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CG-NH.767.001
12 Jan 1767:41 (545)
ANECDOTE. From a late English paper. . . [followed by 34
lines telling story of an old gentleman who gave an
entertainment for his friends] as soon as a sumptuous desert
was brought in, a melodious concert of an agreeable variety
of instruments was heard in the next room. . . [4 more lines
reporting gentleman's speech] it is time for one my age to
withdraw: but I hope those who are disposed for dancing will
accept of a ball which I have ordered to be prepared for
you. Before the fiddles strike up, give me leave to make a
short reflection on this entertainment. . . [followed by 14
lines of old gentleman's didactic explanations]
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