The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
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Page 56
... back to him , still in dust , and careless of what should be the event , " indifferent in his choice to go or stay ; " but as soon as I had announced 66 Frank , a to him Mrs. Williams's consent , 56 [ 1776 . THE LIFE OF.
... back to him , still in dust , and careless of what should be the event , " indifferent in his choice to go or stay ; " but as soon as I had announced 66 Frank , a to him Mrs. Williams's consent , 56 [ 1776 . THE LIFE OF.
Page 57
... soon drest . When I had him fairly seated in a hackney coach with me , I exulted as much as a fortune - hunter who has got an heiress into a post - chaise with him to set out for Gretna - green . I When we entered Mr. Dilly's drawing ...
... soon drest . When I had him fairly seated in a hackney coach with me , I exulted as much as a fortune - hunter who has got an heiress into a post - chaise with him to set out for Gretna - green . I When we entered Mr. Dilly's drawing ...
Page 59
... soon as he could ; and I am of opinion , the reputation of avarice which he has had , has been very lucky for him , and pre- vented his having many enemies . You despise a man for avarice , but do not hate him . Garrick might have been ...
... soon as he could ; and I am of opinion , the reputation of avarice which he has had , has been very lucky for him , and pre- vented his having many enemies . You despise a man for avarice , but do not hate him . Garrick might have been ...
Page 74
... , without soli- citation , while he was at Naples . Having other views , he did not accept of the honour , and soon afterwards died . - BOSWELL . weakness and distress . Like a reduced garrison that has 74 [ 1776 . THE LIFE OF.
... , without soli- citation , while he was at Naples . Having other views , he did not accept of the honour , and soon afterwards died . - BOSWELL . weakness and distress . Like a reduced garrison that has 74 [ 1776 . THE LIFE OF.
Page 82
... soon after this time , a conversation with Dr. Johnson concerning them ; and then he very candidly wrote again to Dr. Blair , enclosing Johnson's note , and agreeing to purchase the volume , for which he and Mr. Cadell gave one hundred ...
... soon after this time , a conversation with Dr. Johnson concerning them ; and then he very candidly wrote again to Dr. Blair , enclosing Johnson's note , and agreeing to purchase the volume , for which he and Mr. Cadell gave one hundred ...
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