" Prettiness " refers to external beauty on a small scale. " Grace of manner " is a natural gift. "Elegance" implies cultivation. "Well-bred" is referable to general conduct rather than individual actions. " Beautiful" is the strongest word of its class, implying softness and delicacy in addition to everything that is in similar words. "No, Algernon, I cannot marry you. Papa will not allow it." "Why Dot?" " Because he says you are an actor." "Well, I must say your father is much kinder than the critics."
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Evening Star, Issue 7412, 6 January 1888, Page 2
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82Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 Evening Star, Issue 7412, 6 January 1888, Page 2
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