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CC-H.770.020
25 Sep 1770:12 (300)
I have observed with regret that men of the finest
endowments; both natural and acquired,, are frequently
erroneous in their judgments, and ridiculous in their
tastes. . . [29 lines discussing "reigning vices" of
fashion.] Mention the name of an absent lady or gentleman,
and it is ten to one, but you learn something of her gown
and petticoat, or of his new suit.
A ball is of great help to discourse, and a birth day or
wedding, furnishes conversation for a twelve month after. .
. [5 more lines, listing two more examples.]
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