[1]See a volume of Sermons written by the Rev. P. Houghton.
[1]See a volume of Sermons written by the Rev. P. Houghton.
[2]Is it not permitted in England?
[2]Is it not permitted in England?
[3]Oh! I comprehend: you do not like any should laugh in your presence. Alas! beautiful Helen, one must laugh while one can, when one has the happiness of being in your society; for one runs the risk of crying very soon, and perhaps for life.
[3]Oh! I comprehend: you do not like any should laugh in your presence. Alas! beautiful Helen, one must laugh while one can, when one has the happiness of being in your society; for one runs the risk of crying very soon, and perhaps for life.
[4]But what did you mean with your 'Is it possible?'
[4]But what did you mean with your 'Is it possible?'
[5]For holidays, no: they never came to me every day, till I came hither; but now, all days are holidays to me, and my saint is Saint Helen.
[5]For holidays, no: they never came to me every day, till I came hither; but now, all days are holidays to me, and my saint is Saint Helen.
[6]But what are you seeking? let me look for it. Tell me.
[6]But what are you seeking? let me look for it. Tell me.
[7]Oh, let them go away entirely! These are not the sentiments with which I wish to inspire you.
[7]Oh, let them go away entirely! These are not the sentiments with which I wish to inspire you.
[8]In pity tell me, which of these two characters pleases you the most; but pray do not tell me that I offend you less as a philosopher, for who that is near you can long remain a philosopher?
[8]In pity tell me, which of these two characters pleases you the most; but pray do not tell me that I offend you less as a philosopher, for who that is near you can long remain a philosopher?
[9]You agree then to the justice of my proposition, that near you no one can remain a philosopher?
[9]You agree then to the justice of my proposition, that near you no one can remain a philosopher?