Female Tatler on shopping (1709) [ Practices ]
… of gay fancies, fit for Sea-captains' wives, Sheriffs' feasts, and Taunton-dean ladies. This, Madam, is wonderful charming. This, Madam, is so diverting a silk. This, Madam--my stars! how cool it looks! But this, Madam--ye Gods! would …
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