I was present, with other ladies, at a public dinner given in honor of Charles Dickens by prominent citizens of New York. The ladies were not bidden to the feast, but were allowed to occupy a small ante-room which, through an open door, commanded a view... Reminiscences, 1819-1899 - Seite 21von Julia Ward Howe - 1899 - 465 SeitenVollansicht - Über dieses Buch
| Julia Ward Howe - 1900 - 534 Seiten
...some years in Spain. A public dinner was given in honor of this event. One who had been present at\it told of Mr. Irving's embarrassment when he was called...distinguished guest. People who sat near me whispered, " He '11 break down — he always does." Mr. Irving rose, and uttered a sentence or two. His friends... | |
| George Lincoln Walton - 1908 - 294 Seiten
...commanded a view of the tables. When the speaking was about to begin, a message came suggesting that we take possession of some vacant seats at the great...evening, and upon him devolved the duty of inaugurating the proceed57 ings by an address of welcome to the distinguished guest. People who sat near me whispered,... | |
| George Lincoln Walton - 1908 - 286 Seiten
...ladies were not bidden to the feast, but were allowed to occupy a small ante-room which, through an open door, commanded a view of the tables. When the...about to begin, a message came suggesting that we take possession of some vacant seats at the great table. This we were glad to do. Washington Irving... | |
| George Lincoln Walton - 1908 - 298 Seiten
...ladies were not bidden to the feast, but were allowed to occupy a small ante-room which, through an open door, commanded a view of the tables. When the...about to begin, a message came suggesting that we take possession of some vacant seats at the great table. This we were glad to do. Washington Irving... | |
| 1899 - 908 Seiten
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