The Spectator. Volume the First. [-eighth.].J. and R. Tonson in the Strand., 1744 |
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Page 66
... ftill grows upon us , as it arises from more than a fingle Principle . EVERY thing that is new or uncommon raises a Pleasure in the Imagination , because it fills the Soul with an agreeable Surprise , gratifies its Curiofity , and gives ...
... ftill grows upon us , as it arises from more than a fingle Principle . EVERY thing that is new or uncommon raises a Pleasure in the Imagination , because it fills the Soul with an agreeable Surprise , gratifies its Curiofity , and gives ...
Page 154
... ftill keeps its Ground . I mean that of the Ladies who dress them- felves in a Hat and Feather , a Riding - coat and a Peri- wig , or at least tie up their Hair in a Bag or Ribbon , in Imitation of the fmart Part of the oppofite Sex ...
... ftill keeps its Ground . I mean that of the Ladies who dress them- felves in a Hat and Feather , a Riding - coat and a Peri- wig , or at least tie up their Hair in a Bag or Ribbon , in Imitation of the fmart Part of the oppofite Sex ...
Page 229
... ftill rifing till we came into the Centre of the City , and Centre of the World of Trade , the Exchange of London . As other Men in the Crowds about me were pleased with their Hopes and Bargains , I found my Account in obferving them ...
... ftill rifing till we came into the Centre of the City , and Centre of the World of Trade , the Exchange of London . As other Men in the Crowds about me were pleased with their Hopes and Bargains , I found my Account in obferving them ...
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