The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.J. M. Dent, 1925 |
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... servant to say he was not at home when he really was . " 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 ...
... servant to say he was not at home when he really was . " 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 ...
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... servant before him , upon an accusation of having stolen some money from him ; but it having come out that he had laid it purposely in the servant's way , in order to try his honesty , Sir Godfrey sent the master to prison . " 1 JOHNSON ...
... servant before him , upon an accusation of having stolen some money from him ; but it having come out that he had laid it purposely in the servant's way , in order to try his honesty , Sir Godfrey sent the master to prison . " 1 JOHNSON ...
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... servant , Mr. Francis Barber , whom he looked upon as particu- larly under his protection , and whom he had all along treated truly as an humble friend . Having asked Dr. Brocklesby what would be a proper annuity to a favourite servant ...
... servant , Mr. Francis Barber , whom he looked upon as particu- larly under his protection , and whom he had all along treated truly as an humble friend . Having asked Dr. Brocklesby what would be a proper annuity to a favourite servant ...
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