The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.J. M. Dent & Company, 1931 |
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... writing employed in them , when the authours were to remain unknown , and so could not have the motive of fame . JOHNSON . Nay , Sir , those who write in them , write well in order to be paid well . " Soon after this day , he went to ...
... writing employed in them , when the authours were to remain unknown , and so could not have the motive of fame . JOHNSON . Nay , Sir , those who write in them , write well in order to be paid well . " Soon after this day , he went to ...
Page 280
... write to Johnson , as usual , upon my return to my family ; but tried how he would be affected by my silence . Mr ... Write , pray write to me , and let me know what is , or what has 280 The Life of Dr. Johnson "May 3, 1779." ...
... write to Johnson , as usual , upon my return to my family ; but tried how he would be affected by my silence . Mr ... Write , pray write to me , and let me know what is , or what has 280 The Life of Dr. Johnson "May 3, 1779." ...
Page 309
... write ; and I write to tell you , that I have much kind- ness for you and Mrs. Beattie ; and that I wish your health better , and your life long . Try change of air , and come a few degrees Southwards ; a softer climate may do you both ...
... write ; and I write to tell you , that I have much kind- ness for you and Mrs. Beattie ; and that I wish your health better , and your life long . Try change of air , and come a few degrees Southwards ; a softer climate may do you both ...
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