'While we were [visiting] at Harpton Court, passing one forenoon in Mr. Grote [husband]'s dressing-room, I asked him (as was my wont to do), "What are you reading there, George?"
'"I am studying Degerando's 'Histoire des Systemes de Philosophie," and here is something which it will amuse [italics]you[end italics] to read (handing me the book).
'I looked through the passage, and then enjoyed a hearty laugh over it, along with the Historian [Grote].'
Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: George Grote Print: Book
'While we were [visiting] at Harpton Court, passing one forenoon in Mr. Grote [husband]'s dressing-room, I asked him (as was my wont to do), "What are you reading there, George?"
'"I am studying Degerando's 'Histoire des Systemes de Philosophie," and here is something which it will amuse [italics]you[end italics] to read (handing me the book).
'I looked through the passage, and then enjoyed a hearty laugh over it, along with the Historian [Grote].'
Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Harriet Grote Print: Book
