...the water and when he has reached ground encumbers him with help? The notice which i/ou have taken of my labours, had it been early, had been kind; but...not want it. I hope it is no very cynical asperity to confess obligation where no benefit has been received, or to be unwilling that the public should...

...for life in the water, and, when he has reached ground, encumbers him with help7 The notice which you have been pleased to take of my labours, had it been...been kind; but it has been delayed . . . till I am known and do not want it.' Chesterton, G(ilbert) K(eith) 1874-1936 Poet, novelist, writer of DETECTIVE...

...hills." Here is a similar example from Samuel Johnson's letter to Chesterfield: The notice which you have been pleased to take of my labours, had it been early, had been kind; but it has been delayed until I am indifferent, and cannot enjoy it; till I am solitary, and cannot impart it; till I am known,...

...for life in the water and when he has reached ground encumbers him with help? The notice which you have been pleased to take of my labours, had it been...and cannot enjoy it, till I am solitary and cannot import it, till I am known and do not want it." Bate especially admired the paradoxical reversals that...