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CC-H.766.005
3 Feb 1766:42 (58)
A few nights since at a ball in a large town within a few
miles from London, a young lady, who had a fortune of about
2000l. which her father had scraped together in trade, was
solicited to dance by a young gentleman of good person and
address; whom the lady scornfully refused to accept of for a
partner; and on being asked by some of her acquaintance the
reason of her refusal, she replied because he was a linen-
draper, and was determined not to dance with a tradesman;
which, being buzz'd about she was obliged to sit by herself
for a considerable time, no gentleman offering his service,
to her no small mortification. At length a young gentleman,
dressed like an officer, offering his service, which she
joyfully accepted; but after two or three dances, somebody
whispered in her ear, that her partner's father was a
butcher in such a market; which had so much effect on the
young lady's pride, that she fainted away, and obliged to
quit the room. (Some American fairs, follow their example)
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