The history of sir Charles Grandison, 2. köideSuttaby, Evance, & Fox & Crosby, 1812 |
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... taken with her . Mr. Grandison entered . Upon my honour , Sir Charles , I can stay no longer , ' said he : to know that the finest woman in England is under the same roof with me ; yet , to be so long detained from paying my respects to ...
... taken with her . Mr. Grandison entered . Upon my honour , Sir Charles , I can stay no longer , ' said he : to know that the finest woman in England is under the same roof with me ; yet , to be so long detained from paying my respects to ...
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... taken too much delight in your vivacity , either to wish or expect you to rein it in . ' : " You acted by me like an indolent parent , Lady L. who miscals herself indulgent . You gave me my head for your own pleasure ; and when I had ...
... taken too much delight in your vivacity , either to wish or expect you to rein it in . ' : " You acted by me like an indolent parent , Lady L. who miscals herself indulgent . You gave me my head for your own pleasure ; and when I had ...
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... taken aside by Mr. Reeves ; some whispering talk having passed between them ] to favour us with some of Handel's music : Mrs. Reeves says , she has heard you sing several songs out of the Pastoral , and out of some of his finest ...
... taken aside by Mr. Reeves ; some whispering talk having passed between them ] to favour us with some of Handel's music : Mrs. Reeves says , she has heard you sing several songs out of the Pastoral , and out of some of his finest ...
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... taken out of its place ; and I fear- " Fear nothing , Miss Byron , ' said Sir Charles , ' your obligingness , as well as your observation , en- title you to all allowances . ' I then turned to that fine air- ' Softly sweet , in Lydian ...
... taken out of its place ; and I fear- " Fear nothing , Miss Byron , ' said Sir Charles , ' your obligingness , as well as your observation , en- title you to all allowances . ' I then turned to that fine air- ' Softly sweet , in Lydian ...
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... taken of me , had been my wife before the day was over , sir ! And yet to refuse me the satisfaction of a gentleman , sir ! - But I hope you are now come- ' SIR CH . To breakfast with you , Sir 38 SIR CHARLES GRANDISON .
... taken of me , had been my wife before the day was over , sir ! And yet to refuse me the satisfaction of a gentleman , sir ! - But I hope you are now come- ' SIR CH . To breakfast with you , Sir 38 SIR CHARLES GRANDISON .
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