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RAG.780.167
28 Sep 1780:21,22 (309)
From The Lady's and Gentleman's Magazine.
. . . [Essay on spendthrifts]
The youth, just out of his apprenticeship, wonders how the
old tradesman who preceded him could be so long in gaining a
fortune, . . . he is determined to shew the present
generation what may be done. Three parts of what the good
old folks had been many years scraping together, are by the
young fool expended in fitting up a shop elegantly. . . This
parade of appearances, attracts the notice of a female of
fortune, and Hymen ties the fatal knot. Every thing must be
properly supported: a country house is purchased, and a
phaeton and pair to conduct them thither. They figure at
Ranelagh, the Opera, and every polite place of amusement,
till at last the polite youth figures in--- the Gazette,
madam returns with disgrace to her parents, and her wise
husband finishes his days in a goal. . .
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