4. The use of _where_, instead of _in which_, in constructions like
the following, is hardly admissible: "The immortal sages of '76,
formed a charter, _where [in which]_ their rights are boldly
asserted."
5. As the adverbs _hence, thence_, and _whence_, literally supply
the place of a noun and preposition, there appears to be a solecism
in employing a preposition in conjunction with them: "_From whence_
it follows;" "He came _from thence_ since morning." Better,
"_whence_ it follows;" "He came _thence_." The following phrases are
also exceptionable: "The _then_ ministry;" "The _above_ argument;"
"Ask me _never_ so much dowry;" "Charm he _never_ so wisely."
Better, "The ministry _of that time_ or _period_;" "The _preceding_
argument;" "_Ever_ so much dowry;" "_Ever_ so wisely."
FALSE SYNTAX.
_Note_ 1. It cannot be impertinent or ridiculous therefore to
remonstrate.
He was pleasing not often, because he was vain.
These things should be never separated.
We may happily live, though our possessions are small.
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