The Life of Samuel Johnson, Volum 4Gabriel Wells, 1922 |
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... asked when I have seen Mr. Steevens , you know what answer I must give ; if I am asked when I shall see him , I wish you would tell me what to say . " If you have Lesley's History of Scotland , or any other book about Scotland , except ...
... asked when I have seen Mr. Steevens , you know what answer I must give ; if I am asked when I shall see him , I wish you would tell me what to say . " If you have Lesley's History of Scotland , or any other book about Scotland , except ...
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... asked him somewhat flippantly , " Why do you put him up in the count- ing - house ? " he answered , " Because , Madam , I wish to have one wise man there . " " Sir , " ( said Johnson , ) " I thank you . It is a very handsome compliment ...
... asked him somewhat flippantly , " Why do you put him up in the count- ing - house ? " he answered , " Because , Madam , I wish to have one wise man there . " " Sir , " ( said Johnson , ) " I thank you . It is a very handsome compliment ...
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... asked us to dinner . Johnson said to me , “ After the uncertainty of all human things at Hector's , this invitation came very well . " We walked about the town , and he was pleased to see it increasing . I talked of legitimation by ...
... asked us to dinner . Johnson said to me , “ After the uncertainty of all human things at Hector's , this invitation came very well . " We walked about the town , and he was pleased to see it increasing . I talked of legitimation by ...
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