Manners: A Novel ... In Two Volumes, Volume 1W. B. Gilley, 1818 |
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... least wish to be considered of an entirely opposite character . She lived in a contented mediocrity , " aboon distress , be- low envy , " humble , and good natured , with a most happy temperament , both moral and physical ; in ...
... least wish to be considered of an entirely opposite character . She lived in a contented mediocrity , " aboon distress , be- low envy , " humble , and good natured , with a most happy temperament , both moral and physical ; in ...
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A Novel ... In Two Volumes. that respect at least her judgment did not err ; for few people were more generally beloved than " Poor Mrs. Martin . " She always had a ready laugh for the awk- ward jests of her neighbours , and to the ...
A Novel ... In Two Volumes. that respect at least her judgment did not err ; for few people were more generally beloved than " Poor Mrs. Martin . " She always had a ready laugh for the awk- ward jests of her neighbours , and to the ...
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... least make my covers all of a piece ! -What folks will do to make up a show ! —I'm sure those musty old chests an't a whit better than what's in my grandmother's garret ; and I gave my little William the other day , far a play - thing ...
... least make my covers all of a piece ! -What folks will do to make up a show ! —I'm sure those musty old chests an't a whit better than what's in my grandmother's garret ; and I gave my little William the other day , far a play - thing ...
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... least for those who were con- tent to prey on garbage , " and countless articles for the ladies ' use . Part of the counter was covered with stationary of all descriptions , school - books , last speeches , and ballads , besides a few ...
... least for those who were con- tent to prey on garbage , " and countless articles for the ladies ' use . Part of the counter was covered with stationary of all descriptions , school - books , last speeches , and ballads , besides a few ...
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... such dissimilarity of character and pursuit existed , little intercourse would be maintained . At least an hour after the appointed time , the loud and peremptory knock of their London footman proclaimed their ar rival ; MANNERS . 35.
... such dissimilarity of character and pursuit existed , little intercourse would be maintained . At least an hour after the appointed time , the loud and peremptory knock of their London footman proclaimed their ar rival ; MANNERS . 35.
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Page 226 - OH happiness ! our being's end and aim ! Good, pleasure, ease, content ? whate'er thy name : That something still which prompts th' eternal sigh, For which we bear to live, or dare to die, Which still so near us, yet beyond us lies, O'er-look'd, seen double, by the fool, and wise.
Page 227 - Where grows ? — where grows it not ? If vain our toil, We ought to blame the culture, not the soil...
Page 148 - O, how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain glory of an April day ; Which now shows all the beauty of the sun, And by and by a cloud takes all away ! Re-enter PANTHINO.
Page 65 - Gad, now, that is one of the most ungrateful observations I ever heard ; for the less inducement he has to tell all this, the more I think you ought to be obliged to him; for I am sure you'd know nothing of the matter without it.
Page 54 - Ah ! gentle pair, ye little think how nigh Your change approaches, when all these delights Will vanish, and deliver ye to woe ; More woe, the more your taste is now of joy...
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Page 76 - SHE walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies ; And all that's best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes : Thus mellow'd to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.