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... Madam , split me , you are very impertinent ! " In a word , this match was wedlock in its most terrible appearances . She , at last weary of railing to no purpose , applies to a good uncle , who gives her a bottle of water . " The ...
... Madam , split me , you are very impertinent ! " In a word , this match was wedlock in its most terrible appearances . She , at last weary of railing to no purpose , applies to a good uncle , who gives her a bottle of water . " The ...
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... Madam loved money , and the knight loved wine . From whence some petty discords would arise , As , " You're a fool " ; and , " You are mighty wise ! " Though he and all the world allowed her wit , Her voice was shrill , and rather loud ...
... Madam loved money , and the knight loved wine . From whence some petty discords would arise , As , " You're a fool " ; and , " You are mighty wise ! " Though he and all the world allowed her wit , Her voice was shrill , and rather loud ...
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... Madam , aside , an ample mouthful takes , Curtsies , looks kind , but not a word she speaks : Wondering , he stared , scarcely his eyes believed , But found his ears agreeably deceived . << Why , how now , Molly , what's the crotchet ...
... Madam , aside , an ample mouthful takes , Curtsies , looks kind , but not a word she speaks : Wondering , he stared , scarcely his eyes believed , But found his ears agreeably deceived . << Why , how now , Molly , what's the crotchet ...
Page 89
... Madam ' govern independently in the city , & c . Let no women after the known age of 21 presume to admit of her being called ' Miss , ' unless she can fairly prove she is not out of her sampler . Let every common maid - servant be plain ...
... Madam ' govern independently in the city , & c . Let no women after the known age of 21 presume to admit of her being called ' Miss , ' unless she can fairly prove she is not out of her sampler . Let every common maid - servant be plain ...
Page 91
... madam , perfectly unmoved at all that passes among men , and seldom give myself the fatigue of going among them ; but when I do , I always appear the same thing to those whom I converse with . My hours of existence , or being awake ...
... madam , perfectly unmoved at all that passes among men , and seldom give myself the fatigue of going among them ; but when I do , I always appear the same thing to those whom I converse with . My hours of existence , or being awake ...
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