The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.Dent, 1949 |
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... never was present when he was arrested , never knew that he was arrested , and I believe he never was in difficulties after the time when he relieved me . I loved him much ; yet , in talking of his general character , I may have said ...
... never was present when he was arrested , never knew that he was arrested , and I believe he never was in difficulties after the time when he relieved me . I loved him much ; yet , in talking of his general character , I may have said ...
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... never should be right . Pennant has much in his notions that I do not like ; but still I think him a very intelligent traveller . If Percy is really offended , I am sorry ; for he is a man whom I never knew to offend any one . He is a ...
... never should be right . Pennant has much in his notions that I do not like ; but still I think him a very intelligent traveller . If Percy is really offended , I am sorry ; for he is a man whom I never knew to offend any one . He is a ...
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... never exceeded the sum allowed her . JOHNSON . Sir , it is fit she should keep an account , because her husband wishes it ; but I do not see its use . " I maintained that keeping an account has this advantage , that it satisfies a man ...
... never exceeded the sum allowed her . JOHNSON . Sir , it is fit she should keep an account , because her husband wishes it ; but I do not see its use . " I maintained that keeping an account has this advantage , that it satisfies a man ...
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