I am sure (said she) they have affected me" — " Why (said Johnson, smiling, and rolling himself about,) that is, because, dearest, you're a dunce." When she some time afterwards mentioned this to him, he said with equal truth and politeness ; " Madam,... The life of Samuel Johnson ... including A journal of his tour to the ... - Page 84 by James Boswell - 1835 Full view -
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