The life of Samuel Johnson, , comprehending an account of his studies and numerous works, in chronological order; a series of his epistolary correspondence and conversations with many eminent persons . 9:— Mrs. Williamss account of Mrs. Johnson was, that she had a good understanding, andgreat sensibility, but inclined to be satirical. Her first husband died insolvent; her sons weremuch disgusted with her for her second marriage, peihaps because they, being struggling toget advanced in life, were mortified to think she had allied herself to a man who had not anyvisible means of being usefu
The life of Samuel Johnson, , comprehending an account of his studies and numerous works, in chronological order; a series of his epistolary correspondence and conversations with many eminent persons . 9:— Mrs. Williamss account of Mrs. Johnson was, that she had a good understanding, andgreat sensibility, but inclined to be satirical. Her first husband died insolvent; her sons weremuch disgusted with her for her second marriage, peihaps because they, being struggling toget advanced in life, were mortified to think she had allied herself to a man who had not anyvisible means of being useful to them ; however, she always retained her affection for they [Dr. and Mrs. Johnson] resided in Gough Square, her son, the officer, knocked atthe door, and asked the maid if her mistress was at home. She answered, Yes, sir, but she issick in bed. Oh, says he, if its so, tell her that her son Jervis called to know how she did;and was going away. The maid begged she might run up to tell her mistress, and, withoutattending his answer, left him. Mrs. Johnson, enraptured to hear her son was below, desiredthe maid to tell bim she longed to embrace him. When the maid descended, the gentleman. MRS. JOHNSON 42 BOSWELLs life of JOKNSON. M736. than ordinary passion ; and she having signified her willingness toaccept of his hand, he went to Lichfield to ask his mothers consent tothe marriage, which he could not but be conscious was a very imprudentscheme, both on account of their disparity of years, and her want offortune. But Mis. Johnson knew too well the ardour of her sonstemper, and was too tender a parent to oppose his inclinations. I know not for what reason the marriage ceremony was not performedat Birmingham; but a resolution was taken that it should be at Derby,for which place the bride and bridegroom set out on horseback, I supposein very good humour. But though Mr. Topham Beauclerk used archlyto mention Johnsons having told him with much gravity, Sir, it wasa love
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