The Metropolis: A Novel, Volume 2J.J. Stockdale, 1822 |
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... tell the porter that I expected a parcel from " Yes , my the priory , and to keep the man waiting ? " Lady . " " Thomas . " " Yes , my Lady . " " What time did I tell my own woman that I should be in to dress ? " " At six , my Lady ...
... tell the porter that I expected a parcel from " Yes , my the priory , and to keep the man waiting ? " Lady . " " Thomas . " " Yes , my Lady . " " What time did I tell my own woman that I should be in to dress ? " " At six , my Lady ...
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... and flowers for my next divertissement ; -- shall certainly ruin my good man ; -well , what then ? 1 - -go abroad ; all selon l'usage , as we say in high life . " Entre " Entre nous , I'll tell your Ladyship a secret 24 THE METROPOLIS .
... and flowers for my next divertissement ; -- shall certainly ruin my good man ; -well , what then ? 1 - -go abroad ; all selon l'usage , as we say in high life . " Entre " Entre nous , I'll tell your Ladyship a secret 24 THE METROPOLIS .
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A Novel. " Entre nous , I'll tell your Ladyship a secret . My Lord and soi disant master has had an affair of gallantry . " " May be so , " replied my mother smiling ; " but certainly not entre nous . " " Good , good my dear Lady : no ...
A Novel. " Entre nous , I'll tell your Ladyship a secret . My Lord and soi disant master has had an affair of gallantry . " " May be so , " replied my mother smiling ; " but certainly not entre nous . " " Good , good my dear Lady : no ...
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... tell me what signifies a young rake's life ? I must say that I think it impru- dent in the highest degree , in you , ( addressing herself to me ) to have attended his summons . A man's bed- ( a sob ) side , oh ! fie , oh ! fie . I would ...
... tell me what signifies a young rake's life ? I must say that I think it impru- dent in the highest degree , in you , ( addressing herself to me ) to have attended his summons . A man's bed- ( a sob ) side , oh ! fie , oh ! fie . I would ...
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... telling me all the histories of those who were unknown to me at Lady Newfangle's ; but I presume it was too much trouble , for he waved it by saying that , doubtless , I should be at Mrs. ****** ' s mas- querade to - morrow , and that ...
... telling me all the histories of those who were unknown to me at Lady Newfangle's ; but I presume it was too much trouble , for he waved it by saying that , doubtless , I should be at Mrs. ****** ' s mas- querade to - morrow , and that ...
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abroad acquaintance admiration arrived bailiff beauty Begone dull care better called carriage CHAPTER character circle Colonel concluded conduct Corsica Countess court cried daughter devil disguise domino dress ducats Duke elegant Envoy exclaimed fancy fashion female Fidelio Fleet prison followed fortune French gave gentleman Grace habited half hand head heart honorable horses hundred husband Italian greyhound known Lady G Lady Newfangle lady's Ladyship late laugh leave look Lord Lordship manner married mask masquerade mind mother never night noble nom de guerre notoriety pardon party passed peer person PHYSIOGNOMY poor Lady prison quadrille racter replied Roman senator ruined seduction sent servant smile soon supper tell thing thought three Graces tion told took town turn Vauxhall Walmer whilst wife Wildish Wimbledon woman young
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Página 44 - There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, There is a rapture on the lonely shore. There is society where none intrudes, By the deep sea, and music in its roar; I love not man the less, but nature more...
Página 80 - We know the things are neither rich nor rare But wonder how the devil they get there'5 from Gary I have heard of Charles Lamb & Wainright the Painter who has fell into good luck & I am glad of it many very many are destined to illustrate the old adage — 'It is better to be born fortunate then rich...
Página 5 - The earl of Carlisle has lately published an eighteen-penny pamphlet on the state of the Stage, and offers his plan for building a new theatre : it is to be hoped his Lordship will be permitted to bring forward any thing for the Stage, except his own tragedies. $ " Doff that lion's hide, And hang a calf -skin on those recreant limbs.
Página 97 - Rome, not to imbibe the severe patriotism of the Roman senator, not to advance in republicanism, unless his connection with Lady W - r deserve that name ; but to accompany a frail, interesting female,, then the subject of a crim. con. trial, and now bis partner for life.