At the Ball (1815) [ Practices ]
… who had so many intimates and confidants, was not the very first distinction in the scale of vanity. She liked his open manners, but a little less of open heartedness would have made him a higher character. —General benevolence, but not … I am extremely pleased with him. You may believe me. I never compliment. I think him a very handsome young man, and his manners are precisely what I like and approve, —So truly the gentleman, without the least conceit or puppyism. You must …
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