![]() As it was known that they were to have great fortunes, several eminent merchants made their addresses to them but the two eldest said they would never marry, unless they could meet with a Duke, or an Earl at least. ![]() and laughed at their youngest sister, because she spent the greatest part of her time in reading good books. They went out every day upon parties of pleasure, balls, plays, concerts, etc. They gave themselves ridiculous airs, and would not visit other merchants' daughters, nor keep company with any but persons of quality. The two eldest had a great deal of pride, because they were rich. The youngest, as she was handsome, was also better than her sisters. His daughters were extremely handsome, especially the youngest when she was little, every body admired her, and called her The little Beauty so that, as she grew up, she still went by the name of Beauty, which made her sisters very jealous. ![]() ![]() There was once a very rich merchant, who had six children, three sons, and three daughters being a man of sense, he spared no cost for their education, but gave them all kinds of masters. This eBook provided by Kim Pickett and The Hockliffe Project ![]()
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