British Theatre, Volume 24J. Bell, 1792 - English drama |
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... believe it impossible . I have tried to fret him myself every morning these three years ; but , instead of being angry , he sits as calmly to hear me scold , as he does to his hair - dresser . Sir Will . We must try him once more ...
... believe it impossible . I have tried to fret him myself every morning these three years ; but , instead of being angry , he sits as calmly to hear me scold , as he does to his hair - dresser . Sir Will . We must try him once more ...
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... believe that would stop his mouth , for a while at least . Hon . Ay , Jarvis , but what will fill their mouths in the mean time ? Must I be cruel because he happens to be importunate ; and , to relieve his avarice , leave them to ...
... believe that would stop his mouth , for a while at least . Hon . Ay , Jarvis , but what will fill their mouths in the mean time ? Must I be cruel because he happens to be importunate ; and , to relieve his avarice , leave them to ...
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... believe I shall have business for you for the whole day . Hon . I am sorry , madam , I have an appointment with Mr. Croaker , which it is impossible to put off . Mrs. Croak . What ! with my husband ! Then I'm resolved to take no refusal ...
... believe I shall have business for you for the whole day . Hon . I am sorry , madam , I have an appointment with Mr. Croaker , which it is impossible to put off . Mrs. Croak . What ! with my husband ! Then I'm resolved to take no refusal ...
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... believe you may see him , and hear him too in the next room : he's preparing to go out with the ladies . Croak . Good gracious , can I believe my eyes or my ears ! I'm struck dumb with his vivacity , and stunn'd with the loudness of his ...
... believe you may see him , and hear him too in the next room : he's preparing to go out with the ladies . Croak . Good gracious , can I believe my eyes or my ears ! I'm struck dumb with his vivacity , and stunn'd with the loudness of his ...
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... talk of trying what a Scotch parson can do . Miss Rich . Well , I own they have deceived me- And so demurely as Olivia carried it too ! -Would you believe it , Garnet , I told her all 28 AЯ II . THE GOOD NATURED MAN .
... talk of trying what a Scotch parson can do . Miss Rich . Well , I own they have deceived me- And so demurely as Olivia carried it too ! -Would you believe it , Garnet , I told her all 28 AЯ II . THE GOOD NATURED MAN .
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