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... equal magnitude , if you decide upon the total absence of qualities worthy of your esteem , upon no other grounds than perceiving awkward and rough manners , with an unpleasing expression of countenance . ON THE CHOICE OF FRIENDS ...
... equal magnitude , if you decide upon the total absence of qualities worthy of your esteem , upon no other grounds than perceiving awkward and rough manners , with an unpleasing expression of countenance . ON THE CHOICE OF FRIENDS ...
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... equal in- tercourse of mind cannot subsist between them ; the one would be perpetually disappointed by the deficiency in the apprehension of the other , who , on his part , would be unable to appreciate his value , or to enter into his ...
... equal in- tercourse of mind cannot subsist between them ; the one would be perpetually disappointed by the deficiency in the apprehension of the other , who , on his part , would be unable to appreciate his value , or to enter into his ...
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... equal number of ladies and gentlemen , neither all old , nor yet all young , should be so mingled , that the conversation may be as varied as the party , uniting the sense and experience of age , with the vivacity and originality of ...
... equal number of ladies and gentlemen , neither all old , nor yet all young , should be so mingled , that the conversation may be as varied as the party , uniting the sense and experience of age , with the vivacity and originality of ...
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... equal to , or even exceed , that of the ladies . I need scarcely remind you of the great advantage of being beforehand , in all the necessary prepara- tions for parties of every kind . Early in the day , F the sofas , chairs , and ...
... equal to , or even exceed , that of the ladies . I need scarcely remind you of the great advantage of being beforehand , in all the necessary prepara- tions for parties of every kind . Early in the day , F the sofas , chairs , and ...
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... equal light , while it adds to the elegant appearance of the room . Lustres placed on the mantel - piece , and branches on tripods in the corners of the room , are also extremely or- namental . MRS . L. — I hope you recommend chalk- ing ...
... equal light , while it adds to the elegant appearance of the room . Lustres placed on the mantel - piece , and branches on tripods in the corners of the room , are also extremely or- namental . MRS . L. — I hope you recommend chalk- ing ...
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