Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale)Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts, 1861 - 854 pages |
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... we shall never use it ; will be presumed ! that would be superfluous ; and if a jack is seen , a spit " Mrs. T. But pray , Sir , who is the Poll - you talk 6 of ? She that you used to abet in C 4 JOHNSON'S INMATES . 23.
... we shall never use it ; will be presumed ! that would be superfluous ; and if a jack is seen , a spit " Mrs. T. But pray , Sir , who is the Poll - you talk 6 of ? She that you used to abet in C 4 JOHNSON'S INMATES . 23.
Page 27
... seen , afforded a chance of something better than the " unidead chatter of girls , " with an undue fond- ness for which he reproached Langton ; for the Blue Stocking clubs had just come into fashion , so called from a casual allusion to ...
... seen , afforded a chance of something better than the " unidead chatter of girls , " with an undue fond- ness for which he reproached Langton ; for the Blue Stocking clubs had just come into fashion , so called from a casual allusion to ...
Page 64
... seen a very rich man with a light heart and light spirits . " The concluding remark , coming from such a source , may supply an improving subject of meditation or inquiry ; if found true , it may help to suppress envy and promote ...
... seen a very rich man with a light heart and light spirits . " The concluding remark , coming from such a source , may supply an improving subject of meditation or inquiry ; if found true , it may help to suppress envy and promote ...
Page 67
... seen by Boswell . The adroitness with which he divided his attentions amongst the ladies , blending approval with instruction , and softening con- * This story is told by Boswell , roy . 8vo . edit . p . 688 . tradiction or reproof by ...
... seen by Boswell . The adroitness with which he divided his attentions amongst the ladies , blending approval with instruction , and softening con- * This story is told by Boswell , roy . 8vo . edit . p . 688 . tradiction or reproof by ...
Page 85
... seen neither the hills nor the river , which might easily be made navigable . On two occasions , Johnson incidentally imputes a want of liberality to Mrs. Thrale , which the general tenor of her conduct belies : " August 2. - We went to ...
... seen neither the hills nor the river , which might easily be made navigable . On two occasions , Johnson incidentally imputes a want of liberality to Mrs. Thrale , which the general tenor of her conduct belies : " August 2. - We went to ...
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