The Life of Samuel Johnson, Volum 3Routledge, Warne, and Routledge, 1866 |
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... Williams of his safe return ; when , to my surprise , I found him sitting with her at tea , and , as I thought , not in a very good humour : for , it seems , when he had got to Mr. Thrale's , he found the coach was at the door waiting ...
... Williams of his safe return ; when , to my surprise , I found him sitting with her at tea , and , as I thought , not in a very good humour : for , it seems , when he had got to Mr. Thrale's , he found the coach was at the door waiting ...
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... Williams , and Mr. Levett dined with us . Dr. Johnson made a remark , which both Mr. Macbean and I thought new . It was this : that " the law against usury is for the protection of creditors as well as debtors ; for , if there were no ...
... Williams , and Mr. Levett dined with us . Dr. Johnson made a remark , which both Mr. Macbean and I thought new . It was this : that " the law against usury is for the protection of creditors as well as debtors ; for , if there were no ...
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... William Forbes , ' of Pitsligo . We discussed the question whether drinking improved conversation and benevolence . Sir Joshua maintained it did . JOHNSON : " No , Sir , before dinner men meet with great inequality of understanding ...
... William Forbes , ' of Pitsligo . We discussed the question whether drinking improved conversation and benevolence . Sir Joshua maintained it did . JOHNSON : " No , Sir , before dinner men meet with great inequality of understanding ...
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... William Forbes said , " Might not a man warmed with wine be like a bottle of beer , which is made brisker by being set before the fire ? ” " Nay , " said Johnson laughing , " I cannot answer that : that is too much for me . " I observed ...
... William Forbes said , " Might not a man warmed with wine be like a bottle of beer , which is made brisker by being set before the fire ? ” " Nay , " said Johnson laughing , " I cannot answer that : that is too much for me . " I observed ...
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... Williams at home . " I am , Sir , yours , & c . , " SAM . JOHNSON . " " Search for the papers as soon as you can , that , if it is necessary , write to you again before you come down . " may 1 We have here an involuntary testimony to ...
... Williams at home . " I am , Sir , yours , & c . , " SAM . JOHNSON . " " Search for the papers as soon as you can , that , if it is necessary , write to you again before you come down . " may 1 We have here an involuntary testimony to ...
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