The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.J. M. Dent & Company, 1931 |
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... expected to the " Guide , Philosopher , and Friend ; " the Imlac who had hastened from the country to console a distressed mother , who he understood was very anxious for his return . They had , I found , without ceremony , proceeded on ...
... expected to the " Guide , Philosopher , and Friend ; " the Imlac who had hastened from the country to console a distressed mother , who he understood was very anxious for his return . They had , I found , without ceremony , proceeded on ...
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... expected to have heard from you when you came home ; I expected afterwards . I went into the country , and returned ; and yet there is no letter from Mr. Boswell . No ill I hope has happened ; and if ill should happen , why should it be ...
... expected to have heard from you when you came home ; I expected afterwards . I went into the country , and returned ; and yet there is no letter from Mr. Boswell . No ill I hope has happened ; and if ill should happen , why should it be ...
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... expected to have been . May God add to his mercies the grace that may enable me to use them according to his will . My compliments to all . " April 13. " I had this evening a note from Lord Portmore , 1 desiring that I would give you an ...
... expected to have been . May God add to his mercies the grace that may enable me to use them according to his will . My compliments to all . " April 13. " I had this evening a note from Lord Portmore , 1 desiring that I would give you an ...
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