The Spectator. Volume the First. [-eighth.].J. and R. Tonson in the Strand., 1744 |
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Page 58
... given all the Intimations , he skilfully could , of being a clofe Hunks worth Money : No body comes to vifit him , he receives no Letters , and tells his Money Morning and Evening . He has , from the publick Papers , a Know- ledge of ...
... given all the Intimations , he skilfully could , of being a clofe Hunks worth Money : No body comes to vifit him , he receives no Letters , and tells his Money Morning and Evening . He has , from the publick Papers , a Know- ledge of ...
Page 176
... given , is generally more edifying to them , than that which is fold to others : Thus do they become more exalted in Goodness , by being depreffed in Fortune , and their Poverty is , in reality , their Pre- ferment . 8 T N ° 295 ...
... given , is generally more edifying to them , than that which is fold to others : Thus do they become more exalted in Goodness , by being depreffed in Fortune , and their Poverty is , in reality , their Pre- ferment . 8 T N ° 295 ...
Page 180
... given an Account in former Papers ) he had difpofed of an hundred Acres in a Diamond - Ring , which he would have prefented her with , had fhe thought fit to accept it ; and that upon her Wedding - Day she should have carried on her ...
... given an Account in former Papers ) he had difpofed of an hundred Acres in a Diamond - Ring , which he would have prefented her with , had fhe thought fit to accept it ; and that upon her Wedding - Day she should have carried on her ...
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