The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith, M.B.Hastings, Etheridge, and Bliss, 1809 |
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... proper allurement of those who are rich , and money of those who are poor ; but things here are so contrived , that the rich are invited to marry by that fortune which they do not want , and the poor have no inducement , but that beauty ...
... proper allurement of those who are rich , and money of those who are poor ; but things here are so contrived , that the rich are invited to marry by that fortune which they do not want , and the poor have no inducement , but that beauty ...
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... proper to sit silent , and act the pretty gentle- man during the ensuing conversation . When a man has once secured a circle of admirers , he may be as ridiculous here as he thinks proper ; and it all passes for elevation of sentiment ...
... proper to sit silent , and act the pretty gentle- man during the ensuing conversation . When a man has once secured a circle of admirers , he may be as ridiculous here as he thinks proper ; and it all passes for elevation of sentiment ...
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... proper , and moulding me to his inclinations ! I knew he was only answering his own purposes , even while he attempted to ap- pear solicitous about mine : yet by a voluntary infatua- tion , a sort of passion compounded of vanity and ...
... proper , and moulding me to his inclinations ! I knew he was only answering his own purposes , even while he attempted to ap- pear solicitous about mine : yet by a voluntary infatua- tion , a sort of passion compounded of vanity and ...
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... proper periods to introduce a wire - walker , or a water - fall ; when in- structed in every actor's peculiar talent , and capable of adapting his speeches to the supposed excellence ; when thus instructed , he knows all that can give a ...
... proper periods to introduce a wire - walker , or a water - fall ; when in- structed in every actor's peculiar talent , and capable of adapting his speeches to the supposed excellence ; when thus instructed , he knows all that can give a ...
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... proper use of these will infallibly fill the whole house with applause . But above all , a whining scene must strike most forcibly . I would advise , from my present knowledge of the audience , the two favourite players of the town to ...
... proper use of these will infallibly fill the whole house with applause . But above all , a whining scene must strike most forcibly . I would advise , from my present knowledge of the audience , the two favourite players of the town to ...
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