The Spectator ..Peter Wilson, 1755 |
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... never be • so happy as to have me read them over again . It is infignificant to tell you my tears and reproaches made ⚫ the boisterous calf leave the room ashamed and out ' of countenance , when I had leisure to ruminate on ⚫ this ...
... never be • so happy as to have me read them over again . It is infignificant to tell you my tears and reproaches made ⚫ the boisterous calf leave the room ashamed and out ' of countenance , when I had leisure to ruminate on ⚫ this ...
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... never conceal my ⚫ love for him , at his own request can part with him • for ever ? Oh , Mr. SPECTATOR , sensible spirits • know no indifference in marriage ; what then do you ⚫ think is my piercing affliction ! - I leave you to re ...
... never conceal my ⚫ love for him , at his own request can part with him • for ever ? Oh , Mr. SPECTATOR , sensible spirits • know no indifference in marriage ; what then do you ⚫ think is my piercing affliction ! - I leave you to re ...
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... Never fet again From fix to eleven . upon the ace of diamonds . THURSDAY . From eleven at night to eight in the morning . Dream'd that I punted to Mr. Frotb . From eight to ten . Chocolate . Read two acts in Au- rengzebe a - bed . From ...
... Never fet again From fix to eleven . upon the ace of diamonds . THURSDAY . From eleven at night to eight in the morning . Dream'd that I punted to Mr. Frotb . From eight to ten . Chocolate . Read two acts in Au- rengzebe a - bed . From ...
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... never thought of confidering • how I did it before I perused your speculation upon that subject . I scarce find a fingle action in these five days that I can thoroughly approve of , except the ⚫ working upon the violet - leaf , which I ...
... never thought of confidering • how I did it before I perused your speculation upon that subject . I scarce find a fingle action in these five days that I can thoroughly approve of , except the ⚫ working upon the violet - leaf , which I ...
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... never a yard land in our field but it is as well ' worth ten pounds a year , as a thief is worth a halter , ' and all my brothers and sisters are provided for : befides • I have good houthold - stuff , though I say it , both brass ' and ...
... never a yard land in our field but it is as well ' worth ten pounds a year , as a thief is worth a halter , ' and all my brothers and sisters are provided for : befides • I have good houthold - stuff , though I say it , both brass ' and ...
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