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It was only about half-past four; the stars were shining, and there was a thin, horned moon hanging in the east, its radiant rim turned towards the spot where the day would break.— A harum-scarum schoolgirl
Don't try to get home across the prairie till it's over The sun was shining, and we did not think the weather looked at all like a storm.— A harum-scarum schoolgirl
Their hair was beautifully dressed and curled, their boots shining--and buttoned, and their faces smiling and happy-looking They were Betty's ideals!— An Australian Lassie
He raised himself to a sitting posture and looked around Outside the moon was shining, and a few silvery rays crept through the crevices of the door and window-shutters.— The Camp in the Snow, or, Besieged by Danger
It is the voice of faith, silver-toned and sweet; and the very heavens themselves seem to listen; and the thunders rumble away into the valleys; and the stars, shining, and calm, and benignant, come out again over the mountain-peaks.— The Beautiful Wretch; The Pupil of Aurelius; and The Four Macnicols

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