The History of Sir Charles Grandison: In a Series of Letters, Volume 2John Donaldson, 1776 |
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... faid Miss Gran- difon . Mr Reeves whispered a question to Sir Charles , which was feconded by my eyes ; for I gueffed what it was : Whether he had heard any thing further of Sir Hargrave ? Don't be anxious , faid Sir Charles . All must ...
... faid Miss Gran- difon . Mr Reeves whispered a question to Sir Charles , which was feconded by my eyes ; for I gueffed what it was : Whether he had heard any thing further of Sir Hargrave ? Don't be anxious , faid Sir Charles . All must ...
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... faid he : To know that the finest woman in England is under the fame roof with me ; yet to be fo long detained from paying my refpects to her - I can't bear it- And in a very gallant manner , as he seemed tỏ intend , he paid his ...
... faid he : To know that the finest woman in England is under the fame roof with me ; yet to be fo long detained from paying my refpects to her - I can't bear it- And in a very gallant manner , as he seemed tỏ intend , he paid his ...
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... faid 1 , good Dr. Bartlett . I borrow Sir Charles's thought : The character he has given you , Sir , is ftamped in your countenance . I fhould have venerated you where - ever I had feen you . The gentleman has fuch a truly venerable ...
... faid 1 , good Dr. Bartlett . I borrow Sir Charles's thought : The character he has given you , Sir , is ftamped in your countenance . I fhould have venerated you where - ever I had feen you . The gentleman has fuch a truly venerable ...
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... faid I. va burd ** To a very Mr Hickman , re - whifpered fhe .-- But here's the difference : I am not determined to have Lord G. Mifs Howe yielded to her mother's re- commendation , and intended to marry Mr Hick- man , even when the ...
... faid I. va burd ** To a very Mr Hickman , re - whifpered fhe .-- But here's the difference : I am not determined to have Lord G. Mifs Howe yielded to her mother's re- commendation , and intended to marry Mr Hick- man , even when the ...
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... faid , women must not encourage fops and fools . They muft encourage men of fenfe only . And it is well faid . But what will they do , if their lot be caft among foplings ? If the men of fenfe do not offer themfelves ? And pray , may I ...
... faid , women must not encourage fops and fools . They muft encourage men of fenfe only . And it is well faid . But what will they do , if their lot be caft among foplings ? If the men of fenfe do not offer themfelves ? And pray , may I ...
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Page 166 - For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently ? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
Page 112 - Yet, with a sigh o'er all mankind, I grant, In this our day of proof, our land of hope, The good man has his clouds that intervene ; Clouds, that obscure his sublunary day, But never conquer : ev'n the best must own, Patience, and resignation, are the pillars Of human peace on earth.
Page 55 - That young men, in their warm blood, are often forward to think they have in vain learned to fence if they never show their skill in a duel.
Page 216 - Oldham's economy in several of his letters. He had a right to do what he would with his own fortune. It was not ours till now. Whatever he has left us, he might have still lessened it. That economy is all that concerns us in interest ; and that is in her favour.