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Page 6
... some acknowledge their connexion , without being able to unravel their
pedigree . The study of those lesser branches of duty and of excellence is called
the science of manners ; but our language has no word to distinguish the teacher
of it .
... some acknowledge their connexion , without being able to unravel their
pedigree . The study of those lesser branches of duty and of excellence is called
the science of manners ; but our language has no word to distinguish the teacher
of it .
Page 13
... and expressing his gratitude for it , might not be able to check the rising thought
, that his name would live for ever , ranked with those whose envied lot it had
been to inform , to enlighten , to delight mankind ; while his patrons ,
distinguished ...
... and expressing his gratitude for it , might not be able to check the rising thought
, that his name would live for ever , ranked with those whose envied lot it had
been to inform , to enlighten , to delight mankind ; while his patrons ,
distinguished ...
Page 16
It was some time before I was able to find out who he was , till at last my friend Mr.
S. informed me he was a very worthy relation of his , who had not been in town
above twice these forty years ; that an accidental piece of business had lately ...
It was some time before I was able to find out who he was , till at last my friend Mr.
S. informed me he was a very worthy relation of his , who had not been in town
above twice these forty years ; that an accidental piece of business had lately ...
Page 42
This lady , though always sick , is still able to come abroad every day , and
wearies her acquaintance with the detail of her numberless complaints . A whole
hour is lost to me by this new intrusion ; and thus a forenoon is spent without ...
This lady , though always sick , is still able to come abroad every day , and
wearies her acquaintance with the detail of her numberless complaints . A whole
hour is lost to me by this new intrusion ; and thus a forenoon is spent without ...
Page 43
Were I a woman of quality , or perfectly independent , I might rid myself of these
intruders , by being not at home ; but in my situation I dare not shut my doors , lest
I should give offence to people who are able to hurt my husband's business .
Were I a woman of quality , or perfectly independent , I might rid myself of these
intruders , by being not at home ; but in my situation I dare not shut my doors , lest
I should give offence to people who are able to hurt my husband's business .
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| Title | The British Essayists: Lounger Volume 30 of The British Essayists, James Ferguson Volume 30 of The British Essayists: With Prefaces, Biographical, Historical, and Critical, James Ferguson |
| Editor | James Ferguson |
| Contributor | James Ferguson |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | J. Richardson and Company, 1823 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 11 Jan 2006 |
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