James WattDoubleday, Page, 1913 - 241 pages |
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... father , of what estate or condi- “ tion that ever he may be , use his children at his own ' fantasie , especially in their youthhood , but all must be " " " " " " compelled to bring up their children in learning and virtue . " Here we ...
... father , of what estate or condi- “ tion that ever he may be , use his children at his own ' fantasie , especially in their youthhood , but all must be " " " " " " compelled to bring up their children in learning and virtue . " Here we ...
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... father's footsteps , after his father's death , as shipwright , contractor , provider , etc. , be- coming famous for his skill in the making of the most delicate instruments . He built shops at the back of his house , and such were ...
... father's footsteps , after his father's death , as shipwright , contractor , provider , etc. , be- coming famous for his skill in the making of the most delicate instruments . He built shops at the back of his house , and such were ...
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... father , all able and successful men , whose careers were marked by steady progress , growing in usefulness to their fellows ; men of unblemished character , kind and considerate , winning the confidence and affection of their neighbors ...
... father , all able and successful men , whose careers were marked by steady progress , growing in usefulness to their fellows ; men of unblemished character , kind and considerate , winning the confidence and affection of their neighbors ...
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... father courted and finally succeeded in securing for his wife . She is described as a gentlewoman of reserved and quiet deportment , esteemed by her neighbours for graces of person as " well as of mind and heart , and not less ...
... father courted and finally succeeded in securing for his wife . She is described as a gentlewoman of reserved and quiet deportment , esteemed by her neighbours for graces of person as " well as of mind and heart , and not less ...
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... father , " You ought to " send your boy to a public school , and not allow " him to trifle away his time at home . " " Look how " he is occupied before you condemn him , " said the father . He was trying to solve a problem in geometry ...
... father , " You ought to " send your boy to a public school , and not allow " him to trifle away his time at home . " " Look how " he is occupied before you condemn him , " said the father . He was trying to solve a problem in geometry ...
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