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VGW(HU.767.020
22 Jan 1767:22, 23 (818)
A Very Interesting Story. Some time since a venerable old
man, who had passed all the offices in one of the chief
towns in Holland with honour and reputation, and gained
great riches without reproach, had some thoughts of retiring
for the rest of his days to his country seat . . . [2/3
column tale, he invited friends to say farewell, served
dinner; a] melodious concert of an agreeable variety of
instruments was heard in the next room . . . [and then
spoke:]
Ladies and Gentlemen, I heartily thank you for this favour;
it is time for one of my age to withdraw; but I hope those
who are disposed for dancing will accept of a ball, which I
have ordered to be prepared for you. Before the fiddles
strike up give me leave to make a short reflection on this
entertainment, which otherwise would appear whimsical and
the affect of humour. . .
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