The life of Samuel Johnson. Copious notes by Malone, Том 51821 |
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... . " You will , perhaps , be glad to hear , that Mrs. Thrale is disincumbered of her brewhouse ; and that it seemed to the purchaser so far from an evil , that he was content to give for it an hundred and 16 [ 1781 . THE LIFE OF.
... . " You will , perhaps , be glad to hear , that Mrs. Thrale is disincumbered of her brewhouse ; and that it seemed to the purchaser so far from an evil , that he was content to give for it an hundred and 16 [ 1781 . THE LIFE OF.
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... hear that you are so far recovered as to go to Bath . Let me once more entreat you to stay till your health is not only ob- tained , but confirmed . Your fortune is such as that no moderate expense deserves your care ; and you have a ...
... hear that you are so far recovered as to go to Bath . Let me once more entreat you to stay till your health is not only ob- tained , but confirmed . Your fortune is such as that no moderate expense deserves your care ; and you have a ...
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... hear from me . My disorder has now begun its ninth week , for it is not yet over . I was last Thursday blooded for the fourth time , and have since found myself much re- lieved , but I am very tender and easily hurt ; so that since we ...
... hear from me . My disorder has now begun its ninth week , for it is not yet over . I was last Thursday blooded for the fourth time , and have since found myself much re- lieved , but I am very tender and easily hurt ; so that since we ...
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... hear it . If we had his mind , and his tongue , we could spare the rest . " I am not vigorous , but much better than when dear Dr. Law- rence held my pulse the last time . Be so kind as to let me know , from one little interval to ...
... hear it . If we had his mind , and his tongue , we could spare the rest . " I am not vigorous , but much better than when dear Dr. Law- rence held my pulse the last time . Be so kind as to let me know , from one little interval to ...
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... hear some account of me . I performed the journey to London with very little inconvenience , and came safe to my habitation , where I found no- thing but ill health , and , of consequence , very little cheerfulness . I then went to ...
... hear some account of me . I performed the journey to London with very little inconvenience , and came safe to my habitation , where I found no- thing but ill health , and , of consequence , very little cheerfulness . I then went to ...
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