The British Essayists: The LoungerJ. Richardson, 1823 |
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Page 30
... Miss Feathers on one cheek , and such a poke from the wires of Miss Lunardi on t'other , that he was fain to give up the matter of seeing ; - -as to hearing it was out of the question . I hope , colonel , you have been well entertained ...
... Miss Feathers on one cheek , and such a poke from the wires of Miss Lunardi on t'other , that he was fain to give up the matter of seeing ; - -as to hearing it was out of the question . I hope , colonel , you have been well entertained ...
Page 42
... Miss Flounce , who comes to tell me how charmingly she has improved upon Lady Chenille's new trimming , and assures me her bottle - green satin was the sweetest and most admired dress at last assembly . Then , without observing that she ...
... Miss Flounce , who comes to tell me how charmingly she has improved upon Lady Chenille's new trimming , and assures me her bottle - green satin was the sweetest and most admired dress at last assembly . Then , without observing that she ...
Page 68
... Miss Betty Plum . It is true , Miss Betty was neither young nor handsome , and her grandfather had been a cobbler , but she had a great fortune ; and after a violent struggle between poverty and pride , he resolved to stoop and make his ...
... Miss Betty Plum . It is true , Miss Betty was neither young nor handsome , and her grandfather had been a cobbler , but she had a great fortune ; and after a violent struggle between poverty and pride , he resolved to stoop and make his ...
Page 97
... Miss Bridget Stingy , a maiden lady , who lived in the family . As my grievances all took rise from that root , I must be in- dulged in mentioning the character of these ladies . The circumstances of Mr. Stingy did not perhaps allow of ...
... Miss Bridget Stingy , a maiden lady , who lived in the family . As my grievances all took rise from that root , I must be in- dulged in mentioning the character of these ladies . The circumstances of Mr. Stingy did not perhaps allow of ...
Page 98
... Miss Bridget , his eldest daughter , was left to the care of her relations ; but as they appeared rather cool with regard to her , she was , by the benignity of Mr. Lum- ber , brought home to his house , and to ease and plenty , if she ...
... Miss Bridget , his eldest daughter , was left to the care of her relations ; but as they appeared rather cool with regard to her , she was , by the benignity of Mr. Lum- ber , brought home to his house , and to ease and plenty , if she ...
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