The Spectator, Volume 3J. Sharpe, 1808 |
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... discourse he entertained her with , in which she found it no easy matter to quiet is suspicions . But at last he ap- peared so well satisfied of her innocence , that from reproaches and wranglings he fell to tears and em- braces . Both ...
... discourse he entertained her with , in which she found it no easy matter to quiet is suspicions . But at last he ap- peared so well satisfied of her innocence , that from reproaches and wranglings he fell to tears and em- braces . Both ...
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... discourse , of a man would destroy the comeliness of his shape , or goodness of his un derstanding . I say the goodness of his under- standing , for it is no less common to see men of sense commence coxcombs , than beautiful women ...
... discourse , of a man would destroy the comeliness of his shape , or goodness of his un derstanding . I say the goodness of his under- standing , for it is no less common to see men of sense commence coxcombs , than beautiful women ...
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... discourse , was observing , that Carthaginian faith was a proverbial phrase to intimate breach of leagues . Sir Roger said it could hardly be otherwise that the Carthaginians were the greatest traders in the world ; and as gain is the ...
... discourse , was observing , that Carthaginian faith was a proverbial phrase to intimate breach of leagues . Sir Roger said it could hardly be otherwise that the Carthaginians were the greatest traders in the world ; and as gain is the ...
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... discourse if you think fit ; but I must however have a word or two with Sir Roger , who , I see thinks he has paid me off , and been very severe upon the mer- chant . I shall not , ' continued he , at this time re- mind Sir Roger of the ...
... discourse if you think fit ; but I must however have a word or two with Sir Roger , who , I see thinks he has paid me off , and been very severe upon the mer- chant . I shall not , ' continued he , at this time re- mind Sir Roger of the ...
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... discourse , he does not scruple being thought an abandoned man , as to his morals . Your own imagination will say enough to you concern- ing the condition of me his wife ; and I wish you would be so good as to represent to him , for he ...
... discourse , he does not scruple being thought an abandoned man , as to his morals . Your own imagination will say enough to you concern- ing the condition of me his wife ; and I wish you would be so good as to represent to him , for he ...
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