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July 13, 1825
The Massachusetts Spy, And Worcester County Advertiser
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
During his courtship of Miss Porter, whom he later married, Dr. Johnson confessed his lowly origins, lack of money, and a hanged uncle. She replied wittily that she had no money either and fifty relatives who deserved hanging.
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Dr. Johnson.—When Dr. Johnson courted Miss Porter, whom he afterwards married, he told her, " that he was of mean extraction, that he had no money, and that an uncle of his had been hanged!" The Lady. by way of reducing herself to equality with him, replied, " that she had no more money than himself, and that though none of her relations had been hanged, she had fifty who deserved hanging."
What sub-type of article is it?
Witty Remark
Marriage Or Courtship
What keywords are associated?
Dr Johnson
Miss Porter
Courtship
Witty Reply
Hanged Relatives
Marriage Anecdote
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Johnson
Miss Porter
Filler Details
Topic
Humorous Courtship Exchange Between Dr. Johnson And Miss Porter
Key Persons
Dr. Johnson
Miss Porter
Event Details
Dr. Johnson told Miss Porter during courtship that he was of mean extraction, had no money, and an uncle hanged. She replied she had no money and fifty relations who deserved hanging.