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NYG(W.766.006
20 Jan 1766:31 (351)
London, November, 1765. 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, 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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