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NYM(G.753.068
20 Aug 1753:12 (54)
Melanthia came to town upon the death of her father, with a
very large fortune, and with the reputation of a much
larger; she was therefore followed and caressed by many men
of rank, and by some of understanding; but having an
insatiable desire of pleasure, she was not at leisure, from
the theatres, visits, and assemblies, to attend seriously to
any proposal, but was still impatient for a new flatterer,
and neglected marriage as always in her power. . . 'Till in
time her admirers fell away, some wearied with treating,
other
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