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Page 101
Nay , nay , I cannot allow that to pass , said the obsequious Mrs. Morlay ; " your
only motive for concealment upon these occasions is your humility , an
indisposition to assert , as you ought to do , your high rank and station . You know
that all ...
Nay , nay , I cannot allow that to pass , said the obsequious Mrs. Morlay ; " your
only motive for concealment upon these occasions is your humility , an
indisposition to assert , as you ought to do , your high rank and station . You know
that all ...
Page 105
shake your head and frown , I care not for it , not I ; I will speak my mind , and if I
am not to be allowed this privilege of a true friend , I care not how soon I leave
you . Why , there's Lady Ossory , and Lady Betty Camden , and the Duchess of ...
shake your head and frown , I care not for it , not I ; I will speak my mind , and if I
am not to be allowed this privilege of a true friend , I care not how soon I leave
you . Why , there's Lady Ossory , and Lady Betty Camden , and the Duchess of ...
Page 118
From the few words that she would allow herself to utter upon this point , for she
scolded me severely for leaving you alone together , and dismissed me most
unceremoniously from her door , I think I may fairly congratulate you , Captain ...
From the few words that she would allow herself to utter upon this point , for she
scolded me severely for leaving you alone together , and dismissed me most
unceremoniously from her door , I think I may fairly congratulate you , Captain ...
Page 161
and decorum , and no royal mistresses , covered with diamonds , are allowed to
offend public decency His present Majesty , profoundly imbued with a sense of
religion , is strict in all its observances ; he is moreover extremely temperate ...
and decorum , and no royal mistresses , covered with diamonds , are allowed to
offend public decency His present Majesty , profoundly imbued with a sense of
religion , is strict in all its observances ; he is moreover extremely temperate ...
Page 164
See how attentive I have been to your interests , ” he exclaimed , taking a paper
from his pocket-- " I have procured a carte blanche from your commanding officer
, allowing you to come to London every day , so that you will be enabled to ...
See how attentive I have been to your interests , ” he exclaimed , taking a paper
from his pocket-- " I have procured a carte blanche from your commanding officer
, allowing you to come to London every day , so that you will be enabled to ...
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