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Mr . Hemmings change their dreſs every day of their Lives before dinner. And what was the use of myputting up your last new Coat, if you are neverto pu wear it." — "Do be satisfied with being fineyourself, & leave your husband alone." — To put anend to this altercation, & soften the evident vexationof her1 Sister in law, Emma, ( tho’though in no Spirits to make such nonsense easy) began to admire hergown. – It produced immediate complacency. — "Do you like it? – said she. – I am very happy. – Ithas been exceſsively very2 much admired; – but sometimes I thinkthe pattern too large. — I shall wear one tomorrowthat I think you will prefer to this. — Have youseen the one I gave Margaret?" —Dinner came, & except when Mrs . R.Robert looked ather husband’s head, she continued gay & flippant,chiding Elizth ..Elizabeth for the profusion on of the Table,& absolutely protesting against the entrance of having the roast Turkey — which formed the only exception to "Yousee your dinner" ,. brought in — "I do beg & en::treat that no Turkey may be seen to day. I amreally frightened out of my wits with the numberof dishes we have already. Let us have no TurkeyI beseech you." — "My dear, replied Eliz.Elizabeth the Turkeyis roasted, & it may just as well come in, as & stayin the Kitchen. Besides If it is cut, I ainm hopes my Fathermay be tempted to eat a bit, for it is rather afavourite dish."

Footnotes

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Originally 'his'? Back to context...
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Again 'y' adapted to form a caret. Back to context...
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