The Spectator. Volume the First. [-eighth.]., Volume 4J. and R. Tonson in the Strand., 1744 |
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... said ten thousand things , which it seems did not occur to you : Do but reflect upon the Nonsense it makes Men talk , the Flames which it is * said to kindle , the Transport it raises , the Dejection it ** causes in the bravest Men ...
... said ten thousand things , which it seems did not occur to you : Do but reflect upon the Nonsense it makes Men talk , the Flames which it is * said to kindle , the Transport it raises , the Dejection it ** causes in the bravest Men ...
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... said before Mr. Letaere , that ' an old Woman might live very well in the Country upon ' half my Jointure , and that your Father was a fond Fool 6 6 to give me a Rent - Charge of Eight hundred a Year to the Prejudice of his Son . What ...
... said before Mr. Letaere , that ' an old Woman might live very well in the Country upon ' half my Jointure , and that your Father was a fond Fool 6 6 to give me a Rent - Charge of Eight hundred a Year to the Prejudice of his Son . What ...
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... said a Thing • that I ftole ; and I will be judged by you whether it • was not very pretty . Madam , said I , you shall for- • bear that Part of your Dress ; it may be well in others , • but you cannot place a Patch where it does not ...
... said a Thing • that I ftole ; and I will be judged by you whether it • was not very pretty . Madam , said I , you shall for- • bear that Part of your Dress ; it may be well in others , • but you cannot place a Patch where it does not ...
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