A Collection of the Most Esteemed Farces and Entertainments Performed on the British Stage ...C. Elliot, 1788 |
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... happy in being TH able to announce the Fifth and Sixth Volumes , which have been retarded long- er than was at first expected . THIS Volume contains a greater num- ber of Pieces than any former , although it is hoped they are of equal ...
... happy in being TH able to announce the Fifth and Sixth Volumes , which have been retarded long- er than was at first expected . THIS Volume contains a greater num- ber of Pieces than any former , although it is hoped they are of equal ...
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... happy to hear it : your old acquaint- ances were afraid they fhould lofe you . - Mrs Cir . It is a fign they know but little of me- But come , my good folks , I have prepared a finall colla- tion in the next room , will you ...
... happy to hear it : your old acquaint- ances were afraid they fhould lofe you . - Mrs Cir . It is a fign they know but little of me- But come , my good folks , I have prepared a finall colla- tion in the next room , will you ...
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... happy as when he is hearing a caufe : fuppofe we were to plead one before him ; Mrs Circuit and 1 to be counfel , the Colonel the clerk , and Mrs Simper the cryer . Mrs Cir . The fineft thought in the world ! And , ftay , to conduct the ...
... happy as when he is hearing a caufe : fuppofe we were to plead one before him ; Mrs Circuit and 1 to be counfel , the Colonel the clerk , and Mrs Simper the cryer . Mrs Cir . The fineft thought in the world ! And , ftay , to conduct the ...
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... happy we are going to make her . Mrs Grub . I'll go fetch her - Oh , Betty , bid Mifs Grub come down to her papa - Yes , poor foul , fhe will be overjoyed and furprised ; fo let us , my dear Mr Grub , be gentle , and calmly drop it to ...
... happy we are going to make her . Mrs Grub . I'll go fetch her - Oh , Betty , bid Mifs Grub come down to her papa - Yes , poor foul , fhe will be overjoyed and furprised ; fo let us , my dear Mr Grub , be gentle , and calmly drop it to ...
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... happy - Indulgence was the plan upon which we brought you up . Emily . My dear mama , I should be the moft unduti- ful of daughters , did I not show a conftant and grateful fense of it . Mrs Grub . Ay , very true : Now , child , we were ...
... happy - Indulgence was the plan upon which we brought you up . Emily . My dear mama , I should be the moft unduti- ful of daughters , did I not show a conftant and grateful fense of it . Mrs Grub . Ay , very true : Now , child , we were ...
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