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... dear wife , be of good comfort , for I am quiet in my conscience . God shall stir up a father for my children . ' ... Then said his wife , God be with thee , dear Rowland . I will with God's grace meet thee at 2 Hopshackles ) hobbles 6 ...
... dear wife , be of good comfort , for I am quiet in my conscience . God shall stir up a father for my children . ' ... Then said his wife , God be with thee , dear Rowland . I will with God's grace meet thee at 2 Hopshackles ) hobbles 6 ...
Page 459
... dear Skeggs , continued our Peeress , there is nothing of this in the copy of verses that Dr. Burdock made upon the occasion . ' Fudge ! < 6 6 I am surprised at that , ' cried Miss Skeggs ; for he seldom leaves any thing out , as he ...
... dear Skeggs , continued our Peeress , there is nothing of this in the copy of verses that Dr. Burdock made upon the occasion . ' Fudge ! < 6 6 I am surprised at that , ' cried Miss Skeggs ; for he seldom leaves any thing out , as he ...
Page 555
... dear Mrs. Elton , so obliged to you for the carriage ! —excellent time . - Jane and I quite ready . Did not keep the horses a moment . Most comfortable carriage . - Oh ! and I am sure our thanks are due to you , Mrs. Weston , on that ...
... dear Mrs. Elton , so obliged to you for the carriage ! —excellent time . - Jane and I quite ready . Did not keep the horses a moment . Most comfortable carriage . - Oh ! and I am sure our thanks are due to you , Mrs. Weston , on that ...
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