The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.Dent, 1949 |
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... MISS REYNOLDS . " And how was it , Sir ? " JOHNSON . " Why , very well for a young Miss's verses ; — that is to say , compared with excellence , nothing ; but , very well , for the person who wrote them . I am vexed at being shewn ...
... MISS REYNOLDS . " And how was it , Sir ? " JOHNSON . " Why , very well for a young Miss's verses ; — that is to say , compared with excellence , nothing ; but , very well , for the person who wrote them . I am vexed at being shewn ...
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... MISS BOOTHBY . January , 1755 . 64 DEAREST MADAM , “ THOUGH I am afraid your illness leaves you little leisure for the reception of airy civilities , yet I cannot forbear to pay you my congratulations on the new year ; and to declare my ...
... MISS BOOTHBY . January , 1755 . 64 DEAREST MADAM , “ THOUGH I am afraid your illness leaves you little leisure for the reception of airy civilities , yet I cannot forbear to pay you my congratulations on the new year ; and to declare my ...
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... Miss Langton are both well . That is a good basis of content . Then how goes George on with his studies ? How does Miss Mary ? And how does my own Jenny ? I think I owe Jenny a letter , which 1 To which Johnson returned this answer ...
... Miss Langton are both well . That is a good basis of content . Then how goes George on with his studies ? How does Miss Mary ? And how does my own Jenny ? I think I owe Jenny a letter , which 1 To which Johnson returned this answer ...
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