Corrected ProofsRussell, Shattuck & Company, 1836 - 261 pages |
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Page 45
... beautiful hand was exhibited in a thousand ways , ― Miss B's beautiful new reticule was continually in re- quisition , Miss C's cambric kerchief scattered the odors of otto of rose incessantly , -Miss D's - but we have got far enough in ...
... beautiful hand was exhibited in a thousand ways , ― Miss B's beautiful new reticule was continually in re- quisition , Miss C's cambric kerchief scattered the odors of otto of rose incessantly , -Miss D's - but we have got far enough in ...
Page 48
... beautiful writer , " said Mr Editor Hugg ; " you have undoubtedly noticed his articles in the Universal Advertiser , over the initials D. A. " 66 93 " Oh yes , " cried all in chorus ; an elegant writer ! " A writer of the first chop ...
... beautiful writer , " said Mr Editor Hugg ; " you have undoubtedly noticed his articles in the Universal Advertiser , over the initials D. A. " 66 93 " Oh yes , " cried all in chorus ; an elegant writer ! " A writer of the first chop ...
Page 49
... beautiful hand . " He picks up a handkerchief or a bag so politely ! " said she of the elegant reticule . " And he uses such splendid cologne ! " said Miss of the scented kerchief . " And reads with such an accent and emphasis ! " said ...
... beautiful hand . " He picks up a handkerchief or a bag so politely ! " said she of the elegant reticule . " And he uses such splendid cologne ! " said Miss of the scented kerchief . " And reads with such an accent and emphasis ! " said ...
Page 52
... beautiful animate paradox- for while the chin seems . of no weight at all , the finger is bent back under it . The loose sleeve of a morning dress falling back to the elbow , half reveals the prettiest arm in the world . The right hand ...
... beautiful animate paradox- for while the chin seems . of no weight at all , the finger is bent back under it . The loose sleeve of a morning dress falling back to the elbow , half reveals the prettiest arm in the world . The right hand ...
Page 53
... it is quite enough to think of him , when , as is the case daily , he presents his beautiful face , all radiant with smiles and simpers - a ' shining morning face ' on all occasions , morning , noon and 5 * A PET IN A PET . 53.
... it is quite enough to think of him , when , as is the case daily , he presents his beautiful face , all radiant with smiles and simpers - a ' shining morning face ' on all occasions , morning , noon and 5 * A PET IN A PET . 53.
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