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RS Jane Shore was the daughter of Mr Thomas Wainſted a citizen of good repute who lived in Cheapſide, by trade a mercer. She being the only child of her parents, was brought up with all care and tenderneſs imaginable; not wanting any education that was thought neceſſary or proper for her; her natural temper, which was very airy, being joined to her education; and that degree of pride which, as it is natural, ſome make neceſſary for the female ſex, helped to ſet her off to the best advantage. Fine feathers make fine birds; and if the birds are fine without them, doubtleſs they make them ſo doubly.

This lovely woman was the delight