The Englishman: A Novel : in Six VolumesPrinted at the Minerva-Press, for A.K. Newman and Company, Leadenhall-Street, 1812 |
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... Observe this attentive group , who are translating your sentiments to their individual situa- tions . Fanny is , in idea , confiding her long- concealed feelings to your lenient judg- ment ; whilst my little Louisa seems already in the ...
... Observe this attentive group , who are translating your sentiments to their individual situa- tions . Fanny is , in idea , confiding her long- concealed feelings to your lenient judg- ment ; whilst my little Louisa seems already in the ...
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... observe how we are alarming poor Grace , who seems actually ready to recant her vows , and resolve on a life of celibacy . " Grace smiled through a blush , and re- futed the charge . " I must make some dis- coveries from my own ...
... observe how we are alarming poor Grace , who seems actually ready to recant her vows , and resolve on a life of celibacy . " Grace smiled through a blush , and re- futed the charge . " I must make some dis- coveries from my own ...
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... observations of the father and son , in their ride home , turned chiefly on the characters of the Miss Beverlys . Sir Orms- by depicted the gentleness of Louisa as truly interesting . Sidney believed her ami- able ; but he preferred the ...
... observations of the father and son , in their ride home , turned chiefly on the characters of the Miss Beverlys . Sir Orms- by depicted the gentleness of Louisa as truly interesting . Sidney believed her ami- able ; but he preferred the ...
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... observed to acquire a childishness and timidity , which would not have been inapplicable to fif ` teen . Wentworth was one of Mr. Marnley's vi- sitors . In London , if a man gives good dinners , there can be no possible doubt of their ...
... observed to acquire a childishness and timidity , which would not have been inapplicable to fif ` teen . Wentworth was one of Mr. Marnley's vi- sitors . In London , if a man gives good dinners , there can be no possible doubt of their ...
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... Observe how fashion , and a taste for sen- timental writing , will lead a woman to fi- nesse , ” , " said Mr. Marnley . " Do these facts lead you to think of marriage , Wentworth ? " " They have not , as yet , tempted me to contemplate ...
... Observe how fashion , and a taste for sen- timental writing , will lead a woman to fi- nesse , ” , " said Mr. Marnley . " Do these facts lead you to think of marriage , Wentworth ? " " They have not , as yet , tempted me to contemplate ...
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