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Page 49
... when we think curfelves moft alone ; but , instead of terrifying myself with such
a notion , I ain wonderfully pleased to think that I am always engaged with such
an innumerable society , in searching out the wonders of the creation , and
joining ...
... when we think curfelves moft alone ; but , instead of terrifying myself with such
a notion , I ain wonderfully pleased to think that I am always engaged with such
an innumerable society , in searching out the wonders of the creation , and
joining ...
Page 66
... who are at first frighted at him , will afterwards be as much pleased with him .
As it is barbarous in others to rally him for natural defects , it is extremely
agreeable when he can jest upon himself for them . Madam Maintenon's first
husband was ...
... who are at first frighted at him , will afterwards be as much pleased with him .
As it is barbarous in others to rally him for natural defects , it is extremely
agreeable when he can jest upon himself for them . Madam Maintenon's first
husband was ...
Page 86
I SAW your friend the Templar this evening in the • pit , and thought he looked
very little pleased with • the representation of the mad scene of the Pilgrim . I '
with , Sir , you would do us the favour to animadvert frequently upon the false
taste the ...
I SAW your friend the Templar this evening in the • pit , and thought he looked
very little pleased with • the representation of the mad scene of the Pilgrim . I '
with , Sir , you would do us the favour to animadvert frequently upon the false
taste the ...
Page 108
... humbly propose that you would be pleased to make me your superintendant of
all such figures and devices as are or shall be made use of on this occafion ; with
• full powers to rectify or expunge whatever I shall • find irregular or defe & tive .
... humbly propose that you would be pleased to make me your superintendant of
all such figures and devices as are or shall be made use of on this occafion ; with
• full powers to rectify or expunge whatever I shall • find irregular or defe & tive .
Page 129
1 upon 5 with repeated instances of good - humour he had observed in Daphne ,
he one day told the latter , that he had something to say to her he hoped the
would be pleased with « Faith , Daphne , continued he , I am in love with “ thee ,
and ...
1 upon 5 with repeated instances of good - humour he had observed in Daphne ,
he one day told the latter , that he had something to say to her he hoped the
would be pleased with « Faith , Daphne , continued he , I am in love with “ thee ,
and ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Spectator, Volume 1 The Spectator, Joseph Addison |
| Author | Joseph Addison |
| Published | 1793 |
| Original from | Lyon Public Library |
| Digitized | 3 Oct 2012 |
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