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A history of the criminal law of England (1883)
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The sentence of the law is to the moral sentiment of the public in relation to any offence what a seal is to hot wax.
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Time and trouble will tame an advanced young woman, but an advanced old woman is uncontrollable by any earthly force.
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Born:
March 3, 1829
Died:
March 11, 1894
(aged 65)
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