British Theatre, Volume 24J. Bell, 1792 - English drama |
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... thought of making her unhappy , by a connection with one so unworthy her merits as I am . No , Jarvis , it shall be my study to serve her , even in spite of my wishes ; and to secure her happiness , tho ' it destroys my own . Jar . Was ...
... thought of making her unhappy , by a connection with one so unworthy her merits as I am . No , Jarvis , it shall be my study to serve her , even in spite of my wishes ; and to secure her happiness , tho ' it destroys my own . Jar . Was ...
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... one side or t'other . Hon . I thought otherwise . Croak . Ah , Mr. Honeywood , a little of your fine serious advice to the young lady might go far : I C know she has a very exalted opinion of your under- Aal . 17 THE GOOD NATURED MAN .
... one side or t'other . Hon . I thought otherwise . Croak . Ah , Mr. Honeywood , a little of your fine serious advice to the young lady might go far : I C know she has a very exalted opinion of your under- Aal . 17 THE GOOD NATURED MAN .
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... thought so innocent a face could cover so much cuteness ! Miss Rich . Why , girl , I only oppose my prudence to their cunning , and practise a lesson they have taught me against themselves . Garnet . Then you're likely not long to want ...
... thought so innocent a face could cover so much cuteness ! Miss Rich . Why , girl , I only oppose my prudence to their cunning , and practise a lesson they have taught me against themselves . Garnet . Then you're likely not long to want ...
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... thought too forward in making such a confession ; sha'n't I , Mr. Leontine ? Leont . Confusion ! my reserve will undo me . But , if modesty attracts her , impudence may disgust her . Dij Aa 11 . 31 THE GOOD NATURED MAN . Croak. My mind ...
... thought too forward in making such a confession ; sha'n't I , Mr. Leontine ? Leont . Confusion ! my reserve will undo me . But , if modesty attracts her , impudence may disgust her . Dij Aa 11 . 31 THE GOOD NATURED MAN . Croak. My mind ...
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... thought as you speak , sir- Leont . Doubt my sincerity , madam ? By your dear self I swear . Ask the brave if they desire glory ; ask cowards if they covet safety Croak . Well , well , no more questions about it . Leont . Ask the sick ...
... thought as you speak , sir- Leont . Doubt my sincerity , madam ? By your dear self I swear . Ask the brave if they desire glory ; ask cowards if they covet safety Croak . Well , well , no more questions about it . Leont . Ask the sick ...
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Page 39 - Cole. Oh, it was a wonderful work. There had I been tossing in a sea of sin, without rudder or compass. And had not the good gentleman piloted me into the harbour of grace, I must have struck against the rocks of reprobation, and have been quite swallowed up in the whirlpool of despair. He was the precious instrument of my spiritual sprinkling...
Page 5 - Distress'd alike, the statesman and the wit, When one a borough courts, and one the pit. The busy candidates for power and fame, Have hopes, and fears, and wishes, just th« same ; Disabled both to combat, or to fly, Must hear all taunts, and hear without reply.
Page 43 - Nebuchadnezzar Zebulon, in the Old Jewry, but it happened to be Saturday ; and they never touch on the Sabbath, you know. Sir Geo. Why, what the the devil can I do ? Tram.