Autobiography, 1784 [ Places / Practices ]
… their senseless attentions at; and my sometimes cold, some- times indignant, reception of their odd complimentary addresses, was received at first with most unmerited displeasure, and in a short time with admiration no less undeserved. … closet where I kept my books; and through that a commodious staircase led to Mr. Piozzi's bed- chamber, and a beautiful dressing-room or study, where he was supposed to receive company, people on business, &c. All this very well furnished …
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