The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Heritage Press, 1963 |
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... write soon , and to write often , and to write long letters , which I hope in time to repay you ; but you must be a patient creditor . I have , however , this of grati- tude , that I think of you with regard , when I do not , perhaps ...
... write soon , and to write often , and to write long letters , which I hope in time to repay you ; but you must be a patient creditor . I have , however , this of grati- tude , that I think of you with regard , when I do not , perhaps ...
Page 196
... write so well , is an offence sufficiently heinous , yet I shall pass it by . I am very glad that the Vice ... writer has the same difficulties , and , perhaps , every writer talks of them more than he thinks . ' You will be pleased to ...
... write so well , is an offence sufficiently heinous , yet I shall pass it by . I am very glad that the Vice ... writer has the same difficulties , and , perhaps , every writer talks of them more than he thinks . ' You will be pleased to ...
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... write to you ; and I may , perhaps , in time , get something to write : at least , you will know by my letters , whatever else they may have or want , that I continue to be [ London ] June 10 , 1761. ' ' Your most affectionate friend ...
... write to you ; and I may , perhaps , in time , get something to write : at least , you will know by my letters , whatever else they may have or want , that I continue to be [ London ] June 10 , 1761. ' ' Your most affectionate friend ...
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