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Page 197
... thought that a fit was coming upon her , and so placed herself in a chair just before her knees , to keep her from falling to the ground , if her fits should occasion it ( for the elbow - chair , she thought , would keep her from ...
... thought that a fit was coming upon her , and so placed herself in a chair just before her knees , to keep her from falling to the ground , if her fits should occasion it ( for the elbow - chair , she thought , would keep her from ...
Page 237
... thought better of him had he seen farther , and subjected his pride to affection for such a master . But Johnson's true practical delicacy in the matter is beautiful . Be assured that he thought nothing of " condescension " in it , or ...
... thought better of him had he seen farther , and subjected his pride to affection for such a master . But Johnson's true practical delicacy in the matter is beautiful . Be assured that he thought nothing of " condescension " in it , or ...
Page 519
... thought foreigners might be as intelligent as the British , he really thought they might be equally trustworthy . An English- man by birth , breeding , education , he had a truly inter- national mind . O AMERICAN AND BRITON N the mutual ...
... thought foreigners might be as intelligent as the British , he really thought they might be equally trustworthy . An English- man by birth , breeding , education , he had a truly inter- national mind . O AMERICAN AND BRITON N the mutual ...
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