The British Essayists: The LoungerJ. Richardson, 1823 |
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... married an- other man with a larger fortune ; upon which he forswore society in a great measure , and though he continued for several years to do his duty in the army , and actually rose to the rank of lieutenant- 6 colonel , mixed but ...
... married an- other man with a larger fortune ; upon which he forswore society in a great measure , and though he continued for several years to do his duty in the army , and actually rose to the rank of lieutenant- 6 colonel , mixed but ...
Page 32
... married , and they are at a loss how to get it put off till the fifth act .'- " You will see , sir , how the last scene will wind it up .'- Oh ! I have no doubt , sir , that it will end at the dropping of the curtain . ' Before the ...
... married , and they are at a loss how to get it put off till the fifth act .'- " You will see , sir , how the last scene will wind it up .'- Oh ! I have no doubt , sir , that it will end at the dropping of the curtain . ' Before the ...
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... married my Maria , engaged to her by that esteem which an acquaintance almost from infancy had produced , I knew not half her worth . The situation in which she was now placed brought to my view many points of excellence which were ...
... married my Maria , engaged to her by that esteem which an acquaintance almost from infancy had produced , I knew not half her worth . The situation in which she was now placed brought to my view many points of excellence which were ...
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... weeks before my arrival had married a young cox- comb , who in reality had nothing but what she thought fashion and a pair of colours to recommend him . Upon my return home , I found parliament was on 48 9 . THE LOUNGER .
... weeks before my arrival had married a young cox- comb , who in reality had nothing but what she thought fashion and a pair of colours to recommend him . Upon my return home , I found parliament was on 48 9 . THE LOUNGER .
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... marry some beautiful young lady , of an honourable ancient family , with a prodigious fortune , that would enable him ... married an Irish fortune - hunter . My cousin behaved very much like a gentleman on this occasion . He called Miss ...
... marry some beautiful young lady , of an honourable ancient family , with a prodigious fortune , that would enable him ... married an Irish fortune - hunter . My cousin behaved very much like a gentleman on this occasion . He called Miss ...
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