Mrs Ch-tf-d

Lord Chesterfield has finely combated this idea in a paper which he wrote in the World, and which merits being transcribed in letters of gold. His Lordship says, “It is a vulgar notion, and worthy of the vulgar, for it is both false and absurd, that passionate people are the best natured people in the world, They are a little hasty it is true; a trifle will put them in a fury; and while they are in that fury, they neither know nor care what they say or do; but then, as soon as it is over, they are extremely sorry, and repent them heartily for any injury or mischief they did. This panegyric on these choleric good-natured people, when examined and simplified, amounts in plain common sense, and English, to this: that they are good-natured, when not ill-natured; and that when, in their fits of rage, they have said or done any things that have brought them to the gaol or gallows, they are extremely sorry for it.”

So far my Lord Chesterfield, we could quote him much farther, with pleasure, had we room; but to apply. This lady is about twenty-one, very pretty, and genteel, but unfortunately gives way to passion so immoderately, that at times, it is dangerous to be in her company. But when we view all her personal attractions, her soft complexion, enamelled only by nature, her enchanting blue eyes, and her lovely flaxen ringlets, her pretty mouth, in fine, everything that can give delight, we must forget her one frailty, and almost dispute so great an authority as Lord Chesterfield, though seemingly so well supported by wit and just reasonings. Having discussed this matter so amply, we shall only add, that Mrs. C has been three years upon the town, has a fine hand and arm. Sings a good song, and is in keeping by a Sir T---s L----, in whose absence only she is to be had for a brace or two of the King's pictures in gold.