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Pagina 23
But to me , who am so whim . sical in a corrupt age , as to act according to nature and reason , a selfish man , in the most shining circumstance and equipage , appears in the same condition with the fellow above - mentioned , but more ...
But to me , who am so whim . sical in a corrupt age , as to act according to nature and reason , a selfish man , in the most shining circumstance and equipage , appears in the same condition with the fellow above - mentioned , but more ...
Pagina 24
I make this abrupt transition to the mention of this vice more than any other , in order to introduce a little story , which I think a pretty instance that the most polite age is in danger of being the most vicious . common ne ...
I make this abrupt transition to the mention of this vice more than any other , in order to introduce a little story , which I think a pretty instance that the most polite age is in danger of being the most vicious . common ne ...
Pagina 34
The Mum Club , as I am informed , is an institution of the same . nature , and as great an enemy to noise . After these two innocent societies , I cannot forbear mentioning a very mischievous one , that was erected in the reign of King ...
The Mum Club , as I am informed , is an institution of the same . nature , and as great an enemy to noise . After these two innocent societies , I cannot forbear mentioning a very mischievous one , that was erected in the reign of King ...
Pagina 54
CC I am very glad the following . epistle obliges me to mention Mr Powell.a second time in the same paper ; for indeed there cannot be too great encouragement gi , ren to his skill in motions ( a ) , provided he is under prom per ...
CC I am very glad the following . epistle obliges me to mention Mr Powell.a second time in the same paper ; for indeed there cannot be too great encouragement gi , ren to his skill in motions ( a ) , provided he is under prom per ...
Pagina 57
Talk of a new married couple , and you immediately hear whether they keep their coach and six , or eat in plate : mention the name of an absent lady , and it is ten to one but you learn something of her gown and petticoat .
Talk of a new married couple , and you immediately hear whether they keep their coach and six , or eat in plate : mention the name of an absent lady , and it is ten to one but you learn something of her gown and petticoat .
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