A View of Society and Manners in France, Switzerland, and Germany, Vol. 1 (of 2) With Anecdotes Relating to Some Eminent Characters

LETTER XVI. p. 126.

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_Mankind do not always act from motives of self-interest.—A fine gentleman and a pine-apple.—Supper at the Marquis de F——’s.—Generosity of Mr. B——.—Men who calculate.—Men who do not._