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On party dress , by Neuter - Censure of political violence , especially in the ladies
Abercromby 11. Life of Sir Thomas Lounger , busy in prospect , and doing
nothing Anonymous 12. Trifling circumstances often form the criterion of
character ...
On party dress , by Neuter - Censure of political violence , especially in the ladies
Abercromby 11. Life of Sir Thomas Lounger , busy in prospect , and doing
nothing Anonymous 12. Trifling circumstances often form the criterion of
character ...
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... his form , and cannot conceal his ambition to be considered as a man of
fashion . But the most amusing instance of this sort I have 10 2 . THE LOUNGER .
On party dress, by Neuter-Censure political violence, especially in ladies
Abercromby.
... his form , and cannot conceal his ambition to be considered as a man of
fashion . But the most amusing instance of this sort I have 10 2 . THE LOUNGER .
On party dress, by Neuter-Censure political violence, especially in ladies
Abercromby.
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But there are , in our own times , ladies who forget the certain empire of their
beauty , and aspire to the doubtful reputation of knowledge . Mirtilla has of late
turned her fine eyes 3 . THE LOUNGER . 11 Life of Sir Thomas Lounger, busy
prospect ...
But there are , in our own times , ladies who forget the certain empire of their
beauty , and aspire to the doubtful reputation of knowledge . Mirtilla has of late
turned her fine eyes 3 . THE LOUNGER . 11 Life of Sir Thomas Lounger, busy
prospect ...
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The lady , however , for whom he fought , did not reward her knight as she ought
to have done , but soon after married another man with a larger fortune ; upon
which he forswore society in a great measure , and though he continued for
several ...
The lady , however , for whom he fought , did not reward her knight as she ought
to have done , but soon after married another man with a larger fortune ; upon
which he forswore society in a great measure , and though he continued for
several ...
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Our conversation naturally began on the assembly , which I observed to be a full
one . Why , yes , ' said the colonel , here is crowd enough , and to spare ; and yet
your ladies seem to have been at a loss for partners . I suppose the greatest part
...
Our conversation naturally began on the assembly , which I observed to be a full
one . Why , yes , ' said the colonel , here is crowd enough , and to spare ; and yet
your ladies seem to have been at a loss for partners . I suppose the greatest part
...
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