Shelby
['ʃelbi]
Examples
- There was a pleased bustle all though the Shelby mansion, that day, in expectation of the arrival of young Mas'r George. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- My dear, said Mrs. Shelby, recollecting herself, forgive me. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- I know it is, said Mrs. Shelby, as her tears fell fast; and _I_ cannot heal it, but Jesus can. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Mr. Shelby did not know what to say, and so he said, Indeed! Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- That is the way I should arrange the matter, said Mr. Shelby. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Mrs. Shelby smiled as she saw a prostrate lot of chickens and ducks, over which Chloe stood, with a very grave face of consideration. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Well, call up this evening, between six and seven, and you shall have my answer, said Mr. Shelby, and the trader bowed himself out of the apartment. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Yes, said Madame de Thoux, lifting her head, proudly, and wiping her tears, Mr. Shelby, George Harris is my brother! Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- The simple morning meal now smoked on the table, for Mrs. Shelby had excused Aunt Chloe's attendance at the great house that morning. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Mrs. Shelby entered. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- The trader and Mr. Shelby were seated together in the dining room afore-named, at a table covered with papers and writing utensils. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Such a housekeeper was Mrs. Shelby, whom we have already described; and such our readers may remember to have met with. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Mrs. Shelby went up stairs, and Aunt Chloe, delighted, went out to her cabin, to make her preparation. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- It's a happy thing to be satisfied, said Mr. Shelby, with a slight shrug, and some perceptible feelings of a disagreeable nature. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Haley is his name, said Shelby, turning himself rather uneasily in his chair, and continuing with his eyes fixed on a letter. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Now, Sam, tell us distinctly how the matter was, said Mr. Shelby. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Mr. Shelby sat in a large hall opening into the room, and running through the whole length of the house, to a balcony on either end. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Mrs. Shelby spoke the last words with a low voice, and strong emphasis. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Two hundred and eight dollars, said Mrs. Shelby. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- At this moment Mrs. Shelby appeared on the balcony, beckoning to him. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Mr. Shelby at this time was not at home. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- No, no, said Mrs. Shelby; I'll be in no sense accomplice or help in this cruel business. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- My good fellow, said Mrs. Shelby, I can't give you anything to do you any good. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- I tell you, Haley, this must not be spoken of; I say no, and I mean no, said Shelby, decidedly. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Some folks don't believe there is pious niggers Shelby, said Haley, with a candid flourish of his hand, but _I do_. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Circumstances, you well know, _obliged_ me, said Shelby, haughtily. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- And sure as I am a Christian woman, said Mrs. Shelby, you shall be redeemed as soon as I can any way bring together means. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Mrs. Shelby ceased talking, with something of a sigh. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Some jokes are less agreeable than others, rejoined Shelby. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Mr. Shelby, I have taught my people that their marriages are as sacred as ours. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Checker: Sherman