The MechanicBurnett & King, 1842 - 219 pages |
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... ironically , " that you have been educated in one of the most genteel shoe - stores in all Boston ; and I ought , perhaps , to bow , at once , to such high author- ity ; but I'm an odd fellow , and must THE MECHANIC . 21.
... ironically , " that you have been educated in one of the most genteel shoe - stores in all Boston ; and I ought , perhaps , to bow , at once , to such high author- ity ; but I'm an odd fellow , and must THE MECHANIC . 21.
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... Perhaps you do not know that mechanics are not respected at all in genteel city circles . You have not had the happiness the advantage of living two years in Boston , you know ! Besides , I am almost three years older than you — and ...
... Perhaps you do not know that mechanics are not respected at all in genteel city circles . You have not had the happiness the advantage of living two years in Boston , you know ! Besides , I am almost three years older than you — and ...
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... perhaps , Robert's cigar . Presently in came a buxom Irish girl , who seemed in herself the very personification of good nature ; and she set the table in a manner that showed she at least , in some way , had acquired habits of order ...
... perhaps , Robert's cigar . Presently in came a buxom Irish girl , who seemed in herself the very personification of good nature ; and she set the table in a manner that showed she at least , in some way , had acquired habits of order ...
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... perhaps we can assist each other . " " To this wily proposition Victor gladly assent- ed ; and as Rankin withdrew from the room , he proposed to commence the next evening ; and the innocent , noble - hearted boy knew not that the kiss ...
... perhaps we can assist each other . " " To this wily proposition Victor gladly assent- ed ; and as Rankin withdrew from the room , he proposed to commence the next evening ; and the innocent , noble - hearted boy knew not that the kiss ...
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... perhaps much self - sacrifice ; but I have fixed my mark high ; and I am determined that nothing shall divert me from it . - Since I have come to this great city , where the distinctions of rank are so much more glar- ing than they are ...
... perhaps much self - sacrifice ; but I have fixed my mark high ; and I am determined that nothing shall divert me from it . - Since I have come to this great city , where the distinctions of rank are so much more glar- ing than they are ...
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