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... Man of the World , " also of the farce called " Love - à - la - Mode . " He was born in Westmeath in 1690 , and lived to the patriarchal age of 107. - ED , He said , " It is commonly a weak man 2 [ 1776 . BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON .
... Man of the World , " also of the farce called " Love - à - la - Mode . " He was born in Westmeath in 1690 , and lived to the patriarchal age of 107. - ED , He said , " It is commonly a weak man 2 [ 1776 . BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON .
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... lived to see the crown at last recover its just influence . At Leicester we read in the newspaper that Dr. James was dead . I thought that the death of an old schoolfellow , and one with whom he had lived a good deal in London , would ...
... lived to see the crown at last recover its just influence . At Leicester we read in the newspaper that Dr. James was dead . I thought that the death of an old schoolfellow , and one with whom he had lived a good deal in London , would ...
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... lived very prettily in London , till his wife died . After her death , he took to dissipation and gaming , and lost all he had . One evening he lost 1000l . to a gentleman whose name I am sorry I have forgotten . Next morning he sent ...
... lived very prettily in London , till his wife died . After her death , he took to dissipation and gaming , and lost all he had . One evening he lost 1000l . to a gentleman whose name I am sorry I have forgotten . Next morning he sent ...
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... lived upon potted stories , and that he made his way as Hannibal did , by vinegar ; having begun by attacking people ; particularly the players . " He reminded Dr. Johnson of Mr. Murphy's having paid him the highest compliment that ever ...
... lived upon potted stories , and that he made his way as Hannibal did , by vinegar ; having begun by attacking people ; particularly the players . " He reminded Dr. Johnson of Mr. Murphy's having paid him the highest compliment that ever ...
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... lived much with him , and in his quaint manner tapping his box , addressed her thus : " Don't you think , Madam ( looking towards Johnson ) , that among all your acquaintance you could find one exception ? " The lady smiled , and seemed ...
... lived much with him , and in his quaint manner tapping his box , addressed her thus : " Don't you think , Madam ( looking towards Johnson ) , that among all your acquaintance you could find one exception ? " The lady smiled , and seemed ...
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