The British Essayists: The LoungerJ. Richardson, 1823 |
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Page 57
... observing , that I should have preferred a plain suit , all of a piece , to the party - coloured garment in which he had decked me . But he shut my mouth , by saying , that it was quite the fashion ; that every body wore it ; that he ...
... observing , that I should have preferred a plain suit , all of a piece , to the party - coloured garment in which he had decked me . But he shut my mouth , by saying , that it was quite the fashion ; that every body wore it ; that he ...
Page 59
... observation 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 ...
... observation 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 ...
Page 65
... to meet with near relations in every place , except Paisley , Kilmarnock , and a few dirty manu- facturing towns . From the observations I have made in my travels , I am fully convinced , that G 3 11 . 65 THE LOUNGER .
... to meet with near relations in every place , except Paisley , Kilmarnock , and a few dirty manu- facturing towns . From the observations I have made in my travels , I am fully convinced , that G 3 11 . 65 THE LOUNGER .
Page 73
... observation . The first which attracted my attention was a new and glossy hat , made up and cocked in the very extremity of the fashion . Had it been graced with a cockade , I should have proceeded to the next ; but wanting that , I ...
... observation . The first which attracted my attention was a new and glossy hat , made up and cocked in the very extremity of the fashion . Had it been graced with a cockade , I should have proceeded to the next ; but wanting that , I ...
Page 76
... observations which she herself has made , to confirm the certainty of the test . When she is pleased to favour me with these , they shall be com → municated to my readers . D. No. 13. SATURDAY , APRIL 30 , 1785 . SIR 76 12 . THE LOUNGER .
... observations which she herself has made , to confirm the certainty of the test . When she is pleased to favour me with these , they shall be com → municated to my readers . D. No. 13. SATURDAY , APRIL 30 , 1785 . SIR 76 12 . THE LOUNGER .
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