The British Essayists: The LoungerJ. Richardson, 1823 |
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... ment by the one , or some little instruction by the other , it will at least be harmless in both . Z. No. 2. SATURDAY , FEBRUARY 12 , 1785 . THE precepts of the moralist and philosopher are generally directed to guide their disciples in ...
... ment by the one , or some little instruction by the other , it will at least be harmless in both . Z. No. 2. SATURDAY , FEBRUARY 12 , 1785 . THE precepts of the moralist and philosopher are generally directed to guide their disciples in ...
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... ment should be analogous to the female . The same genius that goes to the dressing of a female figure would suffice to the undressing of a male one ; for inventing the bushy club and whiskers , the knotted handkerchief round the neck ...
... ment should be analogous to the female . The same genius that goes to the dressing of a female figure would suffice to the undressing of a male one ; for inventing the bushy club and whiskers , the knotted handkerchief round the neck ...
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... the world , but to enjoy the innocent , the un- disturbed , the elegant pleasure of solitude and retire- ment . In the scene of my intended residence there was a small mansion - house , but the fields 9 . 51 THE LOUNGER .
... the world , but to enjoy the innocent , the un- disturbed , the elegant pleasure of solitude and retire- ment . In the scene of my intended residence there was a small mansion - house , but the fields 9 . 51 THE LOUNGER .
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... ment and improvement of my estate , the society of a few friends , and a good collection of books , enabled me to pass my days in a manner much to my satis- faction ; and there I experienced more happiness than you , sir , accustomed to ...
... ment and improvement of my estate , the society of a few friends , and a good collection of books , enabled me to pass my days in a manner much to my satis- faction ; and there I experienced more happiness than you , sir , accustomed to ...
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... ment - house in the middle of the session . To engage gentlemen to do themselves , the honour to subscribe , I send you a short article , which I beg you will pub- lish in your entertaining paper , as a specimen of this excellent work ...
... ment - house in the middle of the session . To engage gentlemen to do themselves , the honour to subscribe , I send you a short article , which I beg you will pub- lish in your entertaining paper , as a specimen of this excellent work ...
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