Lives of the English PoetsCaasel et Cie, 1892 |
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... her regard . But neither his letters , nor the interposition of those friends which his merit or his distress procured kim , made any impression on her mind c - 131 SAVAGE . 65 she could not easily find accomplices wicked enough to ...
... her regard . But neither his letters , nor the interposition of those friends which his merit or his distress procured kim , made any impression on her mind c - 131 SAVAGE . 65 she could not easily find accomplices wicked enough to ...
Page 66
Samuel Johnson. distress procured kim , made any impression on her mind . She still resolved to neglect , though she could no longer disown him . It was to no purpose that he frequently solicited her to admit him to see her ; she avoided ...
Samuel Johnson. distress procured kim , made any impression on her mind . She still resolved to neglect , though she could no longer disown him . It was to no purpose that he frequently solicited her to admit him to see her ; she avoided ...
Page 72
... distress ? The kindness of his friends not affording him any constant supply , and the prospect of improving his for- tune by enlarging his acquaintance necessarily leading him to places of expense , he found it necessary to endea- vour ...
... distress ? The kindness of his friends not affording him any constant supply , and the prospect of improving his for- tune by enlarging his acquaintance necessarily leading him to places of expense , he found it necessary to endea- vour ...
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... distress , without any other solicitation , were directed to be left at Button's Coffee- house ; and Mr. Savage going thither a few days after- wards , without expectation of any effect from his proposal , found , to his surprise ...
... distress , without any other solicitation , were directed to be left at Button's Coffee- house ; and Mr. Savage going thither a few days after- wards , without expectation of any effect from his proposal , found , to his surprise ...
Page 84
... distress , and , with a degree of confidence not easily attainable , desired him to relieve her . He , instead of insulting her misery , and taking pleasure in the calamities of one who had brought his life into danger , reproved her ...
... distress , and , with a degree of confidence not easily attainable , desired him to relieve her . He , instead of insulting her misery , and taking pleasure in the calamities of one who had brought his life into danger , reproved her ...
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