Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale), Volume 1Ticknor and Fields, 1861 - 531 pages |
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... as usual . I asked him why ? when the company was gone . ' Why , her head looked so like that of a woman who shows puppets , ' said he , and her voice so confirmed the fancy , that I could not 44 LIFE AND WRITINGS OF MRS . PIOZZI .
... as usual . I asked him why ? when the company was gone . ' Why , her head looked so like that of a woman who shows puppets , ' said he , and her voice so confirmed the fancy , that I could not 44 LIFE AND WRITINGS OF MRS . PIOZZI .
Page 45
... woman , standing six feet high without her shoes : - “ Dr. J. — The truth is , women , take them in general , have no idea of grace . Fashion is all they think of . I don't mean Mrs. Thrale and Miss Burney , when I talk of women ! —they ...
... woman , standing six feet high without her shoes : - “ Dr. J. — The truth is , women , take them in general , have no idea of grace . Fashion is all they think of . I don't mean Mrs. Thrale and Miss Burney , when I talk of women ! —they ...
Page 46
... woman of the town , became a celebrated member of the Four - in - Hand Club , and contrived to waste the whole of a fine fortune before he died . In " Thraliana " she 66 says : Lady Lade consulted him about her son , Sir John . Endeavor ...
... woman of the town , became a celebrated member of the Four - in - Hand Club , and contrived to waste the whole of a fine fortune before he died . In " Thraliana " she 66 says : Lady Lade consulted him about her son , Sir John . Endeavor ...
Page 47
... woman , but she should be one who could understand me , and would add something to the conversation . " Mr. Croker attributes his enjoyment to the novelty of the pleasure ; his poverty having in early life prevented him from travelling ...
... woman , but she should be one who could understand me , and would add something to the conversation . " Mr. Croker attributes his enjoyment to the novelty of the pleasure ; his poverty having in early life prevented him from travelling ...
Page 51
... woman who lived with him . " 66 August 26 . - Note . Queeny's goats , 149 , I think . " Without Mr. Duppa's aid this last entry would be a puzzle for commentators . His note is : - " Mr. Thrale was near - sighted , and could not see the ...
... woman who lived with him . " 66 August 26 . - Note . Queeny's goats , 149 , I think . " Without Mr. Duppa's aid this last entry would be a puzzle for commentators . His note is : - " Mr. Thrale was near - sighted , and could not see the ...
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