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VGW(RI.771.011
2 May 1771:12 (260)
London, February 21. . . A certain Dutchess, who is a
principal promoter of the new Opera-house, declared lately,
she would persist in support of Mrs. C. whatever was the
consequence; "for, said she, I hate the thoughts of mixing
with any body, merely because they have half a guinea in
their pocket; and that such scum should sit on the same
bench, and think themselves on a level with the first
nobility."
"I agree with you (says Lady A---r) and am grieved to
think, that we are one day or other to mix in heaven with
the dregs of the people." "God forbid (says the Dutchess) I
should be ever in such company."
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