The Works of Samuel Richardson. With a Prefatory Chapter of Biographical Criticism
The Works of Samuel Richardson. With a Prefatory Chapter of Biographical Criticism
Stephen, Leslie, Sir, 1832-1904
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As the nymphs below ask, so do I, Why is night necessary ? And Sally and Polly upbraidingly remind me of my first attempts upon themselves. Ytt force answers not my end — and yet it may, if there be truth in that part of the libertine's creed. That once subdued, is always subdued! And what woman answers affirmatively to the question ? She is returned: but refuses to admit me: and insists upon having the day to herself. Dorcas tells me that she believes her denial is from motives of piety. — Oon...s, Jack, is Digitized by Google 1)6 THE HISTORY OF there impiety in seeing me! — Would it not be the highest act of piety to reclaim me ? And is this to be done by her refusing to see me when she is in a devouter frame than usual ? — But I hate her, hate her heartily ! She is old, ugly, and deformed. — But oh, the blasphemy ! yet she is an Har- lowe : and I do and can hate her for that. But since I must not see her [she will be mistress of her own tuill, and of her time, truly !] let me fill up my time, by telling thee what I have come at.
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