The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.J.M. Dent and Sons, 1934 |
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Page 89
... passed on that subject . You must , there- fore , inform Dr. Horne , that he may resume his plan . I enclose a note concerning it ; and if Dr. Horne will write to me , all the attention that I can give shall be cheerfully bestowed ...
... passed on that subject . You must , there- fore , inform Dr. Horne , that he may resume his plan . I enclose a note concerning it ; and if Dr. Horne will write to me , all the attention that I can give shall be cheerfully bestowed ...
Page 182
... passing by the females , to remoter heirs . Suppose after- wards the law repealed in correspondence with a change of ... passed only to males by one law , pass likewise to females by another ? " You mention your resolution to maintain ...
... passing by the females , to remoter heirs . Suppose after- wards the law repealed in correspondence with a change of ... passed only to males by one law , pass likewise to females by another ? " You mention your resolution to maintain ...
Page 254
... passed through many editions , and is still much read by people of a serious cast of mind . A literary lady of large fortune was mentioned , as one who did good to many , but by no means " by stealth , " and instead of " blushing to ...
... passed through many editions , and is still much read by people of a serious cast of mind . A literary lady of large fortune was mentioned , as one who did good to many , but by no means " by stealth , " and instead of " blushing to ...
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