The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics, and Morals, of the Late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Now First Collected and Arranged: With Memories of His Early Life, Volume 1 |
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... side to the other , which were held down on each by the pack - thread . One of the children was stationed at the door , to give notice if he saw the proc- tor ( an officer of the spiritual court ) make his appear- ance in that case ...
... side to the other , which were held down on each by the pack - thread . One of the children was stationed at the door , to give notice if he saw the proc- tor ( an officer of the spiritual court ) make his appear- ance in that case ...
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... side by a marsh , upon the borders of which we were accustomed to take our stand , at high water , to angle for small fish . By dint of walking , we had converted the place into a perfect quagmire . My proposal was to erect a wharf that ...
... side by a marsh , upon the borders of which we were accustomed to take our stand , at high water , to angle for small fish . By dint of walking , we had converted the place into a perfect quagmire . My proposal was to erect a wharf that ...
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... side , when the book had been lent me in the even- ing , and was to be returned the next morning , lest it might be missed or wanted ! At length , Mr. Matthew Adams , an ingenious trades- man , who had a handsome collection of books ...
... side , when the book had been lent me in the even- ing , and was to be returned the next morning , lest it might be missed or wanted ! At length , Mr. Matthew Adams , an ingenious trades- man , who had a handsome collection of books ...
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... side , I saw a boat with a number of persons in it approach . It was going to Philadelphia , and the company took me in . As there was no wind , we could only make way with our oars . About midnight , not perceiving + perceiving the ...
... side , I saw a boat with a number of persons in it approach . It was going to Philadelphia , and the company took me in . As there was no wind , we could only make way with our oars . About midnight , not perceiving + perceiving the ...
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... side ; and looking attentively in the face of every one I met , I at length perceived a young quaker whose countenance pleased me . I accosted him , and begged him to inform me where a stranger might find a lodg- ing . We were then near ...
... side ; and looking attentively in the face of every one I met , I at length perceived a young quaker whose countenance pleased me . I accosted him , and begged him to inform me where a stranger might find a lodg- ing . We were then near ...
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