one hand without having prudence in the other, and is particularly careful that the effects of Bacchus shall not prevent the more sensible joys, of Venus. Two pounds two shillings is her price to stran- gers, but if a very old and good, acquain- tance, she will not refuse half the sum.
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Miss Cl—rk, No. 116, Wardour-street.
If any wench Venus's girdle wears,
Altho' she be ever so ugly,
Roses and lilys will quickly appear,
And her face look wond'rous smugly.
In some respeCt Miss C—— verifies this remark of Mr. Gay, for very little else than her wearing Venus's girdle can invite any to admire so plain a counte- nance; she is tall and lusty, with dark hair and eyes, a very indifferent set of teeth, and a very flat face; she is now twenty-five, has followed the trade some years, and never refuses any sum scarce that is offered her.
Miss
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Miss W—ls—n, No 1, Little-court,
Castle-street, Leicester fields.
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Nature for meat and drink provides a place,
And when receiv'd they fill their certain space;
Hence thirst and hunger may be satisfy'd,
But this repletion is to love deny'd.
This pretty piece of animation wants not the aid of art to make her shine one of the most conspicuous in the list of tra- ding nymphs; altho' she cannot be called very handsome, still she is a fine girl, and nature has sufficiently furnish'd her with those beauties the nicest hand of art would only deface. Her want of pride (which is in this age a very rare perfection) sets off to superior advantage every feature; her goodness of temper and disposition acts as a security to her most valuable acquaintance, and her just- ness of principle gains her the esteem of all who have the happiness of knowing her. She is the daughter of a gentleman who holds a considerable place under government, has had a genteel education, and seems quite untainted with the vices of the town; her great attachment to Mr. J——n, of the theatre, is a bar to her see- ing much company; with them that has the good fortune to sleep with her, will find she
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