Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale), Volume 1Ticknor and Fields, 1861 - 531 pages |
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... woman had a bottom of good sense . ' The word bottom thus introduced was so ludicrous when contrasted with his gravity , that most of us could not for- bear tittering and laughing ; though I recollect that the Bishop of Killaloe kept ...
... woman had a bottom of good sense . ' The word bottom thus introduced was so ludicrous when contrasted with his gravity , that most of us could not for- bear tittering and laughing ; though I recollect that the Bishop of Killaloe kept ...
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... woman , good - humoredly sat down upon Dr. Johnson's knee , and being encouraged by some of the company , put her hands round his neck and kissed him . ' Do it again , ' said he , and let us see who will tire first . ' He kept her on ...
... woman , good - humoredly sat down upon Dr. Johnson's knee , and being encouraged by some of the company , put her hands round his neck and kissed him . ' Do it again , ' said he , and let us see who will tire first . ' He kept her on ...
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... woman ) . Johnson . ' No , Sir ; because it would do no good ; he is so sluggish , he'd never go to Parlia- ment and get through a divorce . ' " Marginal Note : " Langton . " One great charm of her companionship to cultivated men was ...
... woman ) . Johnson . ' No , Sir ; because it would do no good ; he is so sluggish , he'd never go to Parlia- ment and get through a divorce . ' " Marginal Note : " Langton . " One great charm of her companionship to cultivated men was ...
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... woman but the shame ? Quit , O quit , at least awhile , Perdita's too luscious smile ; Wanton Worsely , stilted Daly , Heroines of each blackguard alley ; Better sure record in story Such as shine their sex's glory ! Herald ! haste ...
... woman but the shame ? Quit , O quit , at least awhile , Perdita's too luscious smile ; Wanton Worsely , stilted Daly , Heroines of each blackguard alley ; Better sure record in story Such as shine their sex's glory ! Herald ! haste ...
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... woman I know ! ' 666 ' ' O , ' cried Mrs. Thrale , blushing , ' it is my turn to go under the table this morning , Miss Burney ! ' " And yet , ' continued the Doctor , with the most comical look , ' I have known all the wits , from Mrs ...
... woman I know ! ' 666 ' ' O , ' cried Mrs. Thrale , blushing , ' it is my turn to go under the table this morning , Miss Burney ! ' " And yet , ' continued the Doctor , with the most comical look , ' I have known all the wits , from Mrs ...
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