The Spectator. Volume the First. [-eighth.].J. and R. Tonson in the Strand., 1744 |
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... most part fets us upon a Level , and obferves a kind of Proportion in its Difpenfa- tions towards us . If it renders us perfect in one Accom- plishment , it generally leaves us defective in another , and feems careful rather of ...
... most part fets us upon a Level , and obferves a kind of Proportion in its Difpenfa- tions towards us . If it renders us perfect in one Accom- plishment , it generally leaves us defective in another , and feems careful rather of ...
Page 107
... most humble Admirer , and most obedient Servant , Betty Crofs - ftitch . AS I am willing to do any thing in reason for the Ser- vice of my Country - women , and had much rather pre- vent Faults than find them , I went laft Night to the ...
... most humble Admirer , and most obedient Servant , Betty Crofs - ftitch . AS I am willing to do any thing in reason for the Ser- vice of my Country - women , and had much rather pre- vent Faults than find them , I went laft Night to the ...
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... most violent Struggle , that I gained this " Victory over my felf ; nay , I will confefs my Shame , " and acknowledge I could not have prevailed but by " Flight . However , Madam , I beg that you will believe " a Moment's Weakness has ...
... most violent Struggle , that I gained this " Victory over my felf ; nay , I will confefs my Shame , " and acknowledge I could not have prevailed but by " Flight . However , Madam , I beg that you will believe " a Moment's Weakness has ...
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