The Modern British Drama: ComediesWalter Scott William Miller, 1811 - English drama |
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... expect , it is indeed . Charl . And can you blame her , when ' tis at the same time a proof of the poor man's passion , and her power ? Darn . So that you think the greatest compli- ment a lover can make his mistress , is to give up ...
... expect , it is indeed . Charl . And can you blame her , when ' tis at the same time a proof of the poor man's passion , and her power ? Darn . So that you think the greatest compli- ment a lover can make his mistress , is to give up ...
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... expect you in my dressing- room , to tell me the particulars of your conduct . [ Exit . Charl . He must have a great deal of impudence , to come in this manner to me . Enter Doctor CANTWELL , and BETTY intro- ducing him . Betty . Doctor ...
... expect you in my dressing- room , to tell me the particulars of your conduct . [ Exit . Charl . He must have a great deal of impudence , to come in this manner to me . Enter Doctor CANTWELL , and BETTY intro- ducing him . Betty . Doctor ...
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... expect for the money ? Dr Cant . Oh ! Mr Darnley is wealthy : when I deliver my consent in writing , he shall lay it down to me in bank bills . Charl . Pretty good security ! viso though . Dr Cant . Name it . -on one pro- Charl . That ...
... expect for the money ? Dr Cant . Oh ! Mr Darnley is wealthy : when I deliver my consent in writing , he shall lay it down to me in bank bills . Charl . Pretty good security ! viso though . Dr Cant . Name it . -on one pro- Charl . That ...
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... expect a lover's heart , like your lamp , should be always flaming at your el- bow ; and when it's ready to go out , you indo- lently supply it with the spirit of contradiction . Charl . And so you suppose that your assurance has made ...
... expect a lover's heart , like your lamp , should be always flaming at your el- bow ; and when it's ready to go out , you indo- lently supply it with the spirit of contradiction . Charl . And so you suppose that your assurance has made ...
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... expect , my dear . Viz . Pardon me , dear madam , I would not be seen for the world . I would sooner forfeit my life , my pleasure , than my reputation . [ Exit . Smug . Reputation , reputation ! That poor word suffers a great deal ...
... expect , my dear . Viz . Pardon me , dear madam , I would not be seen for the world . I would sooner forfeit my life , my pleasure , than my reputation . [ Exit . Smug . Reputation , reputation ! That poor word suffers a great deal ...
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