The Spectator, Volume 3J. Sharpe, 1808 |
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Page 31
... frequent in the populous and wealthy city of London , and is the true hen - peckt man . The kind creature cannot -- break through his kindnesses so far as to come to an explanation with the tender soul , and therefore goes on to comfort ...
... frequent in the populous and wealthy city of London , and is the true hen - peckt man . The kind creature cannot -- break through his kindnesses so far as to come to an explanation with the tender soul , and therefore goes on to comfort ...
Page 36
... frequently makes other voluntary additions , insomuch that in a good year , for such he accounts those in which he has been able to make greater bounties than ordinary , he has given above twice that sum to the sickly and indigent ...
... frequently makes other voluntary additions , insomuch that in a good year , for such he accounts those in which he has been able to make greater bounties than ordinary , he has given above twice that sum to the sickly and indigent ...
Page 78
... frequent assem- blies , and lead out ladies from the theatres , with all the other insignificant duties which the professed servants of the fair place themselves in constant readiness to perform . In a very little time , ( hav- ing a ...
... frequent assem- blies , and lead out ladies from the theatres , with all the other insignificant duties which the professed servants of the fair place themselves in constant readiness to perform . In a very little time , ( hav- ing a ...
Page 93
... frequent and strong upon this occa- sion , that I have not only possessed the lot , but dis- posed of the money which in all probability it will sell for . This morning , in particular , I set up an equipage which I look upon to be the ...
... frequent and strong upon this occa- sion , that I have not only possessed the lot , but dis- posed of the money which in all probability it will sell for . This morning , in particular , I set up an equipage which I look upon to be the ...
Page 112
... frequently enjoyed ; but the very enquiry after happiness has something restless in it , which a man who lives in a series of temperate meals , friendly conversations , and easy slumbers , gives himself no trouble about . While men of ...
... frequently enjoyed ; but the very enquiry after happiness has something restless in it , which a man who lives in a series of temperate meals , friendly conversations , and easy slumbers , gives himself no trouble about . While men of ...
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