The fatalists; or, Records of 1814 and 1815, Volumes 1-3A.K. Newman, 1821 |
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... humour , at the expence of a per- son of whom you scarce know any thing . " " The appearance of the military man is what alone strikes me , my dear child , C 4 is THE FATALISTS . 31 "He is young, and may not have seen ...
... humour , at the expence of a per- son of whom you scarce know any thing . " " The appearance of the military man is what alone strikes me , my dear child , C 4 is THE FATALISTS . 31 "He is young, and may not have seen ...
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Mrs. Kelly. is what alone strikes me , my dear child , " answered the penetrating O'Grady . “ To me he seems one of these gay young of- ficers , who would answer well for holiday service in a garrison town in time of peace , or to fetch ...
Mrs. Kelly. is what alone strikes me , my dear child , " answered the penetrating O'Grady . “ To me he seems one of these gay young of- ficers , who would answer well for holiday service in a garrison town in time of peace , or to fetch ...
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... child , to your chamber , and there study a more maidenly line of conduct . " The blushing Geraldine , impatient to escape the severe eye of lady Courteney , availed herself of this permission , and in- stantly retired . " And now , sir ...
... child , to your chamber , and there study a more maidenly line of conduct . " The blushing Geraldine , impatient to escape the severe eye of lady Courteney , availed herself of this permission , and in- stantly retired . " And now , sir ...
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... child as to listen to vows of love , pretended love , from major Bland- ford , without the approbation of your parents ? Sir Richard , who has no notion of suffering you to throw yourself away on a needy adventurer , orders you to think ...
... child as to listen to vows of love , pretended love , from major Bland- ford , without the approbation of your parents ? Sir Richard , who has no notion of suffering you to throw yourself away on a needy adventurer , orders you to think ...
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... child , To him that did but yesterday suspire , There was not such a gracious creature born . But now will canker sorrow eat my bud , And chase the native beauty from his cheek , And he will look as hollow as a ghost . SHAKESPEARE , THE ...
... child , To him that did but yesterday suspire , There was not such a gracious creature born . But now will canker sorrow eat my bud , And chase the native beauty from his cheek , And he will look as hollow as a ghost . SHAKESPEARE , THE ...
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