Trip 325 of 4200 collection book4
Even his entertainments were neglected when hebook18 appeared at any private or public assembly the ladies instead of glowing with pleasure as formerly now tittered or regarded him with looks of disdain and a certain pert little forward coquette with a view to put him out of countenance by raising the laugh at his expense asked him one night at a drum when he had heard from his relations in Poland She succeeded in her design upon the mirth of the audience but was disappointed in the other part of her aim for our hero replied without the least mark of discomposure They are all in good health at your service madam I wish I knew in what part of the world your relations reside that I might return the compliment.... read all
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