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Thomas Morton

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Also known as Mr. Tho. Morton

Early American colonist from Devon, England

Person · Open Library

Born
1764
Died
1838
Works
20

Top works

  • A cure for the heart-ache; a comedy, in five acts, as performed at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden. By Thomas Morton, Esq. Author of Columbus, Zorinski, Way to get married, and Children in the wood
  • The school of reform, or, How to rule a husband
  • Sketches in India
  • The invincibles
  • Education

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
155
Total plays
455

Tags

yacht rock

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Quotes

  • Approbation from Sir Hubert Stanley is praise indeed.
  • Always ding dinging Dame Grundy into my ears - What will Mrs. Grundy say? What will Mrs. Grundy think?
  • Handy, jun. Zounds, the room's in a blaze!Sir Abel. Don't say so, Bob.Handy, jun. What's to be done? Where's your famous preparation for extinguishing flames?Sir Abel. It is not mixed.Handy, jun. Where's your fire escape?Sir Abel. It is not fixed.Handy, jun. Where's your patent fire engine?Sir Abel. 'Tis on the road.Handy, jun. Well, you are never at a loss.Sir Abel. Never.Handy, jun. What's to be done?Sir Abel. I don't know.
  • I eat well, and I drink well, and I sleep well&mdash;but that's all.

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