Where would he have been if it had not been for Boswell and Thrale, and their imitators?
Mrs. Thrale was strolling about, and came to us as we got out of the chaise.
He was quite a lad before Dr. Johnson drank Mrs. Thrale's tea.
On one subject only could Mrs. Thrale be tedious—her pedigree.
It is no longer the fashion to blush as well as weep for Mrs. Thrale.
“If there be no duel I am sorry for Mr. Long,” said Mrs. Thrale.
Mrs. Thrale was now very polite to Signor Piozzi, and so also was Mr. Thrale.
Mrs. Thrale was wont to allege that she sat for the fair gambler.
It was to Murphy, Johnson owed his introduction to Mr. Thrale.
Gwen took the letter from Widow Thrale, but did not unfold it.