Delphine, Volume 1J. Mawman, 1803 |
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... once have suggested . Events , in novels , should always be made subservient to the unfolding of the passions of the human heart ; probability to a certain degree , must be preserved , that the illusion may not be destroyed ; but works ...
... once have suggested . Events , in novels , should always be made subservient to the unfolding of the passions of the human heart ; probability to a certain degree , must be preserved , that the illusion may not be destroyed ; but works ...
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... once for all into a frank explanation I wish to put an end to those insinuations which you constantly make respecting my opinions and my tastes : you esteem truth ; you practise it . I hope , there' fore , that you will not be offended ...
... once for all into a frank explanation I wish to put an end to those insinuations which you constantly make respecting my opinions and my tastes : you esteem truth ; you practise it . I hope , there' fore , that you will not be offended ...
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... once thought · your excellent brother had , in our conversations , laid down rules of conduct which ought to guide me in every situation of life ; but I now find that I am troubled by inquietudes which are personal to myself , as if the ...
... once thought · your excellent brother had , in our conversations , laid down rules of conduct which ought to guide me in every situation of life ; but I now find that I am troubled by inquietudes which are personal to myself , as if the ...
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... once thinks of amusing herself . The most indifferent actions of her life are always with her the performance of a duty . She places herself beside the least amiable persons , arranges every thing , prepares tea , rings for the servant ...
... once thinks of amusing herself . The most indifferent actions of her life are always with her the performance of a duty . She places herself beside the least amiable persons , arranges every thing , prepares tea , rings for the servant ...
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... once naïve and impassioned , sheds over the whole of her person an indescribable charm of love and innocence which is singularly attractive . She has not received the benefit of instruction ; but her manners are dignisied , and her ...
... once naïve and impassioned , sheds over the whole of her person an indescribable charm of love and innocence which is singularly attractive . She has not received the benefit of instruction ; but her manners are dignisied , and her ...
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