The Life of Samuel JohnsonModern Library, 1952 - 559 pagina's |
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Pagina 139
... Goldsmith , ) we will not go to the Mitre to - night , since we cannot have the big man with us . ' Johnson then called for a bottle of port , of which Goldsmith and I partook , while our friend , now a water - drinker , sat by us ...
... Goldsmith , ) we will not go to the Mitre to - night , since we cannot have the big man with us . ' Johnson then called for a bottle of port , of which Goldsmith and I partook , while our friend , now a water - drinker , sat by us ...
Pagina 211
... Goldsmith should not be for ever attempting to shine in conversation : he has not temper for it , he is so much mortified when he fails . Sir , a game of jokes is composed partly of skill , partly of chance . A man may be beat at times ...
... Goldsmith should not be for ever attempting to shine in conversation : he has not temper for it , he is so much mortified when he fails . Sir , a game of jokes is composed partly of skill , partly of chance . A man may be beat at times ...
Pagina 222
... Goldsmith answered placidly , ' It must be much from you , Sir , that I take ill . ' And so at once the difference was over , and they were on as easy terms as ever , and Goldsmith rattled away as usual . In our way to the club to ...
... Goldsmith answered placidly , ' It must be much from you , Sir , that I take ill . ' And so at once the difference was over , and they were on as easy terms as ever , and Goldsmith rattled away as usual . In our way to the club to ...
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