The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 3Pafraets Book Company, 1903 |
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... solicited the regard of the calm , the pru- dent , the economical Sophronia , a lady who con- sidered wit as dangerous , and learning as superfluous , and thought that the woman who kept her house clean , and her accounts exact , took ...
... solicited the regard of the calm , the pru- dent , the economical Sophronia , a lady who con- sidered wit as dangerous , and learning as superfluous , and thought that the woman who kept her house clean , and her accounts exact , took ...
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... soliciting assault . My next mistress was Nitella , a lady of gentle mien , and soft voice , always speaking to approve , and ready to receive direction from those with whom chance had brought her into company . In Nitella I promised ...
... soliciting assault . My next mistress was Nitella , a lady of gentle mien , and soft voice , always speaking to approve , and ready to receive direction from those with whom chance had brought her into company . In Nitella I promised ...
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... solicited the happiness of accompanying her , which , after a short reluctance , was indulged me . She had no other curiosity on her journey , than after all pos- sible means of expense ; and was every moment taking occasion to mention ...
... solicited the happiness of accompanying her , which , after a short reluctance , was indulged me . She had no other curiosity on her journey , than after all pos- sible means of expense ; and was every moment taking occasion to mention ...
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... solicited , those who were universally allowed to be richer than himself . By his instructions I learned in a few weeks to handle a yard with great dexterity , to wind tape neatly upon the ends of my fingers , and to make up parcels ...
... solicited , those who were universally allowed to be richer than himself . By his instructions I learned in a few weeks to handle a yard with great dexterity , to wind tape neatly upon the ends of my fingers , and to make up parcels ...
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... solicited by the obse- quiousness of gallantry , the gaiety of wit , and the timidity of love . If , therefore , I am yet a stranger to nuptial happiness , I suffer only the consequences of my own resolves , and can look back upon the ...
... solicited by the obse- quiousness of gallantry , the gaiety of wit , and the timidity of love . If , therefore , I am yet a stranger to nuptial happiness , I suffer only the consequences of my own resolves , and can look back upon the ...
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