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... of satisfaction lighted up his withered countenance , which I hoped was
occasioned by the idea I had suggested , but was sadly disappointed to discover
it arose merely from the triumph he seemed to feel at my reproof of his
acquaintance .
... of satisfaction lighted up his withered countenance , which I hoped was
occasioned by the idea I had suggested , but was sadly disappointed to discover
it arose merely from the triumph he seemed to feel at my reproof of his
acquaintance .
Page 59
I readily assured him that would suffice : for I recollected he was Humphrey's
cousin , and that circumstance made ine more desirous to cultivate his
acquaintance . Humphrey too had said that the last fool had him , and this
yielding temper was ...
I readily assured him that would suffice : for I recollected he was Humphrey's
cousin , and that circumstance made ine more desirous to cultivate his
acquaintance . Humphrey too had said that the last fool had him , and this
yielding temper was ...
Page 97
She also formed acquaintance with a few of the congregation , who tent her
books suited to her afflicted condition . Those written by the pious Mr. Newton
were especially useful , and gratified her predilection towards her own church ,
as she ...
She also formed acquaintance with a few of the congregation , who tent her
books suited to her afflicted condition . Those written by the pious Mr. Newton
were especially useful , and gratified her predilection towards her own church ,
as she ...
Page 116
Her inconsiderate young mistress neglected to reprove her for this conduct , till at
length she grew so bold as even to wear some articles of her dress on a visit she
paid to an acquaintance . This liberty was discovered and justly resented .
Her inconsiderate young mistress neglected to reprove her for this conduct , till at
length she grew so bold as even to wear some articles of her dress on a visit she
paid to an acquaintance . This liberty was discovered and justly resented .
Page 132
Well , thought I , if one way wont do , we must try another ; so I wrote up to an
acquaintance I have in London , to send me a great quantity of sessions ' papers ,
and putting them under my arm , I sallied forth , and looked in at the houses .
Well , thought I , if one way wont do , we must try another ; so I wrote up to an
acquaintance I have in London , to send me a great quantity of sessions ' papers ,
and putting them under my arm , I sallied forth , and looked in at the houses .
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| Title | Familiar Scenes, Histories, and Reflections |
| Author | Harriet Corp |
| Publisher | author annd sold, 1814 |
| Original from | the New York Public Library |
| Digitized | 14 Nov 2006 |
| Length | 166 pages |
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