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IL.782.100
4 Nov 1782:11 (5/235)
From the Westminster Magazine, for May, 1782. History of
Maria. Communicated in a letter found among her papers
after her death. To Mr. C---.
Sir, My sudden departure from E---, and the uncertainty of
every friend concerning my situation, are circumstances
that, I doubt now, 'ere now have been interpreted much to my
disadvantage. . . [narrative of seduction of young woman.]
Hence dress and finery were my sole studies, and youth and
folly like my own my sole companions. . . The elegance of
apparel, the splendour of a ball-room, or the variations of
the fashion, were strongly recommended. . .
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