The Town: Its Memorable Characters and EventsOxford University Press, 1907 - 527 pages |
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Page 332
... gentleman usher , and Wilks the easy frankness of a gentleman . To beseech gracefully , to approach respectfully , to pity , to mourn , to love , are the places wherein Wilks may be made to shine with the utmost beauty . To rally ...
... gentleman usher , and Wilks the easy frankness of a gentleman . To beseech gracefully , to approach respectfully , to pity , to mourn , to love , are the places wherein Wilks may be made to shine with the utmost beauty . To rally ...
Page 400
... gentleman was handing Miss Ray into the carriage , with a pistol he first destroyed this most unfortunate victim , and , though not at the time , fell a most dreadful sacrifice himself ' .1 ' Miss Ray ' , says the Introduction to Love ...
... gentleman was handing Miss Ray into the carriage , with a pistol he first destroyed this most unfortunate victim , and , though not at the time , fell a most dreadful sacrifice himself ' .1 ' Miss Ray ' , says the Introduction to Love ...
Page 457
... Gentlemen Ushers , having with them a mess of the young Lords , and another for gentlemen . Besides all these , there was never an officer and gentleman , or any other worthy person in his house , but he was allowed some three , some ...
... Gentlemen Ushers , having with them a mess of the young Lords , and another for gentlemen . Besides all these , there was never an officer and gentleman , or any other worthy person in his house , but he was allowed some three , some ...
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