OE ENGLISH SOCIETY. conjectures, that because they do not delight in political warfare, they keep themselves back as much as possible in the presence of others, We did not know that English ladies were either so political or so discreet, or that vivacity and the graces were such heavy losers from these unsuspected causes Perhaps this lady did not know that the English educate, or rather did once educate, women of fashion for home: A man of sense will desire to find in his domestic associate good taste; general information,. and a correct judgment. In the course of their literarypursuits and conversation together, he will take pleasure in refin, ing and improving her mind but he would not delight in a wife who will be always introducing subjects for debate, who. will be always disputing the palm of victory. Competition and emulation do not contain the elements of domestic happiness. Hemarried for a companion, not for a competitor. Rivalry is no. great promoterofaffection nor does superiority c.6
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