The clubs of London [by C. Marsh].H. Colburn, 1828 |
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... Poor Sheridan remained many years a mem- ber , and was the delight of all . He paid his subscription , it is true : —that is , twenty guineas the first year , and twelve every succeeding one ; -but his account with the house was , alas ...
... Poor Sheridan remained many years a mem- ber , and was the delight of all . He paid his subscription , it is true : —that is , twenty guineas the first year , and twelve every succeeding one ; -but his account with the house was , alas ...
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... " there being no whiteball in the box , he must know , that you have blackballed him as well as the rest , and he is sure to call you out , at all events . " This was a poser for the poor Admiral , who 28 THE CLUBS OF LONDON .
... " there being no whiteball in the box , he must know , that you have blackballed him as well as the rest , and he is sure to call you out , at all events . " This was a poser for the poor Admiral , who 28 THE CLUBS OF LONDON .
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Charles Marsh. This was a poser for the poor Admiral , who sat silent for a few seconds , amidst the half- suppressed titter of the members . At length , joining in the laugh against himself , he ex- claimed , " Upon my soul ! a pleasant ...
Charles Marsh. This was a poser for the poor Admiral , who sat silent for a few seconds , amidst the half- suppressed titter of the members . At length , joining in the laugh against himself , he ex- claimed , " Upon my soul ! a pleasant ...
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... poor servants , as to whose turn it was next to visit the lion in his den ! and Mr. Brookes , seeing no alternative but re- solution , took the message from the waiter , who was descending the staircase , and boldly en- tered the 30 THE ...
... poor servants , as to whose turn it was next to visit the lion in his den ! and Mr. Brookes , seeing no alternative but re- solution , took the message from the waiter , who was descending the staircase , and boldly en- tered the 30 THE ...
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... poor who were ashamed to beg . His charities were in- variably administered under an assumed name ; and he never failed to threaten those whose curiosity he suspected , with a suspension of their salary FIGHTING FITZGERALD . 41.
... poor who were ashamed to beg . His charities were in- variably administered under an assumed name ; and he never failed to threaten those whose curiosity he suspected , with a suspension of their salary FIGHTING FITZGERALD . 41.
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