Bell's British Theatre, Volume 21John Bell J. Bell, 1797 |
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... woman of quality— I was prevailed upon to send him to be brought up by her brother Lord Jessamy , who had no children of his own , and promised to leave him an estate — he has got the estate indeed , but , the fellow has taken his ...
... woman of quality— I was prevailed upon to send him to be brought up by her brother Lord Jessamy , who had no children of his own , and promised to leave him an estate — he has got the estate indeed , but , the fellow has taken his ...
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... woman of quality . Mr. Jes . He should wish to see her look a little like a gentlewoman first . When she was in London last winter , I am told she was taken notice of by a few men . But she wants air , manner327 I Lady M. And has not a ...
... woman of quality . Mr. Jes . He should wish to see her look a little like a gentlewoman first . When she was in London last winter , I am told she was taken notice of by a few men . But she wants air , manner327 I Lady M. And has not a ...
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... woman of it , but herself , without . I have tried her : about three years ago set her to translate a little French song : I found she had not even an idea of versification ; and she put down love and joy for rhyme - so I gave her over ...
... woman of it , but herself , without . I have tried her : about three years ago set her to translate a little French song : I found she had not even an idea of versification ; and she put down love and joy for rhyme - so I gave her over ...
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... woman of it , but herself , without . I have tried her : about three years ago I set her to translate a little French song : I found she had not even an idea of versification ; and she put down love and joy for rhyme - so I gave her ...
... woman of it , but herself , without . I have tried her : about three years ago I set her to translate a little French song : I found she had not even an idea of versification ; and she put down love and joy for rhyme - so I gave her ...
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... woman , in whom I am far from considering ignorance as a desirable characteristic : when intelligence is not attended with impertinent affectation , it teaches them to judge with precision , and gives them a degree of solidity necessary ...
... woman , in whom I am far from considering ignorance as a desirable characteristic : when intelligence is not attended with impertinent affectation , it teaches them to judge with precision , and gives them a degree of solidity necessary ...
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