Memoir of the life of John Bowdler, esq. [by T. Bowdler. Sig. D2, M5,6, V2 are cancels. Sig. E8 has been replaced by 8 leaves, sig. N7 by 2 leaves].1825 |
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Page 11
... wish . For supposing there were neither religion or conscience in the case , ( which I won't mention on this occasion , because I think they ought to be used more in practice , and less in argument ) what worldly benefit can one expect ...
... wish . For supposing there were neither religion or conscience in the case , ( which I won't mention on this occasion , because I think they ought to be used more in practice , and less in argument ) what worldly benefit can one expect ...
Page 16
... wish the destruc- tion of our succession and communion . " The habit of regularity which Mr. Bowdler had acquired in his youth , and his perfect acquaintance with matters of business , made his assistance inva- luable to many persons ...
... wish the destruc- tion of our succession and communion . " The habit of regularity which Mr. Bowdler had acquired in his youth , and his perfect acquaintance with matters of business , made his assistance inva- luable to many persons ...
Page 31
... wish I could meet you there : but we are not to be always happy , else should I be always with you . However , you can send your representative a letter ; and I desire you to do so regularly , frequently , and , above all , speedily ...
... wish I could meet you there : but we are not to be always happy , else should I be always with you . However , you can send your representative a letter ; and I desire you to do so regularly , frequently , and , above all , speedily ...
Page 37
... wish unkind ! The world requires , Thy friends demand examples such as thine . Virtue abash'd , in this degen'rate age , Needs that support which thou so well canst give . Happy in nature's and in fortune's smiles , ' Tis thine to make ...
... wish unkind ! The world requires , Thy friends demand examples such as thine . Virtue abash'd , in this degen'rate age , Needs that support which thou so well canst give . Happy in nature's and in fortune's smiles , ' Tis thine to make ...
Page 38
... wish , says I , the other morning , as I started from my bed ; I wish , says I , rubbing my eyes , I knew where Bowdler was . I would certainly write to him , 38 MEMOIR OF.
... wish , says I , the other morning , as I started from my bed ; I wish , says I , rubbing my eyes , I knew where Bowdler was . I would certainly write to him , 38 MEMOIR OF.
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