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Page 89
... expected from a companion than a laced coat , a pliant bow , and an immoderate friendship for - a well served table . Wit , when neglected by the great , is generally despised by the vulgar . Those who are unacquainted with the world ...
... expected from a companion than a laced coat , a pliant bow , and an immoderate friendship for - a well served table . Wit , when neglected by the great , is generally despised by the vulgar . Those who are unacquainted with the world ...
Page 106
... expected a monstrous bargain for his money when he got in . He steps up , pays his sixpence , the curtain is drawn , when too late he finds that he had the best part of the shew for nothing at the door . A RESVERIE Scarce a day passes ...
... expected a monstrous bargain for his money when he got in . He steps up , pays his sixpence , the curtain is drawn , when too late he finds that he had the best part of the shew for nothing at the door . A RESVERIE Scarce a day passes ...
Page 109
... expected to have no more trouble from this quarter , when , in a few minutes , the same figure changed his appearance , like harlequin upon the stage , and with the same confidence again made his approaches , dressed in lace , and ...
... expected to have no more trouble from this quarter , when , in a few minutes , the same figure changed his appearance , like harlequin upon the stage , and with the same confidence again made his approaches , dressed in lace , and ...
Contents
Introduction | 7 |
A Note on the Texts | 14 |
Description of an Authors Bedchamber | 21 |
Copyright | |
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