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Page 163
The desire of male heirs is not appendant only to feudal tenures . A son is almost
necessary to the continuance of Thrale's fortune ; for what can misses do with a
brewhouse ? Lands are fitter for daughters than trades . “ Baretti went away from
...
The desire of male heirs is not appendant only to feudal tenures . A son is almost
necessary to the continuance of Thrale's fortune ; for what can misses do with a
brewhouse ? Lands are fitter for daughters than trades . “ Baretti went away from
...
Page 184
He desires that a lodging may be taken for him at Edinburgh , against his arrival .
He is just setting out . ... Our narrative has kindled him with a desire of visiting the
Highlands , after having already seen a great part of Europe . You must receive ...
He desires that a lodging may be taken for him at Edinburgh , against his arrival .
He is just setting out . ... Our narrative has kindled him with a desire of visiting the
Highlands , after having already seen a great part of Europe . You must receive ...
Page 232
Dr. Johnson advised me to - day , to have as many books about me as I could ;
that I might read upon any subject upon which I had a desire for instruction at the
time . “ What you read then ( said he ) you will remember ; but if you have not a ...
Dr. Johnson advised me to - day , to have as many books about me as I could ;
that I might read upon any subject upon which I had a desire for instruction at the
time . “ What you read then ( said he ) you will remember ; but if you have not a ...
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