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... men , and citron water for the ladies . After I have treated with a dram , and presented a pinch of my best snuff , I expect all company will retire , and leave me to pursue my studies for the good MORAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL . 19.
... men , and citron water for the ladies . After I have treated with a dram , and presented a pinch of my best snuff , I expect all company will retire , and leave me to pursue my studies for the good MORAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL . 19.
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Benjamin Franklin. and leave me to pursue my studies for the good of the public . Advertisement . I give notice that I am now actually compiling , and design to publish in a short time , the true his- tory of the rise , growth , and ...
Benjamin Franklin. and leave me to pursue my studies for the good of the public . Advertisement . I give notice that I am now actually compiling , and design to publish in a short time , the true his- tory of the rise , growth , and ...
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... leave the latter un- rewarded ; but assure my adversary , that in con- sideration of the merit of those four lines , I am resolved to forbear injuring him on any account in that refined manner . I thank my neighbour P *** W *** 1 for ...
... leave the latter un- rewarded ; but assure my adversary , that in con- sideration of the merit of those four lines , I am resolved to forbear injuring him on any account in that refined manner . I thank my neighbour P *** W *** 1 for ...
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... company with an idle pretender to astrology , contriving schemes to discover what was never hid den , and forgetful how carelessly business is ma- naged at home in their absence ! to leave their MORAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL . 35.
... company with an idle pretender to astrology , contriving schemes to discover what was never hid den , and forgetful how carelessly business is ma- naged at home in their absence ! to leave their MORAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL . 35.
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Benjamin Franklin. naged at home in their absence ! to leave their wives and a warm bed at midnight ( no matter if it rain , hail , snow , or blow a hurricane , provided that be the critical hour ) , and fatigue themselves with the ...
Benjamin Franklin. naged at home in their absence ! to leave their wives and a warm bed at midnight ( no matter if it rain , hail , snow , or blow a hurricane , provided that be the critical hour ) , and fatigue themselves with the ...
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