 Baron Munchausen." There is one kind of conversation which most people aim at, and in which almost every one fails ; it is that of story-telling. It is very common for these gentry to lay one under the persecution of a long story, and be as much in earnest,...  The Dramatic Works of John O'Keeffe - Seite 192von John O'Keeffe - 1798Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | Jonathan Swift, Thomas Sheridan - 1729 - 236 Seiten
...Felicity of the whole Kingdom depended upon what he faid. A Humour very unaccountable! That a Man fliall be letting off Words for an Hour or two, with a very innocent Intention, and after he has done his beft, only makes me uneafy, and himfelf contemptible.... | |
 | Jonathan Swift, Thomas Sheridan - 1730 - 284 Seiten
...\vhole 'Kingdom depended upon flfhat he ,laid. A Humour very unaccourit'» able 1 That a Man fhall be letting off Words for an Hour or two, with a very innocent Intention, and after he has done his beft, only makes me uneafy, and himletF 'contemptible.... | |
 | John O'Keeffe - 1833 - 48 Seiten
...Girl" and " Baron Munchausen." There is one kind of conversation which most people aim at, and in which almost every one fails ; it is that of story-telling....letting off words for an hour or two, with a very innoлЗ cent intention, and after he has done his best, only make himself and his companions uneasy.... | |
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