Word: honorability
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...heard nothing for a long time, and the ring in the landlord's possession becomes the means of informing her of Tellhelm's whereabouts. She at once sends for the Major and, in spite of the disgrace and poverty which threaten him and which seem to his sense of honor permanent barriers to their union, she insists that he accept her hand. the Major, whose pride had refused all aid offered by his generous friend Paul Werner, refuses to consider himself or Minna bound by a promise given under different circumstances. Minna's quick wit appreciates the position...
...Governor of the State. His labors in these years were a great strain upon him, for he tried to meet all the claims that his great popularity made upon him. While resting in Europe last summer he was appointed ambassador to Italy, but he has since refused the honor...
Whether men agreed with him or not in his social or political estimates, no man ever suggested that Roger Wolcott fell below his own lofty ideas--and they were the ideals of a man of honor and Christian faith. Conscious that much had been given to him, more than is generally bestowed upon man, he was determined to render a good account of his talents...
...Howard, director of the Lincoln Memorial University in Kentucky, will speak at the Old Cambridge Baptist church tomorrow evening at 7.45 o'clock on "The Education of White Boys and Girls in the Cumber land Mountains." Abraham Lincoln was born in these mountains and it was in his honor that the university was named A cordial invitation to be present is extended...
After the last lecture on Friday night, Professor Goodwin will hold a reception in honor of Professor Dyer, at Phillips Brooks House to which members of the Classical Club and friends are invited...