Benjamin Franklin of Paris, 1776-1785Minton, Balch, 1928 - 225 páginas |
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Página 75 - Helas! Franklin"; then gave him a double kiss, one upon each cheek, and another upon his forehead. When we went into the room to dine, she was placed between the Doctor and Mr. Adams. She carried on the chief of the conversation at dinner, frequently locking her hand into the Doctor's...
Página 161 - Gout. The world may think as it pleases : it is always very complaisant to itself, and sometimes to its friends ; but I very well know, that the quantity of meat and drink proper for a man who takes a reasonable degree of exercise, would be too much for another who never takes any.
Página 126 - Franklin should be introduced to each other. This was done, and they bowed and spoke to each other. This was no satisfaction ; there must be something more. Neither of our philosophers seemed to divine what was wished or expected ; they, however, took each other by the hand. But this was not enough ; the clamor continued, until the explanation came out. ' II faut s'embrasser, a la Franchise.
Página 87 - I am persuaded, however, that he means well for his country, is always an honest man, often a wise one, but sometimes and in some things absolutely out of his senses.
Página 171 - I turned my head from them to an old grey-headed one, who was single on another leaf, and talking to himself. Being amused with his soliloquy, I put it down in writing, in hopes it will likewise amuse her to whom I am so much indebted for the most pleasing of all amusements, her delicious company and heavenly harmony. "It was...
Página 74 - She entered the room with a careless, jaunty air; upon seeing ladies who were strangers to her, she bawled out, "Ah! mon Dieu, where is Franklin? Why did you not tell me there were ladies here?" You must suppose her speaking all this in French. "How I look!" said she, taking hold of a chemise made of tiffany, which she had on over a blue lute-string, and which looked as much upon the decay as her beauty, for she was once a handsome woman; her hair was frizzled; over it she had a small straw...
Página 181 - tis understood that you like Mutton, dine where you will find Mutton. Somebody, it seems, gave it out that I lov'd Ladies; and then everybody presented me their Ladies (or the Ladies presented themselves) to be embrac'd.
Página 74 - She entered the room with a careless, jaunty air. Upon seeing ladies who were strangers to her, she bawled out, ' Ah, mon Dieu ! where is Franklin? Why did you not tell me there were ladies here ? ' You must suppose her speaking all this in French. ' How I look ! ' said she, taking hold of a chemise made of tiffany, which she had on over a blue lutestring, and which looked as much upon the decay as her beauty, — for she was once a handsome woman . Her hair was frizzled ; over it she had a small...
Página 49 - Doctor Franklin, who lately arrived in this country from the English Colonies, is very much run after, and feted, not only by the savants his confreres, but by all people who can get hold of him ; for he is difficult to be approached, and lives in a reserve which is supposed to be directed by the Government.
Página 120 - WILL you hear of a bloody Battle, Lately fought upon the Seas, It will make your Ears to rattle, And your Admiration cease ; Have you heard of Teach the Rover, And his Knavery on the Main ; How of Gold he was a Lover, How he lov'd an ill-got Gain. When the Act of Grace appeared, Captain Teach with all his men, Unto Carolina steered...