 | George Bourne - 1806 - 312 Seiten
...andaddrefs; but his breaft was not like Maria's the rtfidence of pure and esalted virtue. He IcVed her indeed ; or rather he was infatuated by her beauty ; but he was incapable of forming a correct eftimate of the treafure which was lodged in her boforn ; of that heart whofe purity, delicacy, fidelity,... | |
 | 1840 - 320 Seiten
...a suitor. Like Maria, he was in the bloom of youth, and had every advantage of person and address ; but his breast was not like Maria's the residence...he was incapable of forming a correct estimate of moral worth. Her affections were of the greatest purity and delicacy. The dupe, however, of fervent... | |
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How soon was the serene and joyous morning to be overcast! A lover presented himself. Like Maria, he was in the bloom of youth, and had every advantage of person and address; but his breast was not, like Maria's, the residence of pure and exalted virtue.... 