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By this was withered the early friendship between Charles Townshend and
Akenside ; and many similar instances might be adduced . He said , “ It is
commonly a weak man who marries for love . " We then talked of marrying
women of THE ...
By this was withered the early friendship between Charles Townshend and
Akenside ; and many similar instances might be adduced . He said , “ It is
commonly a weak man who marries for love . " We then talked of marrying
women of THE ...
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Numerous instances to refute this will occur to all who are versed in the history of
literature . He gave us one of the many sketches of character which were
treasured in his mind , and which he was wont to produce quite unexpectedly in a
very ...
Numerous instances to refute this will occur to all who are versed in the history of
literature . He gave us one of the many sketches of character which were
treasured in his mind , and which he was wont to produce quite unexpectedly in a
very ...
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You will not find six instances in an age . There is a strange rout made about
deep play ; whereas you have many more people ruined by adventurous trade ,
and yet we do not hear such an outcry against it . ” THRALE . “ There may be few
...
You will not find six instances in an age . There is a strange rout made about
deep play ; whereas you have many more people ruined by adventurous trade ,
and yet we do not hear such an outcry against it . ” THRALE . “ There may be few
...
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... persons , by whom they would lose their money . Accordingly there are
instances of ladies being ruined , by having in - . judiciously sunk their fortunes
for high annuities , which , after a few years , ceased to be paid , in consequence
...
... persons , by whom they would lose their money . Accordingly there are
instances of ladies being ruined , by having in - . judiciously sunk their fortunes
for high annuities , which , after a few years , ceased to be paid , in consequence
...
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Talking of the reviews , Johnson said , “ I think them very impartial : I do not know
an instance of partiality . ” He mentioned what had passed upon the subject of the
Monthly and Critical Reviews , in the conversation with which his majesty had ...
Talking of the reviews , Johnson said , “ I think them very impartial : I do not know
an instance of partiality . ” He mentioned what had passed upon the subject of the
Monthly and Critical Reviews , in the conversation with which his majesty had ...
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