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SCG-C.745.019
2 Sep 1745:11 (597)
From the Universal Spectator.
The importance of education must be allow'd of the utmost
service to youth, by forming their judgments, and instilling
those ideas, which ought to be the rule of their future
conduct. How shocking, then is it to consider, that many
of our modern young ladies are deficient in this material
point? That their knowledge should extend no farther than
knowing how to dress and dance well, and where a patch may
be placed to advantage? . . . [2/3 column]
The vain coquet, by studied arts,
Endeavours to trapan our hearts:
At operas, ridottos, plays,
She could attend whole nights and days:
Tossing her time and care employs,
Nor can she taste substantial joys.
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