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... Short 27. Account of the erection of three great monasteries in London 28. Old women most proper objects for love 29. On the little benefit accruing to English- men from their travels 30. Impropriety of wearing a hat in church Moore ...
... Short 27. Account of the erection of three great monasteries in London 28. Old women most proper objects for love 29. On the little benefit accruing to English- men from their travels 30. Impropriety of wearing a hat in church Moore ...
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... short digression , though not made in your favour ; and be assured notwith- standing all I have said , and whatever I may think of you as a writer , as a man I bear you a true affec- tion , take a very interested part in all your con ...
... short digression , though not made in your favour ; and be assured notwith- standing all I have said , and whatever I may think of you as a writer , as a man I bear you a true affec- tion , take a very interested part in all your con ...
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... short petticoats , and who had something commanding in her voice and presence , found the same easy access as before to the castles and palaces upon the way ; while MODESTY , who followed her in a russet gown , speaking low , and ...
... short petticoats , and who had something commanding in her voice and presence , found the same easy access as before to the castles and palaces upon the way ; while MODESTY , who followed her in a russet gown , speaking low , and ...
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... short , I entered into the spirit of taste , and was looked upon as a fashionable young fellow . I do not mean that I was really so , according to the town - acceptation of the term ; for I had as great an aversion to infidelity ...
... short , I entered into the spirit of taste , and was looked upon as a fashionable young fellow . I do not mean that I was really so , according to the town - acceptation of the term ; for I had as great an aversion to infidelity ...
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... short pause ensued ; and after a deep sigh and a stream of tears , the lady began thus : · If , sir , you are the gentleman your appearance speaks you to be , I shall thank Heaven that I have found you . I am the unfortunate widow of an ...
... short pause ensued ; and after a deep sigh and a stream of tears , the lady began thus : · If , sir , you are the gentleman your appearance speaks you to be , I shall thank Heaven that I have found you . I am the unfortunate widow of an ...
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