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MG-A(P.728.002
3-10 Dec 1728:11,12 [65]
Sir, In my second paper, I intimated my design of improving
the fair sex, by giving some finishing touches to them who
are already the most beautiful pieces in human nature:
. . . [advice to women, pointing out their "defects" and
criticising their activities, followed by an allegory of a
country woman and a fairy, 64 lines]
She was of a ready apprehension; and soon learnt every thing
so as to [page torn]
teachers. Every holiday, she danced upon [page torn]
with a superior grace to any of her cou [page torn]
voice was sweeter than any shepherd's pip [page torn]
the songs, which she used to sing
. . . [130 lines]
She frequently heard people relate, and lament over her
adventures: songs were made upon them, which drew tears from
all eyes: she often took a pleasure in singing those songs
with her companions and would often weep with the rest . . .
[10 lines, signed] The Plain-Dealer.
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