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… of such an appointment and strongly opposed it, was such that elite Society itself formed opposing camps and common civility was a victim. By the end of December, the Regency had become the dominant and divisive topic of conversation and … in the locality through their presence and ostentatious display, as well as through their conscientious attention to civility and the paternalistic niceties of hospitality. The nonstop socializing could be exhausting, though, as Lady … were expected to step temporarily out of their social sphere and mix with, or even cater to, their social inferiors. Civility and sociability mattered in securing votes. Voters expected treats and feasts and candidates who would not think …
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