Major Writers of America, Volume 1Harcourt, Brace & World, 1962 Selections from the writings of fifteen important American authors, including portions of novels, short stories, prose and poems. |
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... gout which kept him in his house for six painful weeks . In the midst of it he wrote this piece of self - accusation ... GOUT . Many things ; you have ate and drank too freely , and too much indulged those legs of yours in their ...
... gout which kept him in his house for six painful weeks . In the midst of it he wrote this piece of self - accusation ... GOUT . Many things ; you have ate and drank too freely , and too much indulged those legs of yours in their ...
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... Gout , and as many reproaches ; but pray , Madam , a truce with your corrections ! GOUT . No , Sir , no , I will not abate a particle of what is so much for your good , therefore- FRANKLIN . Oh ! Ehhh ! -It is not fair to say I take no ...
... Gout , and as many reproaches ; but pray , Madam , a truce with your corrections ! GOUT . No , Sir , no , I will not abate a particle of what is so much for your good , therefore- FRANKLIN . Oh ! Ehhh ! -It is not fair to say I take no ...
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... GOUT . So it is . You philosophers are sages in your maxims , and fools in your conduct . FRANKLIN . But do you charge among my crimes , that I return in a carriage from Mr. Brillon's ? GOUT . Certainly ; for , having been seated all ...
... GOUT . So it is . You philosophers are sages in your maxims , and fools in your conduct . FRANKLIN . But do you charge among my crimes , that I return in a carriage from Mr. Brillon's ? GOUT . Certainly ; for , having been seated all ...
Contents
WILLIAM BRADFORD | 3 |
My Father and Your Father To | 4 |
Introduction | 10 |
Copyright | |
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