The Summing Up, Part 354, Volume 1The reminiscences of the author's lifetime; insight on life and art; education, discipline and training of a writer. |
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... told me that as an articled clerk he was once invited to dine with my grandfather . My grandfather carved the beef ... told me that no one took any notice . He also told me that my grandfather was the ugliest little man he ever [ 14 ]
... told me that as an articled clerk he was once invited to dine with my grandfather . My grandfather carved the beef ... told me that no one took any notice . He also told me that my grandfather was the ugliest little man he ever [ 14 ]
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... told me with the fervour of the proselyte . I should not blame him because he inspired me with a passionate admiration for certain works that time has shown to be not so admirable . When he arrived he found me reading Tom Jones , which ...
... told me with the fervour of the proselyte . I should not blame him because he inspired me with a passionate admiration for certain works that time has shown to be not so admirable . When he arrived he found me reading Tom Jones , which ...
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... told them what to do . For my part I must candidly say that I hope the present state of things will last my time . But we live in an era of rapid change and I may yet see the countries of the west given over to the rule of com- munism ...
... told them what to do . For my part I must candidly say that I hope the present state of things will last my time . But we live in an era of rapid change and I may yet see the countries of the west given over to the rule of com- munism ...
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