Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Ri): 1773.10.07

VGW(RI.773.076
7 Oct 1773:23 (387)
THE LAUGHING PHILOSOPHER.
When I take an attentive survey of mankind, 
From their follows and vices diversion I find;
Their humours, caprices, their whims, and odd ways, 
Sensations of mirth in me constantly raise.
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When widows, dress'd up like girls of fifteen, 
In the front of a side box, are mad to be seen;
When a blooming young creature to three score is ty'd, 
That to routs and to plays she in di'monds may ride;
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