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... thought that the early indications I gave of genius should have entitled me to more consideration : I had already distinguished myself by sundry election- eering squibs ; a song or two of mine had been sung at a public dinner ; a few of ...
... thought that the early indications I gave of genius should have entitled me to more consideration : I had already distinguished myself by sundry election- eering squibs ; a song or two of mine had been sung at a public dinner ; a few of ...
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... the beauties of the performance , I could only perceive its glaring absurdities . I thought that thousands could hardly remunerate me for my dramatic exertions , if trash of .. this description be worth seven hundred and fifty pounds 11.
... the beauties of the performance , I could only perceive its glaring absurdities . I thought that thousands could hardly remunerate me for my dramatic exertions , if trash of .. this description be worth seven hundred and fifty pounds 11.
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... resort to woody , un- frequented places . There , under an oak tree , and within the hearing of a waterfall , I formed the plot , discrimi gated the characters , noted down every felicity of thought and expression , and finally wound up 12.
... resort to woody , un- frequented places . There , under an oak tree , and within the hearing of a waterfall , I formed the plot , discrimi gated the characters , noted down every felicity of thought and expression , and finally wound up 12.
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In Two Volumes Benjamin Frere. felicity of thought and expression , and finally wound up the whole machinery . Yet it is an absolute fact that ... thought and diction , spright- C liness of dialogue , smartness of repartee , with the 13.
In Two Volumes Benjamin Frere. felicity of thought and expression , and finally wound up the whole machinery . Yet it is an absolute fact that ... thought and diction , spright- C liness of dialogue , smartness of repartee , with the 13.
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... thought ; I saw his lips move , yet I heard no sound , and then , without speak- ing one word , made room for me . I took the hint , was in the twinkling of an eye , snugly seated under cover , and on we jolted . After a few minutes I ...
... thought ; I saw his lips move , yet I heard no sound , and then , without speak- ing one word , made room for me . I took the hint , was in the twinkling of an eye , snugly seated under cover , and on we jolted . After a few minutes I ...
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