The Eton miscellany, by Bartholomew Bouverie1827 |
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... better furthering and advancing the purpose which I have set forth , I have taken to myself certain coadjutors from among those around me ; in selecting whom , it has been my sincere wish , and my earnest endeavour , to make application ...
... better furthering and advancing the purpose which I have set forth , I have taken to myself certain coadjutors from among those around me ; in selecting whom , it has been my sincere wish , and my earnest endeavour , to make application ...
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... better than a rope of sand , had it not been for that soft , musical , and inimitably flexible language , which threw a spell over the most insig- nificant places , and illuminated the poorest charac- ters ? Again , when Alexander and ...
... better than a rope of sand , had it not been for that soft , musical , and inimitably flexible language , which threw a spell over the most insig- nificant places , and illuminated the poorest charac- ters ? Again , when Alexander and ...
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... better ) as the best Christian in England : but , Sir , when I tell you my name , my abominable baptismal appellation , you will see what it is that grieves me , and will , I am sure , sympathize with my affliction . I am , Mr. Bouverie ...
... better ) as the best Christian in England : but , Sir , when I tell you my name , my abominable baptismal appellation , you will see what it is that grieves me , and will , I am sure , sympathize with my affliction . I am , Mr. Bouverie ...
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... better to - morrow : I'll see you again , And send you twelve draughts that will last you till then . " The Doctor departed , and presently came Six draughts black as coal , and six draughts red as flame . A label to each , with " The ...
... better to - morrow : I'll see you again , And send you twelve draughts that will last you till then . " The Doctor departed , and presently came Six draughts black as coal , and six draughts red as flame . A label to each , with " The ...
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... better than " nothing . " As I have " nothing " more to communicate at present , if you will favour me with the insertion of these few remarks in your valuable publication , you will much oblige Your sincere and faithful Friend ...
... better than " nothing . " As I have " nothing " more to communicate at present , if you will favour me with the insertion of these few remarks in your valuable publication , you will much oblige Your sincere and faithful Friend ...
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