The Spectator, No. 454 (11 August 1712) [ Places / Transport ]
… to know a little of the World, and be of no Character or Significancy in it. To be ever unconcerned, and ever looking on new Objects with an endless Curiosity, is a Delight known only to those who are turned for Speculation: Nay, they … the Hint that he was going through Long-Acre towards St. James's : While he whipped up James-Street , we drove for King-Street , to save the Pass at St. Martin's-Lane . The Coachmen took care to meet, jostle, and threaten each other … buying any thing. The Silk-worms are, it seems, indulged by the Tradesmen; for tho' they never buy, they are ever talking of new Silks, Laces and Ribbands, and serve the Owners in getting them Customers as their common Dunners do in …
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