The British Essayists: The LoungerJ. Richardson, 1823 |
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Page 99
... Miss Lucy Lumber , his only daughter , was young , handsome , good - natured , and sprightly . Her vivacity , her good - humour , and her good looks , attracted my attentions , and I thought I discovered that she was not displeased with ...
... Miss Lucy Lumber , his only daughter , was young , handsome , good - natured , and sprightly . Her vivacity , her good - humour , and her good looks , attracted my attentions , and I thought I discovered that she was not displeased with ...
Page 100
Tom Jones , indeed : and on my recommendation to her and Miss Flounce , they went through the greatest part of Gil Blas ; but of the two scholars of Sala- manca , I am afraid they ranked with the first . By the good management of an ...
Tom Jones , indeed : and on my recommendation to her and Miss Flounce , they went through the greatest part of Gil Blas ; but of the two scholars of Sala- manca , I am afraid they ranked with the first . By the good management of an ...
Page 112
... miss , we did not look for you ; we thought you were at Sir John's .'- -Her mother gave one Icok behind ; asked her partner if she had not held the king ; and then desired her to set up two by honours and the odd trick . The same ...
... miss , we did not look for you ; we thought you were at Sir John's .'- -Her mother gave one Icok behind ; asked her partner if she had not held the king ; and then desired her to set up two by honours and the odd trick . The same ...
Page 133
... Miss smiled again , but looked as if she did not agree with her . • The exhibitor made a sign to the French gentle- man , who had handed back the young lady to her seat , to ask his question next . Place aux Dames , ' said he , pointing ...
... Miss smiled again , but looked as if she did not agree with her . • The exhibitor made a sign to the French gentle- man , who had handed back the young lady to her seat , to ask his question next . Place aux Dames , ' said he , pointing ...
Page 134
... last questioner , he examined mademoiselle very closely , putting on his spectacles to assist his examination . Pray , miss , ' said he with a sort of chuckle , do you ( 6 garter above or below the knee ? ' The 134 22 . THE LOUNGER .
... last questioner , he examined mademoiselle very closely , putting on his spectacles to assist his examination . Pray , miss , ' said he with a sort of chuckle , do you ( 6 garter above or below the knee ? ' The 134 22 . THE LOUNGER .
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