinee part 2
Whatever shock Mrs. Springer experienced at my aunt`s appearance, she considerately concealed. As for myself, I saw my aunt`s battered figure with that feeling of awe and respect with which we behold explorers who...
A Wagner Matinee part 1
Willa Gather (1876-1947)Willa Sibert Cather was born at Winchester, Va., in 1876. She was for some years engaged in newspaper work, and was until 1912 associate editor of McClure`s Magazine. Her novels, My Antonia...
Mrs Bullfrog Part 6
“Mr. Bullfrog,” said she, not unkindly, yet with all the decision of her strong character, “let me advise you to overcome this foolish weakness and prove yourself to the best of your ability as...
Mrs Bullfrog Part 5
Of course this query could have no reference to my situation; yet, unreasonable as it may appear, I confess that my feelings were not altogether so ecstatic as when I first called Mrs. Bullfrog...
Mrs Bullfrog Part 4
“Come, sir! bestir yourself! Help this rascal to set up the coach,” said the hobgoblin to me; then, with a terrific screech to three countrymen at a distance, “Here, you fellows! Ain`t you ashamed...
Mrs Bullfrog Part 3
This was spoken in a more decided tone than I had happened to hear until then from my gentlest of all gentle brides. At the same time she put up her hand and took...
Mrs Bullfrog Part 2
Besides the fundamental principle already hinted at, I demanded the fresh bloom of youth, pearly teeth, glossy ringlets, and the whole list of lovely items, with the utmost delicacy of habits and sentiments, a...
Mrs Bullfrog Part 1
Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 – 1864)Hawthorne was born at Salem, Mass., in 1804. He came of an old Puritan family, and to the end of his life was influenced by his early environment and his...
Discover Varna
Private Tours Bulgaria – Varna – an attractive place…Bulgaria maybe a small country but it has two capitals. And they are Sofia (Sofia city tour) and the sea capital, Varna. Varna is one of the...
Bulgaria Tour Balchik Kaliakra Yailata
Balchik Kaliakra Yailata – to remember your Bulgaria tourOur offer is for one day Bulgaria tour Balchik. Kaliakra, Yailata and Balchik are not far away from Varna. And they are on the Bulgarian coast...