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... Sophia ; so that we had two romantic names in the family ; but I solemnly protest I had no hand in it . Moses was ... Sophia's features were not so striking at first ; but often did more certain execution ; for they were soft , modest ...
... Sophia , whose looks seemed to upbraid his precipitancy , prevent his going . When gone , we all regarded each other for some minutes with confusion . My wife , who knew herself to be the cause , strove to hide her concern with a forced ...
... Sophia and Moses followed in turn , and even our benefactor Jenkin- son desired to be admitted to that honour . Our satisfaction seemed scarce capable of increase . Sir William , whose greatest pleasure was in doing good , now looked ...
Contents
The description of the family of Wakefield in which page | 9 |
A migration The fortunate circumstances of our lives | 16 |
A proof that even the humblest fortune may grant | 23 |
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The Vicar of Wakefield: A Tale Supposed to be Written by Himself Oliver Goldsmith Limited preview - 1999 |