Wine, the Vine, and the Cellar |
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... hand one to each person , and call the cooper whose turn it was to show wines . The cooper enquired the names of the import ships , by whom bonded , the date , and the marks and numbers of the casks ; and if he did not know where they ...
... hand one to each person , and call the cooper whose turn it was to show wines . The cooper enquired the names of the import ships , by whom bonded , the date , and the marks and numbers of the casks ; and if he did not know where they ...
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... draw two glasses from the same pipe , and to hand them as if they were from different numbers . I may say that the trick upon them was NOTED JUDGES . 19 invariably successful ; for they were 18 WINE , THE VINE , AND THE CELLAR .
... draw two glasses from the same pipe , and to hand them as if they were from different numbers . I may say that the trick upon them was NOTED JUDGES . 19 invariably successful ; for they were 18 WINE , THE VINE , AND THE CELLAR .
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... hand , he who sells , and makes profit from friends , is conscious of mercenary motives , which , assuredly , is not conducive to dis- interested and independent friendship . I had lately an opportunity of seeing a letter which gives a ...
... hand , he who sells , and makes profit from friends , is conscious of mercenary motives , which , assuredly , is not conducive to dis- interested and independent friendship . I had lately an opportunity of seeing a letter which gives a ...
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... hands of what are called advertisers ; some of whom are highly respectable and rich ; and who , besides buying very cheap kinds to attract customers , ' purchase as good qualities as any other dealers . It is the fashion to speak ...
... hands of what are called advertisers ; some of whom are highly respectable and rich ; and who , besides buying very cheap kinds to attract customers , ' purchase as good qualities as any other dealers . It is the fashion to speak ...
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... hand , if the season be cold and wet the saccharine will be deficient , and the juice must then either be boiled until a part of the water has been got rid of , or it must be enriched or strengthened by the infusion of sugar or sweet ...
... hand , if the season be cold and wet the saccharine will be deficient , and the juice must then either be boiled until a part of the water has been got rid of , or it must be enriched or strengthened by the infusion of sugar or sweet ...
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