The man without a profession1844 |
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... able rivalship in the person of Brobdignag , with whom Frank took the present occasion to make his playfellow acquainted ; expatiating largely on his many excellent qualities , and assuring her that he was the most terrible cat ...
... able rivalship in the person of Brobdignag , with whom Frank took the present occasion to make his playfellow acquainted ; expatiating largely on his many excellent qualities , and assuring her that he was the most terrible cat ...
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... able to sleep without his dog ; and after a brief and indistinct grumbling , he fell into a profound slumber , and dreamed of Clara Lesley , whom he thought he had inveigled into a punt , in order to give her the pleasure of a water ...
... able to sleep without his dog ; and after a brief and indistinct grumbling , he fell into a profound slumber , and dreamed of Clara Lesley , whom he thought he had inveigled into a punt , in order to give her the pleasure of a water ...
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... able to say that he has been at Eton ; and boys are always thoughtless . They do as others do , and naturally follow the example of those with whom they associate . Besides , you know Mr. Lesley says , although on the whole he is rather ...
... able to say that he has been at Eton ; and boys are always thoughtless . They do as others do , and naturally follow the example of those with whom they associate . Besides , you know Mr. Lesley says , although on the whole he is rather ...
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... up for his loss of fortune by an increase of rank and influ- ence , he was persuaded to stand for one of the boroughs of his county , and was unintention- ally led to expend in that attempt a consider- able WITHOUT A PROFESSION . 55.
... up for his loss of fortune by an increase of rank and influ- ence , he was persuaded to stand for one of the boroughs of his county , and was unintention- ally led to expend in that attempt a consider- able WITHOUT A PROFESSION . 55.
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Charles Rowcroft. ally led to expend in that attempt a consider- able sum of ready money . He lost his election , as his agent , Mr Tip- pem , insisted , " from want of boldness and decision , " in not purchasing at any price the ...
Charles Rowcroft. ally led to expend in that attempt a consider- able sum of ready money . He lost his election , as his agent , Mr Tip- pem , insisted , " from want of boldness and decision , " in not purchasing at any price the ...
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