The Spectator. Volume the First. [-eighth.].J. and R. Tonson in the Strand., 1744 |
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... she has got acquainted with a Schoolman , who values himself for his great Knowledge in the Greek Tongue . He entertains her frequently in the Shop with Difcourfes of the Beauties ⚫ and Excellencies of that Language ; and repeats to ...
... she has got acquainted with a Schoolman , who values himself for his great Knowledge in the Greek Tongue . He entertains her frequently in the Shop with Difcourfes of the Beauties ⚫ and Excellencies of that Language ; and repeats to ...
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· · · 6 · • She had no Portion , as I told you before ; but what the ⚫ wanted in Fortune , fhe makes up in Spirit . She at first changed my Name to Sir John Envil , and at prefent ' writes herself Mary Enville . I have had some ...
· · · 6 · • She had no Portion , as I told you before ; but what the ⚫ wanted in Fortune , fhe makes up in Spirit . She at first changed my Name to Sir John Envil , and at prefent ' writes herself Mary Enville . I have had some ...
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... she may fometimes indulge me in , fhe expects in general to be treated ⚫ with the Respect that is due to her Birth and Quality . • Our Children have been trained up from their Infancy with fo many Accounts of their Mother's Family ...
... she may fometimes indulge me in , fhe expects in general to be treated ⚫ with the Respect that is due to her Birth and Quality . • Our Children have been trained up from their Infancy with fo many Accounts of their Mother's Family ...
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