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... perhaps , a few times , have urged a request , with the hope of subduing us : but after giving him two or three practical proofs of its ineffi- cacy , there never was occasion to speak twice . Why will any parents , to save themselves ...
... perhaps , a few times , have urged a request , with the hope of subduing us : but after giving him two or three practical proofs of its ineffi- cacy , there never was occasion to speak twice . Why will any parents , to save themselves ...
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... perhaps , not more pleasure - on these occasions , than he did . His pleasure was great , indeed ; for , besides the natural feelings created by such honorable and public distinctions , he knew how much his success added to the ...
... perhaps , not more pleasure - on these occasions , than he did . His pleasure was great , indeed ; for , besides the natural feelings created by such honorable and public distinctions , he knew how much his success added to the ...
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... , I feel that even his wishes must not have any influence here , and only here . In every other circumstance of life , I feel it my bounden duty to take every step not only with your concurrence , but under your guidance . ... Perhaps 48.
... , I feel that even his wishes must not have any influence here , and only here . In every other circumstance of life , I feel it my bounden duty to take every step not only with your concurrence , but under your guidance . ... Perhaps 48.
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Thomas Durant. your concurrence , but under your guidance . ... Perhaps it may be savoring of vanity in me to say it but I believe that the ministry would be far from a bad speculation . And I decline it , just because I cannot look upon ...
Thomas Durant. your concurrence , but under your guidance . ... Perhaps it may be savoring of vanity in me to say it but I believe that the ministry would be far from a bad speculation . And I decline it , just because I cannot look upon ...
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... perhaps , of distinction in the track of life which his injudicious parents had chosen for him , diverged from his course ; and with a quixotism for which his perfect freedom from forensic engagements may account , suddenly became the ...
... perhaps , of distinction in the track of life which his injudicious parents had chosen for him , diverged from his course ; and with a quixotism for which his perfect freedom from forensic engagements may account , suddenly became the ...
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