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... tion , and to defeat everyone of those purposes for which speech was given to us , to wit , giving or receiving informa- tion or pleasure . For , if you would inform , a positive and dogmatical manner in advancing your sentiments may ...
... tion , and to defeat everyone of those purposes for which speech was given to us , to wit , giving or receiving informa- tion or pleasure . For , if you would inform , a positive and dogmatical manner in advancing your sentiments may ...
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... tion . Ralph read plays to her in the evenings , they grew intimate , she took another lodging , and he followed her . They liv'd together some time ; but , he being still out of business , and her income not sufficient to maintain them ...
... tion . Ralph read plays to her in the evenings , they grew intimate , she took another lodging , and he followed her . They liv'd together some time ; but , he being still out of business , and her income not sufficient to maintain them ...
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... tion of the day ; prosecute the present study , and breakfast . Work . ΙΟ II 12 NOON . I Read , or overlook my ac- counts , and dine . 2 Work . 4 Put things in their places . Supper . Music or diversion , or conversation . Examination ...
... tion of the day ; prosecute the present study , and breakfast . Work . ΙΟ II 12 NOON . I Read , or overlook my ac- counts , and dine . 2 Work . 4 Put things in their places . Supper . Music or diversion , or conversation . Examination ...
Contents
DOGOOD PAPERS | 184 |
PREFACE TO POOR RICHARDS ALMANACK 1733 | 198 |
PREFACE TO POOR RICHARDS ALMANACK 1758 | 205 |
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