The idler. PoemsPafraets Book Company, 1908 |
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Page 28
... smiles in such a manner , that each thinks him of his own party ; but if he is obliged to speak , he then observes that the question is difficult ; that he never received so much pleasure from a debate before ; that neither of the ...
... smiles in such a manner , that each thinks him of his own party ; but if he is obliged to speak , he then observes that the question is difficult ; that he never received so much pleasure from a debate before ; that neither of the ...
Page 85
... - tions are honest men and agreeable women . She smiles not by sensation , but by practice . Her laugh- ter is never excited but by a joke , and her notion of a joke is not very delicate . The repetition of a 85 THE IDLER.
... - tions are honest men and agreeable women . She smiles not by sensation , but by practice . Her laugh- ter is never excited but by a joke , and her notion of a joke is not very delicate . The repetition of a 85 THE IDLER.
Page 89
... smile of princes ; that I will never stand exposed to the artifices of courts ; I will never pant for publick honours , nor disturb my quiet with affairs of state . Such was my scheme of life , which I impressed indelibly upon my memory ...
... smile of princes ; that I will never stand exposed to the artifices of courts ; I will never pant for publick honours , nor disturb my quiet with affairs of state . Such was my scheme of life , which I impressed indelibly upon my memory ...
Page 106
... smiles upon the silver flood ; Struck with the seat that gave Eliza * birth , We kneel , and kiss the consecrated earth ; In pleasing dreams the blissful age renew , And call Britannia's glories back to view ; Behold her cross ...
... smiles upon the silver flood ; Struck with the seat that gave Eliza * birth , We kneel , and kiss the consecrated earth ; In pleasing dreams the blissful age renew , And call Britannia's glories back to view ; Behold her cross ...
Page 108
... smiles , and subtler art , Can sap the principles , or taint the heart ; With more address a lover's note convey , Or bribe a virgin's innocence away . Well may they rise , while I , whose rustick tongue Ne'er knew to puzzle right , or ...
... smiles , and subtler art , Can sap the principles , or taint the heart ; With more address a lover's note convey , Or bribe a virgin's innocence away . Well may they rise , while I , whose rustick tongue Ne'er knew to puzzle right , or ...
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