The Comic Album: a Book for Every Table, Volume 1843W.S. Orr, 1843 - English wit and humor, Pictorial |
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... believe an animal gifted with the tempera- ment of a hero , that is frightened at a shuttlecock ; and the difficulty of accustoming our cavalry horses to stand the report of firearms , is a tolerable proof that warlike courage is far ...
... believe an animal gifted with the tempera- ment of a hero , that is frightened at a shuttlecock ; and the difficulty of accustoming our cavalry horses to stand the report of firearms , is a tolerable proof that warlike courage is far ...
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... believe , but for the relief we experienced from the fresh air which resuscitated us in our drawing out , we should have fainted on the spot . Anon we were raised to one of the most beautiful eyes that ever gazed through glass : for ...
... believe , but for the relief we experienced from the fresh air which resuscitated us in our drawing out , we should have fainted on the spot . Anon we were raised to one of the most beautiful eyes that ever gazed through glass : for ...
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... believe they had received notice to quit their present pre- mises , and were looking down for some eligible spot on which to deposit themselves . The hands are firmly drawn across the third button of the tunic , and a vain effort is ...
... believe they had received notice to quit their present pre- mises , and were looking down for some eligible spot on which to deposit themselves . The hands are firmly drawn across the third button of the tunic , and a vain effort is ...
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... believe I've the pleasure of addressing Mr. Gobble . " " That's my name , sir - what's your business ? " I beg pardon , sir , but they told me I was sure always to find you at home about this time . < ' Tis very hard one cannot dwell In ...
... believe I've the pleasure of addressing Mr. Gobble . " " That's my name , sir - what's your business ? " I beg pardon , sir , but they told me I was sure always to find you at home about this time . < ' Tis very hard one cannot dwell In ...
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... believe that , had he the chance , he would put Macready to bed in rather unpleasant sheets . She is generally of a certain age , which you would never guess at night ; awful to the call - boy and condes- cending to the ballet ; the ...
... believe that , had he the chance , he would put Macready to bed in rather unpleasant sheets . She is generally of a certain age , which you would never guess at night ; awful to the call - boy and condes- cending to the ballet ; the ...
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