Prose and Verse, Volume 2Wiley and Putnam, 1845 - English literature |
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... perhaps had to traverse half London , and I scarcely remember an instance that I did not appear long be- fore the water . Habit is second nature - I verily believe I could sniff a conflagration by instinct ; and if I was not , I ought ...
... perhaps had to traverse half London , and I scarcely remember an instance that I did not appear long be- fore the water . Habit is second nature - I verily believe I could sniff a conflagration by instinct ; and if I was not , I ought ...
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... perhaps wink at them . But it's the fire that I'm afraid of , fire that destroyed my political roof , and may now assail my paternal one . Walk , as I may say , bucket in hand , and be ready every moment for a break out . THE GREAT ...
... perhaps wink at them . But it's the fire that I'm afraid of , fire that destroyed my political roof , and may now assail my paternal one . Walk , as I may say , bucket in hand , and be ready every moment for a break out . THE GREAT ...
Page 55
... ( perhaps Peter Shard ) , folio edition . " Soe tenderly kind and gratious is Nature , our Mother , that She seldom or never puts upon us any Grievaunce without making Us some Amends , which , if not a full and perfect Equivalent , is yet ...
... ( perhaps Peter Shard ) , folio edition . " Soe tenderly kind and gratious is Nature , our Mother , that She seldom or never puts upon us any Grievaunce without making Us some Amends , which , if not a full and perfect Equivalent , is yet ...
Page 57
... perhaps , looked for a Pamphlet on International Copyright . The general notion , however , was that the Transatlantic acquisitions of Boz would transpire in the shape of a Tale of American Life and Manners - and moreover that it would ...
... perhaps , looked for a Pamphlet on International Copyright . The general notion , however , was that the Transatlantic acquisitions of Boz would transpire in the shape of a Tale of American Life and Manners - and moreover that it would ...
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... perhaps scourged , for only fancying herself an antediluvian ! But to lighten a sad subject , let us smile at a characteristic interview between Boz and an Ophelia , in the same house . " As we were passing through a gallery on our way ...
... perhaps scourged , for only fancying herself an antediluvian ! But to lighten a sad subject , let us smile at a characteristic interview between Boz and an Ophelia , in the same house . " As we were passing through a gallery on our way ...
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