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...restraints from which Foote is free.' WILKES. 'Garrick's wit is more like Lord Chesterfield's.' JOHNSON. 'The first time I was in company with Foote was at Fitzherbert's. 1776l FOOTE'S IRRESISTIBILITY 311 Having no good opinion of the fellow, I was resolved not to be pleased;...

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