Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale), Volume 1Ticknor and Fields, 1861 - 531 pages |
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Page 38
... Miss Burney wonders at your patience with such stuff ; but I tell her you are used to me , for I believe I torment you with more foolish questions than anybody else dares do . ' ― " No , Madam , ' said he , ' you don't torment me ; you ...
... Miss Burney wonders at your patience with such stuff ; but I tell her you are used to me , for I believe I torment you with more foolish questions than anybody else dares do . ' ― " No , Madam , ' said he , ' you don't torment me ; you ...
Page 53
... Miss , that she sent one of the gentlemen to inquire who she was . I find all true that you have ever told me at Paris . Mr. Thrale is very liberal , and keeps us two coaches , and a very fine table ; but I think our cookery very bad ...
... Miss , that she sent one of the gentlemen to inquire who she was . I find all true that you have ever told me at Paris . Mr. Thrale is very liberal , and keeps us two coaches , and a very fine table ; but I think our cookery very bad ...
Page 70
... Miss Harriet's prediction , or second sight , and when he comes and I come , you will have two about you that love you ; and I question if either of us heartily care how few more you have . But how many soever they may be , I hope you ...
... Miss Harriet's prediction , or second sight , and when he comes and I come , you will have two about you that love you ; and I question if either of us heartily care how few more you have . But how many soever they may be , I hope you ...
Page 72
... Miss F. Burney to Mrs. Piozzi . " Norbury Park , Aug. 10 , 1784 . • " When my wondering eyes first looked over the letter I re- ceived last night , my mind instantly dictated a high - spirited vin- dication of the consistency ...
... Miss F. Burney to Mrs. Piozzi . " Norbury Park , Aug. 10 , 1784 . • " When my wondering eyes first looked over the letter I re- ceived last night , my mind instantly dictated a high - spirited vin- dication of the consistency ...
Page 74
... Miss Nich- olson , who has sometimes resided with us here , and in whose society they may , I think , find some advantages , and certainly no disgrace . I waited on them to Salisbury , Wilton , & c . , and of- fered to attend them to ...
... Miss Nich- olson , who has sometimes resided with us here , and in whose society they may , I think , find some advantages , and certainly no disgrace . I waited on them to Salisbury , Wilton , & c . , and of- fered to attend them to ...
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