An Apology for the Life of George Anne Bellamy: Late of Covent-Garden Theatre. Written by Herself. To which is Annexed, Her Original Letter to John Calcraft, Esq. Advertised to be Published in October 1767, But which was Then Violently Suppressed. The Second Edition. In Five Volumes. ...author, and sold, 1785 - Actresses |
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... usual to vifit my friend the follow- ing evening . I did not , however , ring at " the gate of the hotel , till I saw the Comte " go in , who I gueffed would be there about " the fame time . 66 " Having gained admittance foon after ...
... usual to vifit my friend the follow- ing evening . I did not , however , ring at " the gate of the hotel , till I saw the Comte " go in , who I gueffed would be there about " the fame time . 66 " Having gained admittance foon after ...
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... behind the fcenes , upon my opening the green - room door , fuch a fcene prefented itfelf as I had never been witnefs to before . As it was usual for many perfons of the first 4 rank 1 rank to meet . in the green - room 50 THE LIFE OF.
... behind the fcenes , upon my opening the green - room door , fuch a fcene prefented itfelf as I had never been witnefs to before . As it was usual for many perfons of the first 4 rank 1 rank to meet . in the green - room 50 THE LIFE OF.
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... usual . Mr. Metham's love of play grew more vio- lent every day ; and my being fo much at the theatre , gave him the more frequent oppor tunities to indulge this propenfity , as it pre- vented him from ftaying at home . At the ...
... usual . Mr. Metham's love of play grew more vio- lent every day ; and my being fo much at the theatre , gave him the more frequent oppor tunities to indulge this propenfity , as it pre- vented him from ftaying at home . At the ...
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... usual custom , in order to fhew me every respect in his power , the evening of my arrival , he declared he would fit up if he never did on another . It was in vain that I united my intreaties with thofe of his Lady and the company ...
... usual custom , in order to fhew me every respect in his power , the evening of my arrival , he declared he would fit up if he never did on another . It was in vain that I united my intreaties with thofe of his Lady and the company ...
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