Diary and Letters: 1813-1840H. Colburn, 1846 |
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... nearly a victim to the unremitting exercise of her duties upon that subject and these calls . I have had a visit this morning from Mrs. Piozzi , who is in town only for a few days upon business . She came while I was out ; but I must ...
... nearly a victim to the unremitting exercise of her duties upon that subject and these calls . I have had a visit this morning from Mrs. Piozzi , who is in town only for a few days upon business . She came while I was out ; but I must ...
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... nearly , ever enjoyed . He was anxious for a full and true account of Paris , and particularly of religion and infidelity , and of Bonaparte and the wars , and of all and everything that had occurred during my ten years ' seclusion in ...
... nearly , ever enjoyed . He was anxious for a full and true account of Paris , and particularly of religion and infidelity , and of Bonaparte and the wars , and of all and everything that had occurred during my ten years ' seclusion in ...
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... nearly at the same time Peace was declared between France and England . Her satisfaction at an event so long wished for , was deeply saddened by the death of her father , Dr. Burney ; whom she nursed and attended to the last moment with ...
... nearly at the same time Peace was declared between France and England . Her satisfaction at an event so long wished for , was deeply saddened by the death of her father , Dr. Burney ; whom she nursed and attended to the last moment with ...
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... nearly of the same colour , though from so infe- rior an incitement , were the looks and attention of the Grattans , particularly of the father , to the black mourner whom Lady Crewe called amongst them . My garb , or the newspapers ...
... nearly of the same colour , though from so infe- rior an incitement , were the looks and attention of the Grattans , particularly of the father , to the black mourner whom Lady Crewe called amongst them . My garb , or the newspapers ...
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... nearly in a whisper , a short character of me and of my conduct , of which I heard just enough to know that such was her theme ; and then , more audibly , she proceeded to state , that far from writing against the emigrants , I had ...
... nearly in a whisper , a short character of me and of my conduct , of which I heard just enough to know that such was her theme ; and then , more audibly , she proceeded to state , that far from writing against the emigrants , I had ...
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Сторінка 200 - I beg a truce," (The doctor in a passion cried) " Your raillery is misapplied ; Experience I have dearly bought ; You know I am not worth a groat : But you resolved to have your jest, And 'twas a folly to contest ; Then, since you now have done your worst, Pray leave me where you found me first.
Сторінка 381 - I hasten — if that be a word I can ever use again — to make personal inquiry how you are. I have been very ill, very little apparently, but with nights of consuming restlessness and tears. I have now called in Dr. Holland, who understands me marvellously, and I am now much as usual ; no, not that — still tormented by nights without repose — but better. My spirits have been dreadfully saddened of late by whole days — nay weeks — of helplessness for any employment. They have but just revived....
Сторінка 322 - ... deeply disturbed that my poor patient should be so long without sustenance or medicine ; but I durst not intrude, though anxiously I kept at hand in case of any sudden summons. When, at length, the priest re-appeared, I found my dearest invalid as placid as before this ceremony, though fully convinced it was meant as the annunciation of his expected and approaching departure. Dr. Elloi now came not only every day, but almost every hour of the day, to obtain another interview ; but my beloved,...
Сторінка 327 - this sleep is critical ! a crisis arrives ! Pray God— Almighty God !— that it be fav ." I could not proceed. Alex, looked aghast, but firm. I sent him to call Payne. I intimated to her my opinion that this sleep was important, but kept a composure astonishing, for when no one would give me encouragemcnt, I compelled myself to appear not to want it, to deter them from giving me despair. Another hour passed of concentrated feelings, of breathless dread. His face had still its unruffled serenity,...
Сторінка 352 - October ; and were you not detained in London by such a son as I hear you are happy in, I should wish you there too. Apropos to October, I have not your Father's admirable verses upon that month; those upon...
Сторінка 37 - I am very happy to see you," I felt such a glow of satisfaction, that, involuntarily, I burSt forth with its expression, incoherently, but delightedly and irresistibly, though I cannot remember how. He certainly was not displeased, for his smile was brightened and his manner was moSt flattering, as he repeated that he was very glad to see me, and added that he had known me, " though without sight, very long : for I have read you, — and been charmed with your books — charmed and entertained. I...