A servant's strict regard for truth, (said he) must be weakened by such a practice. A philosopher may know that it is merely a form of denial ; but few servants are such nice distinguishers. If I accustom a servant to tell a lie for me, have I not reason... Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale) - Page 271 by Hester Lynch Piozzi - 1861 - 854 pages Full view -
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