Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale), Volume 1Ticknor and Fields, 1861 - 531 pages |
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Page 38
... expressing my amazement at his universal readiness upon all subjects , and Mrs. Thrale said to him : " Sir , 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 ...
... expressing my amazement at his universal readiness upon all subjects , and Mrs. Thrale said to him : " Sir , 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 ...
Page 41
... expressions by saying : " I wish your friend success , and I think he will have it : he may probably come in for two Parliaments , but if he tries for a third , were he an angel from heaven , the people of Southwark would cry , ' Not ...
... expressions by saying : " I wish your friend success , and I think he will have it : he may probably come in for two Parliaments , but if he tries for a third , were he an angel from heaven , the people of Southwark would cry , ' Not ...
Page 54
... expression ? I have dreaded them all three since that hapless day at Compiegne , when you teased me so , and Mr. Thrale made what I hoped would have proved a lasting peace ; but French ground is unfavorable to fidelity perhaps , and so ...
... expression ? I have dreaded them all three since that hapless day at Compiegne , when you teased me so , and Mr. Thrale made what I hoped would have proved a lasting peace ; but French ground is unfavorable to fidelity perhaps , and so ...
Page 57
... expression : Indeed now , and upon my honor , Sir , I am but a Twitter to him . ' " * 6 Several of his entries throw light on the Thrale establish- ment : - " 14th . This day I called at Mr. Thrale's , where I was re- ceived with all ...
... expression : Indeed now , and upon my honor , Sir , I am but a Twitter to him . ' " * 6 Several of his entries throw light on the Thrale establish- ment : - " 14th . This day I called at Mr. Thrale's , where I was re- ceived with all ...
Page 58
... expressing to me Dr. Johnson's concern that he could not give me the meeting that day , but desired that I should go and see him . " " April 1st . - Dined at Mr. Thrale's , whom in proof of the magnitude of London , I cannot help ...
... expressing to me Dr. Johnson's concern that he could not give me the meeting that day , but desired that I should go and see him . " " April 1st . - Dined at Mr. Thrale's , whom in proof of the magnitude of London , I cannot help ...
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