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... expect the shout of modern politicians against me . For twenty or thirty years past , it has been the fashion to consider luxury as one of the greatest national advan- tages ; and all the wisdom of antiquity in that particular , as ...
... expect the shout of modern politicians against me . For twenty or thirty years past , it has been the fashion to consider luxury as one of the greatest national advan- tages ; and all the wisdom of antiquity in that particular , as ...
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... expect more indulgence . Croaker . An only father , sir , might expect more obedience ; besides , has not your sister here , that never disobliged me in her life , as good a right as you ? He's a sad dog , Livy , my dear , and would ...
... expect more indulgence . Croaker . An only father , sir , might expect more obedience ; besides , has not your sister here , that never disobliged me in her life , as good a right as you ? He's a sad dog , Livy , my dear , and would ...
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Oliver Goldsmith Austin Dobson. my son has a right to expect ! Do you know Mr. Lofty , sir ? Sir Will . Yes , sir ; and know that you are deceived in him . But step this way , and I'll convince you . [ CROAKER and Sir WILLIAM seem to ...
Oliver Goldsmith Austin Dobson. my son has a right to expect ! Do you know Mr. Lofty , sir ? Sir Will . Yes , sir ; and know that you are deceived in him . But step this way , and I'll convince you . [ CROAKER and Sir WILLIAM seem to ...
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THE DESERTED VILLAGE | 16 |
Part of a Prologue written and spoken by the Poet Laberius | 53 |
On Seeing Mrs perform in the Character of | 59 |
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