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Page 302 - There's a long, long trail a-winding Into the land of my dreams, Where the nightingales are singing And a white moon beams. There's a long, long night of waiting Until my dreams all come true, Till the day when I'll be going down That long, long trail with you.
Page 158 - ... misconstrued. I am aware that at this point I part ways with some of my brethren and colleagues in the church, but conscience dictates that I make this point as clearly as possible. While it is my own opinion, I think it represents the thoughts of a considerable number of those whom I represent, so I give it to you for what it is worth. I am not a prohibitionist. I believe that the establishment of Federal prohibition of the manufacturing and sale of alcoholic beverages would be a violation of...
Page 47 - It would not be in accordance with the facts to say that the pony passed into oblivion, for the story was too good to keep.
Page 226 - ... the scheduled trial. Geller's trial preparation varied from his preparation for the preliminary examination in intensity rather than in kind. There was a certain logic compelling the difference. The prosecution's burden at the preliminary hearing was simply to convince the magistrate that there was probable cause to believe that a murder had been committed and that Marshall committed it — a standard so low that seldom is the prosecution unable to sustain the burden.1 The prosecution's burden...
Page 81 - Can you let me have fifty dollars, mother ? " and he rushed off with the money in one hand and the pitcher in the other. " I don't take any stock in this case at all,
Page 96 - I am trying to do what I think is for the best. I get very little sympathy from my family. I wish your Aunt Ellen was here. She would understand my point of view.