 Pray do not trouble yourself on the subject," answered Lady Sophia, "I have no intention of wedding a Nimrod, I assure you, for I am of opinion that it is better to lead apes in a place not to be named to ears polite, than to be tied to a fool on earth.  The victims of society - Page 201by Marguerite Gardiner (countess of Blessington.) - 1837Full view - About this book
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