London characters; or, Anecdotes, fashions, and customs, of the present century, Том 1 |
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... his constitution than in his mind ; the latter was easily warped , the former seemed invulnerable to all attacks . The They retire to their Country Seat . frame of the 2 LONDON CHARACTERS . Characters of the Duke and Duchess of Pyrmont.
... his constitution than in his mind ; the latter was easily warped , the former seemed invulnerable to all attacks . The They retire to their Country Seat . frame of the 2 LONDON CHARACTERS . Characters of the Duke and Duchess of Pyrmont.
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... seemed sinking under the frequent re- petitions of revelry . Sleep was banish- ed from her nights , and the morning avocations of receiving and returning visits , attending auctions , various exhi- bitions and fashionable lounging shops ...
... seemed sinking under the frequent re- petitions of revelry . Sleep was banish- ed from her nights , and the morning avocations of receiving and returning visits , attending auctions , various exhi- bitions and fashionable lounging shops ...
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... seemed to add mere to her years than to her charms ; although these fas- titious arcs of ebony colour were often accompanied with the black patch to heighten the whiteness of the skin , and turn away the sight from the incipient ...
... seemed to add mere to her years than to her charms ; although these fas- titious arcs of ebony colour were often accompanied with the black patch to heighten the whiteness of the skin , and turn away the sight from the incipient ...
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... By Heaven ! Lady Laura took no more notice of me , nor of what I said , than if I had been a pug dog . The dear sentimentalists seemed wrapped up 6 A finished Sketch . in each other . Lady Laura 22 LONDON CHARACTERS .
... By Heaven ! Lady Laura took no more notice of me , nor of what I said , than if I had been a pug dog . The dear sentimentalists seemed wrapped up 6 A finished Sketch . in each other . Lady Laura 22 LONDON CHARACTERS .
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... seemed to wish to enter , but was abashed at the torrid , flaming counte- nance of the Cerberus who guarded the door . A respectable - looking country squire was just behind her . Papa , " said she , " I wish you would speak to that ...
... seemed to wish to enter , but was abashed at the torrid , flaming counte- nance of the Cerberus who guarded the door . A respectable - looking country squire was just behind her . Papa , " said she , " I wish you would speak to that ...
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