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Page 257
... never heard indeed but that he was a very honest man , and no fool ; but for a fine gentleman , he must ask pardon . Upon no other foundation than this , Mr. Triplett took occa- sion to give the gentleman's pedigree , by what me- thods ...
... never heard indeed but that he was a very honest man , and no fool ; but for a fine gentleman , he must ask pardon . Upon no other foundation than this , Mr. Triplett took occa- sion to give the gentleman's pedigree , by what me- thods ...
Page 518
... never designed them . A Every man has one or more qualities which may make him useful both to himself and others . Na- ture never fails of pointing them out ; and while the infant continues under her guardianship , she brings him on in ...
... never designed them . A Every man has one or more qualities which may make him useful both to himself and others . Na- ture never fails of pointing them out ; and while the infant continues under her guardianship , she brings him on in ...
Page 519
... never drew such a part ; she has sometimes made a fool ; but a coxcomb is always of a man's own making , by applying his talents otherwise than Na- ture designed , who ever bears a high resentment for being put out of her course , and never ...
... never drew such a part ; she has sometimes made a fool ; but a coxcomb is always of a man's own making , by applying his talents otherwise than Na- ture designed , who ever bears a high resentment for being put out of her course , and never ...
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