Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale)Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts, 1861 - 854 pages |
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... relates in his " Irish Sketches " that on his asking for currant jelly for his venison at a public dinner , the waiter replied , " It's all gone , your honour , but there's some capital lobster sauce left . " This would have suited ...
... relates in his " Irish Sketches " that on his asking for currant jelly for his venison at a public dinner , the waiter replied , " It's all gone , your honour , but there's some capital lobster sauce left . " This would have suited ...
Page 31
... whilst he and she drank tea . " 66 The Rev. Dr. Maxwell relates in his " Collectanea , " that " Two young women from Staffordshire visited him when I was present , to consult him on JOHNSON'S FONDNESS FOR FEMALE SOCIETY . 31.
... whilst he and she drank tea . " 66 The Rev. Dr. Maxwell relates in his " Collectanea , " that " Two young women from Staffordshire visited him when I was present , to consult him on JOHNSON'S FONDNESS FOR FEMALE SOCIETY . 31.
Page 34
... relates an amusing instance of Johnson's adroitness in escaping from the dilemma : " As we had been saying one day that no subject failed of receiving dignity from the manner in which Mr. Johnson treated it , a lady at my house said ...
... relates an amusing instance of Johnson's adroitness in escaping from the dilemma : " As we had been saying one day that no subject failed of receiving dignity from the manner in which Mr. Johnson treated it , a lady at my house said ...
Page 96
... relates that one evening previous to the trial a consultation of Baretti's friends was held at the house of Mr. Cox , the solicitor . Johnson and Burke were present , and differed as to some point of the defence . On Steevens observing ...
... relates that one evening previous to the trial a consultation of Baretti's friends was held at the house of Mr. Cox , the solicitor . Johnson and Burke were present , and differed as to some point of the defence . On Steevens observing ...
Page 157
... relate either wonderful or delightful . But remember that you sent me away , and turned me out into the world , and you must take the chance of finding me better or worse . This you may know at present , that my affection for you is not ...
... relate either wonderful or delightful . But remember that you sent me away , and turned me out into the world , and you must take the chance of finding me better or worse . This you may know at present , that my affection for you is not ...
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