Letters and Essays in Prose and VerseE. Moxon, 1834 - 268 lappuses |
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... house ; and I foresee but little chance of my sleeping under your roof for many nights to come . I must therefore reply to your questions by the penny post , although what I have to say is not worth a farthing . First , however , let me ...
... house ; and I foresee but little chance of my sleeping under your roof for many nights to come . I must therefore reply to your questions by the penny post , although what I have to say is not worth a farthing . First , however , let me ...
43. lappuse
... House of Commons , and were both delighted and disappointed . This is just what I expected . Judging of the speakers by a preconception of the possibilities of the art , they are found wanting ; but comparing them with each other , the ...
... House of Commons , and were both delighted and disappointed . This is just what I expected . Judging of the speakers by a preconception of the possibilities of the art , they are found wanting ; but comparing them with each other , the ...
44. lappuse
... House ; and be assured that the India - house , a vestry , a committee , and other meetings of business , are far better preparatory schools for parliament than debating societies are . In these latter self - possession and fluency may ...
... House ; and be assured that the India - house , a vestry , a committee , and other meetings of business , are far better preparatory schools for parliament than debating societies are . In these latter self - possession and fluency may ...
66. lappuse
... House of Commons , while it must improve your manner , by substituting the tone of business for that of dissertation , will , alas ! encroach upon your leisure , and perhaps endanger your health . When you come hither to restore the ...
... House of Commons , while it must improve your manner , by substituting the tone of business for that of dissertation , will , alas ! encroach upon your leisure , and perhaps endanger your health . When you come hither to restore the ...
69. lappuse
... house , going as close as you can to STORRS , that you may see both its fronts . At the Ferry , ascend to the Station - house . Stop a day at LowWOOD INN , that you may walk on the bowling - green , and up the Trout - beck Lane till you ...
... house , going as close as you can to STORRS , that you may see both its fronts . At the Ferry , ascend to the Station - house . Stop a day at LowWOOD INN , that you may walk on the bowling - green , and up the Trout - beck Lane till you ...
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