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Page 214
... tion upon the miscarriages of other people ; but since they will do so, they who value their reputation should be cautious of appearances to their disadvantage: but very often our young women, as well as the middle-aged, and the gay ...
... tion upon the miscarriages of other people ; but since they will do so, they who value their reputation should be cautious of appearances to their disadvantage: but very often our young women, as well as the middle-aged, and the gay ...
Page 229
I desire this paper may be read with more than ordinary atten tion, at all tea-tables within the cities of London and Westminster. BUDGEX.L. . X. No. 306. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1712. Barbara, Celarent, Darii, Ferio, Baralipton.* Having a ...
I desire this paper may be read with more than ordinary atten tion, at all tea-tables within the cities of London and Westminster. BUDGEX.L. . X. No. 306. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1712. Barbara, Celarent, Darii, Ferio, Baralipton.* Having a ...
Page 305
... tion he has in his own dear self till he is very ridiculous ; but in this case tie man is made a fool by bis own consent, and not exposed as such whether he will or no. I take it therefore, that, to make raillery agreeable, a man must ...
... tion he has in his own dear self till he is very ridiculous ; but in this case tie man is made a fool by bis own consent, and not exposed as such whether he will or no. I take it therefore, that, to make raillery agreeable, a man must ...
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... tion : — " To the memory of Mr. John Sparkes, a native of this city. He was » man of a mild disposition, a gladiator by profession, who, after having fougbt 330 battles in the principal parts of Europe with honour and applause, at ...
... tion : — " To the memory of Mr. John Sparkes, a native of this city. He was » man of a mild disposition, a gladiator by profession, who, after having fougbt 330 battles in the principal parts of Europe with honour and applause, at ...
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... tion I I did in her that day. I could not possibly have imagined, 1 so great improvement could have been wrought by an art 1 always held in itself ridiculous and contemptible. There is, I i convinced, no method like this, to give young ...
... tion I I did in her that day. I could not possibly have imagined, 1 so great improvement could have been wrought by an art 1 always held in itself ridiculous and contemptible. There is, I i convinced, no method like this, to give young ...
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