"Sit down" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... he woke early, as was his habit, sprang at once on the floor, dressed, and went quietly down. The household was yet motionless. He had begun to descend the last stair, when all at once he turned deadly sick, and had to sit down, grasping the balusters, In a few minutes he recovered, and made the best speed he could to the stable, where Kelpie was now ...
— The Marquis of Lossie • George MacDonald
... "Sit down there, child, and let Grannie talk to you," replied President Agnes. "If you haven't heard of a buddy yet it's time you did. They're the latest out. They had them at all the camps last summer, in England as well as in America. A buddy is a chum with whom you're ...
— The Jolliest School of All • Angela Brazil
... sit down," he said, raising her and seating her at the table. "That's right, eat the grouse. You ...
— The Wife and Other Stories • Anton Chekhov
... in a similar way, was more attracted to drawing and modelling and painting. The youngest one, while the other two were thus engaged, liked to sit down with pencil and paper and amuse herself in writing rhymes ...
— Heart and Soul • Victor Mapes (AKA Maveric Post)
... grass widow. My Duncan is awa'. He scooted for Calgary as soon as his threshing-work was finished up. But that tumult is over and once more I've a chance to sit down and commune with my soul. Everything here is over-running with wheat. Our bins are bursting. The lord of the realm is secretly delighted, but he has said little about it. He has a narrow course to steer. He is grateful for the money that this wheat will bring in to him, ...
— The Prairie Child • Arthur Stringer
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