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CG-NL.766.005
14 Feb 1766:41 (118)
London, Nov. 7. 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 for a partner; and on being
asked by some of her acquaintance the reason for her
refusal, she replied because he was a linen-draper, and was
determined not to dance with a trades-man; which being
buzzed 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, offered 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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