Enquire Within Upon EverythingHoulston and Wright, 1865 - 371 pages |
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... equal to Thames salmon . 6. HERRINGS should be eaten when very fresh ; and , like mackarel , will not remain good many hours after they are caught . But they are very excellent , especially for breakfast relishes , either salted , split ...
... equal to Thames salmon . 6. HERRINGS should be eaten when very fresh ; and , like mackarel , will not remain good many hours after they are caught . But they are very excellent , especially for breakfast relishes , either salted , split ...
Page 12
... equal demand for steaks , the whole of it may be purchased as a joint , and at the price of other prime parts . It may be turned to good account in producing many excellent dishes . If salted , it is simply boiled ; if used unsalted ...
... equal demand for steaks , the whole of it may be purchased as a joint , and at the price of other prime parts . It may be turned to good account in producing many excellent dishes . If salted , it is simply boiled ; if used unsalted ...
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... equal to the combat of marketing to the utmost advantage . If you think a tradesman has imposed upon you , never use a second word , if the first will not do , nor drop the least hint of an impo- sition ; the only method to induce him ...
... equal to the combat of marketing to the utmost advantage . If you think a tradesman has imposed upon you , never use a second word , if the first will not do , nor drop the least hint of an impo- sition ; the only method to induce him ...
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... equal to the combat of marketing to the utmost advantage . If you think a tradesman has imposed upon you , never use a second word , if the first will not do , nor drop the least hint of an impo- sition ; the only method to induce him ...
... equal to the combat of marketing to the utmost advantage . If you think a tradesman has imposed upon you , never use a second word , if the first will not do , nor drop the least hint of an impo- sition ; the only method to induce him ...
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... equal numbers in different suits , begin with the strongest , because it is the least liable to injure your partner . iii . Sequences are always eligible leads , as supporting your partner with- out injuring your own hand . iv . Lead ...
... equal numbers in different suits , begin with the strongest , because it is the least liable to injure your partner . iii . Sequences are always eligible leads , as supporting your partner with- out injuring your own hand . iv . Lead ...
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Page 243 - This man is freed from servile bands Of hope to rise or fear to fall: Lord of himself, though not of lands, And, having nothing, yet hath all.
Page 243 - How happy is he born and taught That serveth not another's will; Whose armour is his honest thought And simple truth his utmost skill! Whose passions not his masters are, Whose soul is still prepared for death, Not tied unto the world by care Of public fame, or private breath...
Page 321 - A fat kitchen makes a lean will; and Many estates are spent in the getting, Since women for tea forsook spinning and knitting, And men for punch forsook hewing and splitting. If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as of getting. The Indies have not made Spain rich, because her outgoes are greater than her incomes.
Page 321 - He means, that perhaps the cheapness is apparent only, and not real; or the bargain, by straitening thee in thy business, may do thee more harm than good. For in another place he says, Many have been ruined by buying good pennyworths.
Page 66 - Twas allotted to man with his earliest breath, Attends him at birth, and awaits him in death. Presides o'er his happiness, honour, and health, Is the prop of his house, and the end of his wealth.
Page 321 - Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship"; and again, "Who dainties love, shall beggars prove"; and moreover, "Fools make feasts, and wise men eat them.
Page 321 - If you would be wealthy, says he in another Almanack, think of Saving as well as of Getting: The Indies have not made Spain rich, because her Outgoes are greater than her Incomes.
Page 321 - What maintains one vice would bring up two children. You may think, perhaps, that a little tea or a little punch now and then, diet a little more costly, clothes a little finer, and a little entertainment now and then, can be no great matter: but remember what Poor Richard says, Many a little makes a mickle; and farther, Beware of little expenses; A small leak will sink a great ship; and again, Who dainties love shall beggars prove; and moreover, Fools make feasts and wise men eat them.
Page 178 - The friction must be continued under the blanket or over the dry clothing. Promote the warmth of the body by the application of hot flannels, bottles, or bladders of hot water, heated bricks, &c., to the pit of the stomach, the arm-pits, between the thighs, and to the soles of the feet.
Page 238 - All ceremonies are in themselves very silly things; but yet, a man of the world should know them. They are the outworks of manners and decency, which would be too often broken in upon, if it were not for that defence, which keeps the enemy at a proper distance.