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Sir Richard Steele. 1671-1729

Though her mien carries much more invitation than command, to behold her is an immediate check to loose behaviour; to love her was a liberal education.[297:3]

Tatler. No. 49.

Will. Honeycomb calls these over-offended ladies the outrageously virtuous.

Spectator. No. 266.