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Page 396
... Addison's advancement , to tell him how poor Rowe was grieved at his displeasure , and what satisfaction he expressed at Mr. Addison's good fortune ; which he expressed so naturally , that he ( Mr. Pope ) could not but think him sincere ...
... Addison's advancement , to tell him how poor Rowe was grieved at his displeasure , and what satisfaction he expressed at Mr. Addison's good fortune ; which he expressed so naturally , that he ( Mr. Pope ) could not but think him sincere ...
Page 415
... Addison put the play into his hands , he only told him , it was the work of a Gentleman in the Company ; and when it was received , as is confessed , with cold disapprobation , he was probably less willing to claim it . Tickell omitted ...
... Addison put the play into his hands , he only told him , it was the work of a Gentleman in the Company ; and when it was received , as is confessed , with cold disapprobation , he was probably less willing to claim it . Tickell omitted ...
Page 417
... Addison would be suitably rewarded . Before the arrival of king George , he was made secretary to the regency , and was required by his office to send notice ... Addison . Steele thought the humour of the Freeholder too nice and ADDISON 417.
... Addison would be suitably rewarded . Before the arrival of king George , he was made secretary to the regency , and was required by his office to send notice ... Addison . Steele thought the humour of the Freeholder too nice and ADDISON 417.
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