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don't be angry with the gentleman for thinking, whatever be the cause, for I assure you he makes no common practice of offending in that way.

Frances Burney, Fanny Burney (2015). “Complete Works of Frances Burney (Delphi Classics)”, p.397, Delphi Classics
don't be angry with the gentleman for thinking, whatever be the cause, for I assure you he makes no common practice of offending in that way.