The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction - Volume 12, No. 327, August 16, 1828 by Various
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contracted, figure good, two false teeth.
_Non-essentials_.--Bad-tempered, economical almost to parsimony. Sings a great deal, but has no voice. Dances well; a Roman Catholic. _Miscellaneous Information_.--Fond of winning at cards. A particular dislike to large whiskers; disapproves of hunting; makes her own gowns, and likes to have them admired. No. 26. _Fortune_.--16,000_l_. from her father, who is dead, and 10,000_l_. more certain on the death of her mother, who is at present ill. It is hoped that her complaint is dropsy, but more information on this point shall be given in our next Number. _Person_.--Fair, with fine blue eyes, good teeth, beautiful light hair. Tall and well made. Hands and feet bad. _Non-essentials_.--Weak in understanding, and rather ungovernable in temper. Has been taught all fashionable accomplishments; plays well on the harp; sings Italian. Bites her nails, cannot pronounce her h's, and misplaces her v's and w's. Her father was a butcher. _Miscellaneous Information_.--Keeps a recipe-book, and is fond of prescribing for colds and tooth-aches. Has a great dislike to lawyers. Eats onions. Fond of bull-finches and canary-birds. Collects seals. Attends lectures on chemistry. Sits with her mouth open. No. 43. |
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