The British Essayists: The LoungerJ. Richardson, 1823 |
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Page 53
... the fields ; and many a winter night has been employed in doing little more than sitting in an easy chair , and gazing in the fire . In this state I have been sometimes tempted to wish for the perfect torpor of F 3 9 . 53 THE LOUNGER .
... the fields ; and many a winter night has been employed in doing little more than sitting in an easy chair , and gazing in the fire . In this state I have been sometimes tempted to wish for the perfect torpor of F 3 9 . 53 THE LOUNGER .
Page 54
been sometimes tempted to wish for the perfect torpor of patient dulness . Without the activity of thought , I was liable to the reproach of thinking ; and , instead of the quiet in which vacant souls are rocked by In- dolence , I found ...
been sometimes tempted to wish for the perfect torpor of patient dulness . Without the activity of thought , I was liable to the reproach of thinking ; and , instead of the quiet in which vacant souls are rocked by In- dolence , I found ...
Page 61
... sometimes when I wish to make a smarter figure than common , I enliven my dress by putting on a brown or a grey frock over my black waistcost . Partly by this prudent caution , and partly by my known indo- lence of character , I have ...
... sometimes when I wish to make a smarter figure than common , I enliven my dress by putting on a brown or a grey frock over my black waistcost . Partly by this prudent caution , and partly by my known indo- lence of character , I have ...
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... sometimes he shrunk with fear , if perchance a bottle tripped on the joinings of the table , or a glass was spilled by an awkward neighbour . His hat was only a bit of black silk , of which I discovered the corner sticking out of his ...
... sometimes he shrunk with fear , if perchance a bottle tripped on the joinings of the table , or a glass was spilled by an awkward neighbour . His hat was only a bit of black silk , of which I discovered the corner sticking out of his ...
Page 102
... sometimes the tear will start into her eye , from the painful reflection , no doubt , of her inability to perform to him the duty of a mother . In this situation , Mr. Lounger , judge of my distress and disappointment . Instead of ...
... sometimes the tear will start into her eye , from the painful reflection , no doubt , of her inability to perform to him the duty of a mother . In this situation , Mr. Lounger , judge of my distress and disappointment . Instead of ...
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