-- As soon as all business matters are settled, I am going abroad for some months, to try the relief of
change of scene. The house will be shut up, and left under the charge of Mrs.
No Name
Princess Mary asked the countess to let Natasha go with her to Moscow, and both parents gladly accepted this offer, for they saw their daughter losing strength every day and thought that a
change of scene and the advice of Moscow doctors would be good for her.
War and Peace
Change of scene and change of occupation may really be the salvation of him at this crisis in his life.
The Woman in White
Change of scene might be of service-- and perhaps a little relief from home may be as useful as anything."
Pride and Prejudice
Then there was a
change of scene; for no sooner had he caught sight of Raoul's face, than the old man sprang up and set off in the direction of the house, amidst interrupted growlings, which appeared to be paroxysms of wild delight.
Ten Years Later
During the two years that had elapsed previous to their marriage my father had gradually relinquished all his public functions; and immediately after their union they sought the pleasant climate of Italy, and the
change of scene and interest attendant on a tour through that land of wonders, as a restorative for her weakened frame.
Frankenstein
Now, I don't set sufficient store on the cut of my jerkin to risk being hung at Tyburn or sent for
change of scene to the Indies.
Twenty Years After
'Agnes, this sea air and
change of scene do you no good, I think: I never saw you look so wretched.
Agnes Grey
"We are going to try a little
change of scene," said the Admiral.
Beyond the City
His sister informed inquiring friends that she accompanied him, in the hope of finding consolation in
change of scene after the bereavement that had fallen on her.
The Haunted Hotel
I knew why the iron tree had returned, in this third
change of scene!...
Phantom of the Opera
And he hung his hat up on Bruno, who was standing in the middle of the room, too much astonished by the sudden
change of scene to make any attempt at removing it, though it came down to his shoulders, making him look something like a small candle with a large extinguisher over it.
Sylvie and Bruno
The horrors of the last few hours had played such havoc with Mimi's nerves, that a
change of scene was imperative--if a permanent breakdown was to be avoided.
Lair of the White Worm
Her memory was her worst enemy; her one refuge from it was in change of occupation and
change of scene.
The New Magdalen
But Volumnia the fair, being subject to the prevalent complaint of boredom and finding that disorder attacking her spirits with some virulence, ventures at length to repair to the library for
change of scene. Her gentle tapping at the door producing no response, she opens it and peeps in; seeing no one there, takes possession.
Bleak House