The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.Dent, 1949 |
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Page 288
... means so bad in the husband , as in the wife . JOHNSON . " Your friend was in the right , Sir . Between a man and his Maker it is a different question : but between a man and his wife , a husband's infidelity is nothing . They are ...
... means so bad in the husband , as in the wife . JOHNSON . " Your friend was in the right , Sir . Between a man and his Maker it is a different question : but between a man and his wife , a husband's infidelity is nothing . They are ...
Page 461
... means of subsistence , he immediately repaired to Bolt - court , to visit Dr. Johnson ; and having informed him of his desire to be admitted into the Church of England , for this purpose solicited his aid to procure for him an ...
... means of subsistence , he immediately repaired to Bolt - court , to visit Dr. Johnson ; and having informed him of his desire to be admitted into the Church of England , for this purpose solicited his aid to procure for him an ...
Page 504
... mean not to break our league of friendship , and that I have a set of Lives for her , when I have the means of sending it . " April 8. " I am still disturbed by my cough ; but what thanks have I not to pay , when my cough is the most ...
... mean not to break our league of friendship , and that I have a set of Lives for her , when I have the means of sending it . " April 8. " I am still disturbed by my cough ; but what thanks have I not to pay , when my cough is the most ...
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