Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Mr. Irving” in chapter 3 of Jula Ward Howe, Reminiscences: 1819-1899:

...e evening, and upon him devolved the duty of inaugurating proceedings by an address of welcome to the distinguished guest. People who sat near me whispered, He'll break down—he always does. Mr. Irving rose, and uttered a sentence or two. His friends interrupted him by applause which was intended to encourage him, but which entirely overthrew his self-possession. He hesitated, stammered, and sa...
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