The British Essayists: The LoungerJ. Richardson, 1823 |
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... learned to look people in the face . During the little while I have been in town , I have met with some in my walks , in great coats , riding hats , and rattans , whom I could not show an eye to : but I am newly come from the country ...
... learned to look people in the face . During the little while I have been in town , I have met with some in my walks , in great coats , riding hats , and rattans , whom I could not show an eye to : but I am newly come from the country ...
Page 48
... learned that Aspasia had fallen a prey to the seductions of vanity , and to that warmth of mind which made her the dupe of ap- pearances , alas ! I fear , the martyr of deception ! - The story is too long for my recital at present ; nor ...
... learned that Aspasia had fallen a prey to the seductions of vanity , and to that warmth of mind which made her the dupe of ap- pearances , alas ! I fear , the martyr of deception ! - The story is too long for my recital at present ; nor ...
Page 74
... learned philosopher , who sat not far distant , and who is too much absorbed in abstract speculation , to give atten- tion to circumstances of dress . Not far distant hung a hat seemingly fresh and new , excepting in its front angle ...
... learned philosopher , who sat not far distant , and who is too much absorbed in abstract speculation , to give atten- tion to circumstances of dress . Not far distant hung a hat seemingly fresh and new , excepting in its front angle ...
Page 75
... learned to speak . After this there was a blank , the peg immediately adjoining being occupied by no hat whatever . On looking below I discovered the person whose hat should have filled it . He was dressed in a shining suit , his ...
... learned to speak . After this there was a blank , the peg immediately adjoining being occupied by no hat whatever . On looking below I discovered the person whose hat should have filled it . He was dressed in a shining suit , his ...
Page 78
... learned in the country to deserve that name ) , drawing , French , Italian , and music ; and a female relation , who was kind enough to take some charge of them , sent us the most flattering accounts of their progress in those various ...
... learned in the country to deserve that name ) , drawing , French , Italian , and music ; and a female relation , who was kind enough to take some charge of them , sent us the most flattering accounts of their progress in those various ...
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