The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D., Volume 1Dent, 1949 |
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... David Garrick went thither at the same time , 1 with intent to complete his education , and follow the profession of the law , from which he was soon diverted by his decided preference for the stage . This joint expedition of these two ...
... David Garrick went thither at the same time , 1 with intent to complete his education , and follow the profession of the law , from which he was soon diverted by his decided preference for the stage . This joint expedition of these two ...
Page 97
... Garrick , who had been his pupil , who had come to London at the same time with him , not in a much more prosperous ... David Garrick . When that great actor had played some little time at Goodman's - fields , Johnson and Taylor ...
... Garrick , who had been his pupil , who had come to London at the same time with him , not in a much more prosperous ... David Garrick . When that great actor had played some little time at Goodman's - fields , Johnson and Taylor ...
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... Garrick would grudge such a trifle to you . " " Sir , ( said he , with a stern look , ) I have known David Garrick longer than you have done and I know no right you have to talk to me on the subject . " Perhaps I deserved this check ...
... Garrick would grudge such a trifle to you . " " Sir , ( said he , with a stern look , ) I have known David Garrick longer than you have done and I know no right you have to talk to me on the subject . " Perhaps I deserved this check ...
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