61 examples of watkinson in sentences

One of her best stories is The Watkinson Evening (December, 1846, Godey's Lady's Book), included in the present volume; others are The Batson Cottage (November, 1846, Godey's Lady's Book) and Juliet Irwin; or, the Carriage People (June, 1847, Godey's Lady's Book).

Caroline M.S. Kirkland THE WATKINSON EVENING (1846) Eliza Leslie TITBOTTOM'S SPECTACLES (1854) George William Curtis MY DOUBLE; AND HOW HE UNDID ME (1859)

THE WATKINSON EVENING [From Godey's Lady's Book, December, 1846.]

On returning to the hotel, with the intention after an hour or two of rest to go out again, and walk till near dinner-time, they found waiting them a note from Mrs. Watkinson, expressing her regret that she had not been able to see them when they called; and explaining that her family duties always obliged her to deny herself the pleasure of receiving morning visitors, and that her servants had general orders to that effect.

It seems that Mr. Denham and Mr. Watkinson are connected in business.

"It is but right"said he to his mother"that we should give Mrs. Watkinson an ample opportunity of making her preparations, and sending round to invite her friends.

"By Mrs. Watkinson, mentioning in her note the hour of nine, it is to be presumed she intends asking some other company.

" "Ah! here comes the man that was sent to Mrs. Watkinson," said Caroline Morland.

" "Are you certain that you made no mistake in the house," said Edward, "and that you really did give it to Mrs. Watkinson?"

We may find the Watkinson house so pleasant as to leave it with regret even for Mrs. St. Leonard's.

Now I have a presentiment that we shall find the Watkinson part of the evening very enjoyable.

On a backless, cushionless sofa sat Mrs. Watkinson, and a young lady, whom she introduced as her daughter Jane.

"My husband is away, at Boston, on business," said Mrs. Watkinson.

"You must take us as you find us, ma'am," continued Mrs. Watkinson.

" "I know very little about her," replied Mrs. Watkinson, drawing up her head, "and I have not the least desire to know any more.

" "You see, ma'am, what a good memory he has," said Mrs. Watkinson aside to Mrs. Morland.

"And is he to be given up to?" "Speak anything, Benny," said Mrs. Watkinson, "anything so that it is only a speech.

" All the Watkinson voices now began to clamor violently at the obstinate child"Speak a speech!

" "Very well, Hestervery well indeed," said Mrs. Watkinson.

" Jane Watkinson sat down to the piano and commenced a powerful piece of six mortal pages, which she played out of time and out of tune; but with tremendous force of hands; notwithstanding which, it had, however, the good effect of putting most of the children to sleep.

" "That was very kind in you, sir," said Mrs. Watkinson, "but not very wise.

At last he found one, and was driven in it to Mr. Watkinson's house, where his mother and sister were awaiting him, all quite ready, with their calashes and shawls on.

It will be a long while before I forget, the Watkinson evening.

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