The British Essayists: The LoungerJ. Richardson, 1823 |
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... called for his chair , and went home . 6 While we were sitting in the tea - room , Mr. S undertook the apology of my Lady Rumpus and her followers . ' We must make allowance , ' said he , for the fashion of the times . In these days ...
... called for his chair , and went home . 6 While we were sitting in the tea - room , Mr. S undertook the apology of my Lady Rumpus and her followers . ' We must make allowance , ' said he , for the fashion of the times . In these days ...
Page 56
... left it , that till I got into what is called the Old Town , I did not know where I was , and could not recognise the ancient dusky capital of Caledonia . As I was at no time very attentive to dress , and as now I only 56 10 . THE LOUNGER .
... left it , that till I got into what is called the Old Town , I did not know where I was , and could not recognise the ancient dusky capital of Caledonia . As I was at no time very attentive to dress , and as now I only 56 10 . THE LOUNGER .
Page 58
... called to dinner ; and at table I had the good fortune to be placed next to the beautiful and sprightly Lady . As upon the former day , so here , the conversation soon turned upon the present admini- stration ; but , to my no small ...
... called to dinner ; and at table I had the good fortune to be placed next to the beautiful and sprightly Lady . As upon the former day , so here , the conversation soon turned upon the present admini- stration ; but , to my no small ...
Page 59
... called my attention to the dress of the gentlemen at table , and I found that all of them were dressed in buff waistcoats , to which some of them , who appeared to be most zealous in their political principles , had added buff breeches ...
... called my attention to the dress of the gentlemen at table , and I found that all of them were dressed in buff waistcoats , to which some of them , who appeared to be most zealous in their political principles , had added buff breeches ...
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... called upon , and indeed not entitled to take a violent concern in affairs of state , or the government of the nation . With these principles , I find that I am not accept- able to either party . My red waistcoat , which , now that I ...
... called upon , and indeed not entitled to take a violent concern in affairs of state , or the government of the nation . With these principles , I find that I am not accept- able to either party . My red waistcoat , which , now that I ...
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