“ for thirst is harder to bear than hunger, heat, or cold. ”
Louisa May Alcott, Jo's Boys (1886). copy citation
| Author | Louisa May Alcott |
|---|---|
| Source | Jo's Boys |
| Topic | hunger heat |
| Date | 1886 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/3499/3499-h/3499-h.htm |
Context
“'Well, they shall not be ashamed of me if I never see them any more.'
A sudden shout startled him from that brief rest, and a drop on his forehead told him that the blessed rain had come at last, bringing salvation with it; for thirst is harder to bear than hunger, heat, or cold. Welcomed by cries of joy, all lifted up their parched lips, held out their hands, and spread their garments to catch the great drops that soon came pouring down to cool the sick man's fever, quench the agony of thirst, and bring refreshment to every weary body in the boat.”
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