The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.J. M. Dent & Company, 1931 |
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... Sir Joshua agreed to carry it to Dr. Johnson , who received it with much good humour , 3 and desired Sir Joshua to tell the gentlemen , that he would alter the Epitaph in any manner they pleased , as to the sense of it ; but he would ...
... Sir Joshua agreed to carry it to Dr. Johnson , who received it with much good humour , 3 and desired Sir Joshua to tell the gentlemen , that he would alter the Epitaph in any manner they pleased , as to the sense of it ; but he would ...
Page 234
... Sir Joshua : he argues for wine without the help of wine ; but Sir Joshua with it . " SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS . " But to please one's company is a strong motive . " JOHNSON . ( who , from drinking only water , supposed every body who drank ...
... Sir Joshua : he argues for wine without the help of wine ; but Sir Joshua with it . " SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS . " But to please one's company is a strong motive . " JOHNSON . ( who , from drinking only water , supposed every body who drank ...
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... Sir Joshua cordially insisted that I should stay another day , that Johnson and I might dine with him , that we three might talk of his Italian Tour , and , as Sir Joshua expressed himself , " have it all out . " I hastened to Johnson ...
... Sir Joshua cordially insisted that I should stay another day , that Johnson and I might dine with him , that we three might talk of his Italian Tour , and , as Sir Joshua expressed himself , " have it all out . " I hastened to Johnson ...
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