... knickerbockers, heavy worsted stockings, thick boots, and high gaiters, would have been to oppress the mind with a sense of incongruity. Such is the force of habit and association. You never met Lord Derby abroad in Kent except in the regulation frock coat, and ...

... churches throughout the diocese. Captain L. Brock-Rollinshead, of the Royal West Kent Regiment has been selected for the adjutancy of the 3rd and 4th battalions at Maidstone, vice Captain 0. J. Daniell, whose tenure of service in the appointment has expired ...

... told me you were going to your lodgings, but made no attempt to go. I did not kick you on the shin—Brown: I have a pair of boots which hurt me, and the constable gave me a kick to make me walk faster (laughter). —Witness (indignantly) : I did not kick ...

... couldn’t spare such a treasure.” ** I wonder they weren’t afraid we should demoralise her ! said Chris, struggling with her wet boots, I btlicve that’s the reason they’ve never brought her here, or asked us there. Aunt always goes alone.” “I wonder what she ...