 I do not mean to be disrespectful ; but the attempt of the Lords to stop the progress of reform reminds me very forcibly of the great storm of Sidmouth, and of the conduct of the excellent Mrs. Partington on that occasion. In the winter of 1824, there...  The Works of the Rev. Sydney Smith - Page 247by Sydney Smith - 1846 - 333 pagesFull view - About this book
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