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able females ſpend half the night in going from one place to another to diſplay their finery, repeat commonplace compliments, and raiſe envy in their acquaintance whom they endeavour to outſhine. Women, who are engaged in thoſe ſcenes, muſt ſpend more time in dreſs than they ought to do, and it will occupy their thoughts when they ſhould be better employed.
In the fine Lady how few traits do we obſerve of thoſe affections which dignify human nature! If ſhe has any maternal tenderneſs, it is of a childiſh kind. We cannot be too careful not to verge on this character; though
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