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Samuel Johnson. beings are generally ruinous , neglected and defolate , I easily conceived that there was fomething to be explained , and told him that I fuppofed it only fairy ground , on which we might venture by day - light with- out ...
Samuel Johnson. beings are generally ruinous , neglected and defolate , I easily conceived that there was fomething to be explained , and told him that I fuppofed it only fairy ground , on which we might venture by day - light with- out ...
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... easily flattered by an imitator by whom he could not fear ever to be rivalled , and repaid my affidu- ities with compliments and profeffions . Our fondness was so encreased by a mutual endea- vour to please each other , that when he re ...
... easily flattered by an imitator by whom he could not fear ever to be rivalled , and repaid my affidu- ities with compliments and profeffions . Our fondness was so encreased by a mutual endea- vour to please each other , that when he re ...
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... easily suf- ceptible of pleasure . He that can contribute to the hilarity of the vacant hour , or par- take with equal guft the favourite amufe- ment , he whose mind is employed on the fame objects , and who therefore never har- raffes ...
... easily suf- ceptible of pleasure . He that can contribute to the hilarity of the vacant hour , or par- take with equal guft the favourite amufe- ment , he whose mind is employed on the fame objects , and who therefore never har- raffes ...
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The danger of attempting wit in converfation | 24 |
An account of fquire Blufter | 32 |
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