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... knew to be so ne- cessary for the accomplishment of his mind . Having finished his gentle task , and left the packet of answers for the approbation or disapproval of the Count , he went to breathe the refreshing sea breeze in the open ...
... knew to be so ne- cessary for the accomplishment of his mind . Having finished his gentle task , and left the packet of answers for the approbation or disapproval of the Count , he went to breathe the refreshing sea breeze in the open ...
Page 3
... knew not , but certainly she appeared more charm- ing in his eyes than when he first saw her . So bright a vision put sober study to flight : he closed his book , and again ima- gination roved over the scenes of the pre- ceding evening ...
... knew not , but certainly she appeared more charm- ing in his eyes than when he first saw her . So bright a vision put sober study to flight : he closed his book , and again ima- gination roved over the scenes of the pre- ceding evening ...
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... knew nothing of drawing either : " but I am a sincere ad- mirer of that charming art , " he added . " Come then , " said Ellesif , " and have the goodness to prove you are indulgent to 6 Do for those who attempt it , by assisting me 10 ...
... knew nothing of drawing either : " but I am a sincere ad- mirer of that charming art , " he added . " Come then , " said Ellesif , " and have the goodness to prove you are indulgent to 6 Do for those who attempt it , by assisting me 10 ...
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... knew whether the speaker were or were not in his senses ; but the ready laugh of Ellesif assured him the Chevalier was one of those happy people who are at home every where , and are privileged to play whatever fantastic tricks they ...
... knew whether the speaker were or were not in his senses ; but the ready laugh of Ellesif assured him the Chevalier was one of those happy people who are at home every where , and are privileged to play whatever fantastic tricks they ...
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... knew how to embellish social life ; to provide for the amusement of their guests without losing their own freedom ; to be familiar without coarseness ; and discreet , with the air of perfect epanchement de cœur . Discretion , that prime ...
... knew how to embellish social life ; to provide for the amusement of their guests without losing their own freedom ; to be familiar without coarseness ; and discreet , with the air of perfect epanchement de cœur . Discretion , that prime ...
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Page 138 - ON A GIRDLE THAT which her slender waist confined Shall now my joyful temples bind : No monarch but would give his crown His arms might do what this has done. It was my Heaven's extremest sphere, The pale which held that lovely deer : My joy, my grief, my hope, my love Did all within this circle move. A narrow compass ! and yet there Dwelt all that's good, and all that's fair : Give me but what this ribband bound, Take all the rest the Sun goes round.
Page 59 - In courts, at feasts, and high solemnities, Where most may wonder at the workmanship. It is for homely features to keep home; They had their name thence: coarse complexions And cheeks of sorry grain will serve to ply The sampler, and to tease the huswife's wool.