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Chapter Xiv. Detraction and Scandal.

The Young Woman's Guide · William A. Alcott — chapter 13 of 63 · ~29 words · public domain

Universal prevalence of detraction and slander. Proofs. Shakspeare. Burns the poet. Self-knowledge, how much to be desired. Reference to the work of Mrs. Opie--to our own hearts--to the Bible.

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