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SCG-C.750.039
9-16 Jul 1750:11 (842)
From Memoirs of Literature, vol. III. page 392.
A man, who wears good cloaths, fine linen, and a long
stately perriwig; who follows the fashion even to a scruple;
who stands upright and has an easy way; who walks nimbly,
takes and offers snuff to every body about him: who dances
well, sings methodically, plays at several games, swears now
and then to enliven his discourse. . . [3 lines] who knows
something of Moliere, and some jests taken from the Italian
farces of Arlequin, . . . [4 lines] Such an one is generally
called a man of wit and merit.
On the contrary, a man little careful to follow the
fashion; decently cloathed, but without affectation, and
with great plainness; somewhat thoughtful, and serious;
speaking to the purpose. . . [2 lines] who does not sing;
who seldom appears in a circle, unless he is invited to it.
. . [6 lines] Such an one is slighted as a man of no parts.
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