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VGW(RI.774.010
17 Feb 1774:13 (406)
From the London Magazine. An Original Letter from a Musical
Gentleman in the country to his Friend in Town.
Dear Harry, I have lately received a great many civilities
from an old gentleman in my neighbourhood, who has a niece
to dispose of, and seems very desirous of getting rid of her
in the matrimonial way. He has taken no small pains to fix
me for a nephew; but I cannot, by any means, think of an
union with Miss D--. Miss D-- is, I must confess, a very
fine girl in her person, and she does not want
understanding; but with her beauty and her sense there are
certain accompaniments which will effectually bar any
overtures on my side. She has innumerable crotchets in her
head, not at all to my taste; and indeed, with all her airs,
which she mistakes for graces, the most chromatic
composition I ever met with. Her temper is very rarely in
tune. Her voice is naturally melodious; but she often
throws it out in such a manner that her notes are quite
disconcordant. I have seen her shake with anger, and swell
with envy. . . [26 more lines in same vein. All the musical
terms are in italics, for emphasis.]
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