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Page 125
... ment , and he saw his care amply recompensed ; his daughters were celebrated for modesty and elegance , and his sons for learning , prudence , and spirit . In time the eagerness with which the neighbouring gentlemen courted his alliance ...
... ment , and he saw his care amply recompensed ; his daughters were celebrated for modesty and elegance , and his sons for learning , prudence , and spirit . In time the eagerness with which the neighbouring gentlemen courted his alliance ...
Page 129
... ment . The pride of wit fluttered in my heart , and when I prepared to leave the college , nothing en- tered my imagination but honours , caresses , and re- wards , riches without labour , and luxury without expense . " I however ...
... ment . The pride of wit fluttered in my heart , and when I prepared to leave the college , nothing en- tered my imagination but honours , caresses , and re- wards , riches without labour , and luxury without expense . " I however ...
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... ment ; but the artifice of embellishment and the powers of attraction can be gained only by a gene- ral converse . An acquaintance with prevailing customs and fashionable elegance is necessary likewise for other purposes . The 168 . 155 ...
... ment ; but the artifice of embellishment and the powers of attraction can be gained only by a gene- ral converse . An acquaintance with prevailing customs and fashionable elegance is necessary likewise for other purposes . The 168 . 155 ...
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the Meanness of regulating our Conduct by the Opinions of | 3 |
the Meanness of regulating our Conduct by the Opinions of | 185 |
Anningait and Ajut a Greenland History | 186 |
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