Proverbial Folk-loreFolcroft Library Editions, 1976 - 173 pagine |
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Pagina 51
... less than two traditions . O Grantham , Grantham ! these wonders are thine , A lofty steeple , and a living sign ! A swarm of bees was once the sign of an inn at the entrance . The other is a reputation hardly as complimentary ...
... less than two traditions . O Grantham , Grantham ! these wonders are thine , A lofty steeple , and a living sign ! A swarm of bees was once the sign of an inn at the entrance . The other is a reputation hardly as complimentary ...
Pagina 87
... less , say the sagacious Italians : who , in this last , have hit on a new danger that has master is abroad . ' Some incontinence of the pen . once they dash off a letter , post it themselves , for fear- ing of being dissuaded , and ...
... less , say the sagacious Italians : who , in this last , have hit on a new danger that has master is abroad . ' Some incontinence of the pen . once they dash off a letter , post it themselves , for fear- ing of being dissuaded , and ...
Pagina 134
... less grand that regret of Adrian Perdidi diem ! I have passed a day without doing good ! Well begun Is half done . But It's the master's eye make the horse fat . If you wish a thing done , go yourself ; if not , send ! And do it at once ...
... less grand that regret of Adrian Perdidi diem ! I have passed a day without doing good ! Well begun Is half done . But It's the master's eye make the horse fat . If you wish a thing done , go yourself ; if not , send ! And do it at once ...
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