And at best, let frugality and parsimony be the virtues of the merchant, how much is his punctual dealing below a gentleman's charity to the poor, or hospitality among his neighbours... The Spectator - Page 191726 - 312 pagesFull view - About this book
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...upon balancing his books, and watching over his expences? And at best, let frugality and parsimony be the virtues of the merchant, how much is his punctual...dealing below a gentleman's charity to the poor, or hospitality among his neighbours?"1 The merchant Sir Andrew Freeport replies by noting in pa--m'j the... | |
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