Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale), Volume 1Ticknor and Fields, 1861 - 531 pages |
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Page 12
... seen , a spit will be presumed ! " Mrs. T. — But pray , Sir , who is the Poll you talk of ? She that you used to abet in her quarrels with Mrs. Williams , and call out , ' At her again , Poll ! Never flinch , Poll ! ' " Dr. J. - Why I ...
... seen , a spit will be presumed ! " Mrs. T. — But pray , Sir , who is the Poll you talk of ? She that you used to abet in her quarrels with Mrs. Williams , and call out , ' At her again , Poll ! Never flinch , Poll ! ' " Dr. J. - Why I ...
Page 37
... seen a very with a light heart and light spirits . " rich man The concluding remark , coming from such a source , may sup- ply an improving subject of meditation or inquiry ; if found true , it may help to suppress envy and promote ...
... seen a very with a light heart and light spirits . " rich man The concluding remark , coming from such a source , may sup- ply an improving subject of meditation or inquiry ; if found true , it may help to suppress envy and promote ...
Page 39
... seen by Boswell . The adroitness with which he divided his attentions amongst the ladies , blending approval with instruction , and softening contra- diction or reproof by gallantry , gives plausibility to his otherwise paradoxical ...
... seen by Boswell . The adroitness with which he divided his attentions amongst the ladies , blending approval with instruction , and softening contra- diction or reproof by gallantry , gives plausibility to his otherwise paradoxical ...
Page 52
... seen lounging round Lord Burlington's garden , with his hands in his waistcoat pockets , biting off the sunny sides of the peaches . Johnson's dislike to the Lytteltons was not abated by his visit to Hagley , of which he says , " We ...
... seen lounging round Lord Burlington's garden , with his hands in his waistcoat pockets , biting off the sunny sides of the peaches . Johnson's dislike to the Lytteltons was not abated by his visit to Hagley , of which he says , " We ...
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... seen such travels before . Those whose lot it is to ramble can seldom write , and those who know how to write can seldom ramble . " The rate of remuneration showed that the world was aware of the value of the acquisition . He gained ...
... seen such travels before . Those whose lot it is to ramble can seldom write , and those who know how to write can seldom ramble . " The rate of remuneration showed that the world was aware of the value of the acquisition . He gained ...
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