An antidote to the miseries of human life; in the History of the widow Placid and her daughter Rachael
James Beresford
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1808 edition. Excerpt: ...6$ should not be very open to imposition." But they are good bargain makers," rejoined the 'squire; " 1 never heard of one yet, who did not come pretty close upon us in that, way." " Which doubtless (if there is any truth in thy observation) arises from the characteristic trait just mentioned," returned Mrs. P. " Some moralists have said that the extremes of virtue verge on the borders of vice; and in respect of these two, I am inclined to be of that opinion: and it behoves those remarkable for their prudence and circumspection, to beware of deceit and unjust suspicion." " Go on, madam, if you please,'.' said Mr. Bustle, " I ask pardon for interrupting you so often." Mrs. Placid was about to proceed, when Miss Finakin declared she was almost dead with the horrid roughness of the road, and expressed her surprise at what could have occasioned it.--" We have gone on so smoothly within," observed the 'squire," that 1 have felt nothing of the roughness without. O!" said he, looking out of the window, " 'tis only the road mended with large stones, which want a little rubbing down." "Pray, then, request the man to drive a little slower," said Miss F. " or I shall absolutely die with fatigue." " I wish," observed Mrs. Placid, " thou wouldest not accustom thyself to such strong expressions; they are very unseemly, as well as improper: reflect a moment on the absurdity of saying thou 64 THE PIG! THE PIG! must die with fatigue in passing over a few rough stones."--" The lady," remarked the collegian, " has thought so much of miseries, that 'tis no wonder she should imagine one in a few rough stones:" then...