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Page 89
... smile upon the face is often but a mask worn occasionally and in company , to prevent , if possible , a suspicion of what at the same time is passing in the heart . We know that there are people , who seldom smile when they are alone ...
... smile upon the face is often but a mask worn occasionally and in company , to prevent , if possible , a suspicion of what at the same time is passing in the heart . We know that there are people , who seldom smile when they are alone ...
Page 92
... smile , to crouch , to please , If smooth dissimulation , skilled to grace A devil's purpose with an angel's face , If smiling peeresses and simpering peers , Encompassing his throne a few short If the gilt carriage and the pampered ...
... smile , to crouch , to please , If smooth dissimulation , skilled to grace A devil's purpose with an angel's face , If smiling peeresses and simpering peers , Encompassing his throne a few short If the gilt carriage and the pampered ...
Page 407
... smile I see , The same that oft in childhood solaced me ; Voice only fails , else how distinct they say , " Grieve not , my child , chase all thy fears away ! The meek intelligence of those dear eyes ( Blest be the art that can ...
... smile I see , The same that oft in childhood solaced me ; Voice only fails , else how distinct they say , " Grieve not , my child , chase all thy fears away ! The meek intelligence of those dear eyes ( Blest be the art that can ...
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