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Page 64
... lady , with a smile , confessed the soundness of my logic ; and to her approbation of my arguments on her favorite topic that evening , I have always fancied myself indebted for the legacy of a curious cribbage - board , made of the ...
... lady , with a smile , confessed the soundness of my logic ; and to her approbation of my arguments on her favorite topic that evening , I have always fancied myself indebted for the legacy of a curious cribbage - board , made of the ...
Page 66
... lady was accustomed to defend her favorite pastime . - No inducement could ever prevail upon her to play at any game , where chance entered into the compo- sition , for nothing . Chance , she would argue , and here again , admire the ...
... lady was accustomed to defend her favorite pastime . - No inducement could ever prevail upon her to play at any game , where chance entered into the compo- sition , for nothing . Chance , she would argue , and here again , admire the ...
Page 68
... lady's judgment in these matters , I think I have experienced some moments in my life , when playing at cards for nothing has even been agreeable . When I am in sickness , or not in the best spirits , I sometimes call for the cards ...
... lady's judgment in these matters , I think I have experienced some moments in my life , when playing at cards for nothing has even been agreeable . When I am in sickness , or not in the best spirits , I sometimes call for the cards ...
Page 107
... . This was resisted . Mine hostess was very clamorous and positive . Some mild arguments were used on the part of the Quakers , for which the heated mind of the - good lady seemed by no means a fit recipient IMPERFECT SYMPATHIES . 107.
... . This was resisted . Mine hostess was very clamorous and positive . Some mild arguments were used on the part of the Quakers , for which the heated mind of the - good lady seemed by no means a fit recipient IMPERFECT SYMPATHIES . 107.
Page 108
Charles Lamb. - good lady seemed by no means a fit recipient . The guard came in with his usual peremptory notice . The Quakers pulled out their money and formally tendered it so much for tea , I , in humble imitation , tender- ing mine ...
Charles Lamb. - good lady seemed by no means a fit recipient . The guard came in with his usual peremptory notice . The Quakers pulled out their money and formally tendered it so much for tea , I , in humble imitation , tender- ing mine ...
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