At the Ball (1815) [ Practices ]
… so afraid: but Mr. Frank Churchill was so extremely—and there was a mat to step upon. I shall never forget his extreme politeness. Oh, Mr. Frank Church- hill, I must tell you my mother's spectacles have never been in fault since; the rivet … do you like my trimming ?—How has Wright done my hair ? “With many other relative questions, all answered with patient politeness." Mrs. Elton then said, "Nobody can think less of dress in general than I do : but upon such an occasion as …
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