The Life of Beau Nash (1762) [ People ]
… gained him the acquaintance of several persons qualified to lead the fashion both by birth and fortune. To gain the friendship of the young nobility little more is requisite than much submission and very fine clothes; dress has a … made one of those who are called very good company, and assurance gave him an air of elegance and case. … "To gain the friendship of the young nobility little more is requisite than much submission and very fine clothes; dress has a …
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