A NATURAL COMPLIMENT._The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 3 (of 3) Everlasting Calerdar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac

As the late beautiful duchess of Devonshire was one day stepping out of

her carriage, a dustman, who was accidentally standing by, and was about

to regale himself with his accustomed whiff of tobacco, caught a glance

of her countenance, and instantly exclaimed, “Love and bless you, my

lady, let me light my pipe in your eyes!” It is said that the duchess

was so delighted with this compliment, that she frequently afterwards

checked the strain of adulation, which was constantly offered to her

charms, by saying, “Oh! after the dustman’s compliment, all others are

insipid.”

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The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 3 (of 3) Everlasting Calerdar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac · 第 326 / 1847 题