The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.Dent, 1949 |
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... gentleman who had lived in great intimacy with him , shewn him much kindness , and even relieved him from a spunging ... gentleman's sister , who was present , could not suppress her indignation : " What , sir , ( said she , ) are you so ...
... gentleman who had lived in great intimacy with him , shewn him much kindness , and even relieved him from a spunging ... gentleman's sister , who was present , could not suppress her indignation : " What , sir , ( said she , ) are you so ...
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... gentleman ; and , having told him his name , courteously said , " I have read your book , Sir , with great pleasure , and wish to be better known to you . " Thus began an acquaintance , which was continued with mutual regard as long as ...
... gentleman ; and , having told him his name , courteously said , " I have read your book , Sir , with great pleasure , and wish to be better known to you . " Thus began an acquaintance , which was continued with mutual regard as long as ...
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... gentleman , ) do you say to 66 The busy day , the peaceful night , Unfelt , uncounted , glided by ? ' " 2 Johnson ... gentleman's remark was a sally of ebriety ; " Sir , there is one passion I would advise you to command : when you have ...
... gentleman , ) do you say to 66 The busy day , the peaceful night , Unfelt , uncounted , glided by ? ' " 2 Johnson ... gentleman's remark was a sally of ebriety ; " Sir , there is one passion I would advise you to command : when you have ...
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