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契息克林荫道 Chiswick Mall
威廉·萨克雷(WilliamThackeray)

The Mall, Chiswick, June 15, 18-
MADAM,-After her six years’residence at the Mall, I have the honour and happiness of presenting Miss Amelia Sedley to her parents, as a young lady not unworthy to occupy a fitting position in their polished and refined circle. Those virtues which characterize the young English gentlewoman, those accomplishments which become her birth and station, will not be found wanting in the amiable Miss Sedley, whose INDUSTRY and OBEDIENCE have endeared her to her instructors, and whose delightful sweetness of temper has charmed her AGED and her YOUTHFUL companions.
In music, in dancing, in orthography', in every variety of embroideryand needlework, she will be found to have realized her friends' fondest wishes. In geography there is still much to be desired; and a careful and undeviating use of the backboard', for four hours daily during the next three years, is recommended as necessary to the acquirement of that dignified DEPORTMENTAND CARRIAGE, so requisite for every young lady of FASHION.
In the principles of religion and morality. Miss Sedley will be found worthy of an establishment which has been honoured by the presence of THE GREAT LEXICOGRAPHER, and the patronage of the admirable Mrs. Chapone. In leaving the Mall, Miss Amelia carries with her the hearts of her companions, and the affectionate regards of her mistress, who has the honour to subscribe herself.
Madam,
Your most obliged humble servant.
BARBARA PINKERTON
P. S.-Miss Sharp accompanies Miss Sedley It is particularly requested that Miss Sharp's stay in Russell Square may not exceed ten days. The family of distinction with whom she is engaged, desire to avail themselves of her services as soon as possible.