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And both at the banker's expense. -r But with what kind grace, said Don Cleofas, does he submit to the feeding people to laugh at him. 0, answered the De mon, he is not of the party:-if he were, they would lard him with compli ments, and sugar him over 'with flattery; but, as he happens to be absent, their oh servations respecting him are as piquant as his ragouts.-the fact is, that about half an hour previous to the arrival of his com pany, the banker received a letter from one of his partners, to request his immediate presence in the city, on a matter of the greatest import'ance.' This summons he thought it necessary to obey; and left a.
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And both at the banker's expense. -r But with what kind grace, said Don Cleofas, does he submit to the feeding people to laugh at him. 0, answered the De mon, he is not of the party:-if he were, they would lard him with compli ments, and sugar him over 'with flattery; but, as he happens to be absent, their oh servations respecting him are as piquant as his ragouts.-the fact is, that about half an hour previous to the arrival of his com pany, the banker received a letter from one of his partners, to request his immediate presence in the city, on a matter of the greatest import'ance.' This summons he thought it necessary to obey; and left a.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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To a banker in the city, whose ambition it is to be a man of fashion at the west-end of the town. As he had been informed, on very good authority, that the first step towards attain'n'lg this preeminence, was to take a handsome house in a fashionable street,-to decorate it with. elegant farni ture,-to fill the cellar with a variety of 'wines;-and to establish a 'good 'cook in the kitchen - he did not delay to qualify himself, according to this recommendation, for his entrée into 'high life. Being thus prepared to give his elegant entertain ments, it did not require any great exertion of Machiavelian policy to procure fashion able people to partake of them - and he really enjoys a very pretty Sprinkle of stylish acquaintance among those who will go any where in search of dissipation, and familiarize themselves with any one who will undertake to procure 'it for them. Such is the history of the company whom you see enjoying an excellent supper, and.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the nature of human behavior, vanity, social class, and wealth by following two men on a supernatural journey through 18th century London. In his signature satirical style, the author reveals the contradictory and often shocking behavior of humanity, especially London's elite. Through the eyes of the main characters, the book examines human nature's complexities, from the desire for extravagance, love's follies, to the search for personal fulfillment. By offering a unique perspective on topics still relevant today, this book remains a significant work for understanding the paradoxical nature of our society and ourselves. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781334086250_0
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