Men of Character, Volume 1H. Colburn, 1838 |
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... touches the earth as if by sufferance ; and there seems at work in his whole frame , an accommodating meanness to lessen him- self to the dimensions of his companion . To walk at his full height seems to him a presumption — 10 ADAM BUFF :
... touches the earth as if by sufferance ; and there seems at work in his whole frame , an accommodating meanness to lessen him- self to the dimensions of his companion . To walk at his full height seems to him a presumption — 10 ADAM BUFF :
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... whole nunnery might have wept for Adam ; yet was he in his dearest want , most rich . It is true , the con- flagration of the preceding night had put our hero to the coldest shift that poverty can lay on human THE MAN " WITHOUT A SHIRT ...
... whole nunnery might have wept for Adam ; yet was he in his dearest want , most rich . It is true , the con- flagration of the preceding night had put our hero to the coldest shift that poverty can lay on human THE MAN " WITHOUT A SHIRT ...
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... whole vegetable kingdom for a false and fleeting enjoyment . The reflection is humiliating , ” and Adam emptied his glass . Mr. Butler , absorbed by the merits of his brandy , observed- " It comes direct from France . " " It may have ...
... whole vegetable kingdom for a false and fleeting enjoyment . The reflection is humiliating , ” and Adam emptied his glass . Mr. Butler , absorbed by the merits of his brandy , observed- " It comes direct from France . " " It may have ...
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... whole shoe came down like an axe upon the tail of a little spaniel , that like a pad of black velvet lay at his foot , and had uncurled its threadpaper queue for the sole purpose of having it trod upon . The blow being given , the dog ...
... whole shoe came down like an axe upon the tail of a little spaniel , that like a pad of black velvet lay at his foot , and had uncurled its threadpaper queue for the sole purpose of having it trod upon . The blow being given , the dog ...
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... whole canine race to their varied fortunes , and straightway followed Mr. Butler to the dining - room , where he found a new guest in the person of the family doctor , earnestly pressed by Mrs. Black to stay and dine . Mr. But- ler ...
... whole canine race to their varied fortunes , and straightway followed Mr. Butler to the dining - room , where he found a new guest in the person of the family doctor , earnestly pressed by Mrs. Black to stay and dine . Mr. But- ler ...
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Page 233 - Tis now the very witching time of night; When churchyards yawn, and hell itself breathes out Contagion to this world: Now could I drink hot blood, And do such business as the bitter day Would quake to look on.
Page 123 - Fare thee well! and if for ever, Still for ever, fare thee well: Even though unforgiving, never 'Gainst thee shall my heart rebel. Would that breast were bared before thee Where thy head so oft hath lain, While that placid sleep came o'er thee Which thou ne'er canst know again: Would that breast, by thee glanced over, Every inmost thought could show!
Page 133 - Oh ! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay ; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away. I never nursed a dear gazelle. To glad me with its soft black eye, But when it came to know me well, And love me, it was sure to die ! Now too — the joy most like divine Of all I ever dreamt or knew.
Page 204 - My Daughter to me should be, like a Court Lady to a Minister of State, a Key to the whole Gang. Married! If the Affair is not already done, I'll terrify her from it, by the Example of our Neighbours.
Page 207 - Dear wife, be a little pacified. Don't let your passion run away with your senses. Polly, I grant you, hath done a rash thing. Mrs.
Page 200 - Really, I am sorry upon Polly's account the captain hath not more discretion. What business hath he to keep company with lords and gentlemen? he should leave them to prey upon one another.
Page 206 - Polly. I know as well as any of the' fine ladies how to make the most of myself and of my man too. A woman knows how to be mercenary, though she hath never been in a court or at an assembly. We have it in our natures, papa.
Page 227 - Tis woman that seduces all mankind, By her we first were taught the wheedling arts; Her very eyes can cheat; when most she's kind, She tricks us of our money with our hearts. For her, like wolves by night we roam for prey, And practise ev'ry fraud to bribe her charms; For suits of love, like law, are won by pay, And beauty must be fee'd into our arms.
Page 206 - Ladies how to make the most of my self and of my Man too. A Woman knows how to be mercenary, though she hath never been in a Court or at an Assembly. We have it in our Natures, Papa. If I allow Captain Macheath some trifling Liberties, I have this Watch and other visible Marks of his Favour to show for it. A Girl who cannot grant some Things, and refuse what is most material, will make but a poor hand of her Beauty, and soon be thrown upon the Common.
Page 123 - Even though unforgiving, never 'Gainst thee shall my heart rebel. Would that breast were bared before thee Where thy head so oft hath lain, While that placid sleep came o'er thee Which thou ne'er canst know again : Would that breast, by thee glanced over, Every inmost thought could show ! Though...