The Book of Gems: Pomfret to BloomfieldSamuel Carter Hall Saunders and Otley, 1837 |
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... better state prepare . " Although he was actually married , at the time he made application for a more valu- able appointment , his enemies were successful in marring his hopes ; disappointment preying upon a naturally sensitive mind ...
... better state prepare . " Although he was actually married , at the time he made application for a more valu- able appointment , his enemies were successful in marring his hopes ; disappointment preying upon a naturally sensitive mind ...
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... Better , if on a rising ground it stood ; On this side fields , on that a neighbouring wood . It should within no other things contain , But what are useful , necessary , plain : Methinks ' tis nauseous , and I'd ne'er endure The ...
... Better , if on a rising ground it stood ; On this side fields , on that a neighbouring wood . It should within no other things contain , But what are useful , necessary , plain : Methinks ' tis nauseous , and I'd ne'er endure The ...
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... better state prepare . Then I'd not be with any trouble vex'd , Nor have the evening of my days perplex'd ; But by a silent and a peaceful death , Without a sigh , resign my aged breath . And , when committed to the dust , I'd have Few ...
... better state prepare . Then I'd not be with any trouble vex'd , Nor have the evening of my days perplex'd ; But by a silent and a peaceful death , Without a sigh , resign my aged breath . And , when committed to the dust , I'd have Few ...
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... better living in England . Temple died , and Swift was left , in 1699 , after many years of galling expectation , with the worthless legacy of a king's promise . The disappointments which now crowded upon him would form a long and ...
... better living in England . Temple died , and Swift was left , in 1699 , after many years of galling expectation , with the worthless legacy of a king's promise . The disappointments which now crowded upon him would form a long and ...
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... better learn'd to act their parts , Receive the news in doleful dumps : " The Dean is dead : ( Pray what is trumps ? ) Then , Lord have mercy on his soul ! ( Ladies , I'll venture for the vole . ) Six deans , they say , must bear the ...
... better learn'd to act their parts , Receive the news in doleful dumps : " The Dean is dead : ( Pray what is trumps ? ) Then , Lord have mercy on his soul ! ( Ladies , I'll venture for the vole . ) Six deans , they say , must bear the ...
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