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From: Great Works of Literature
Date: 19920101
Author:Rousseau, Jean-Jacques
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Book Seven: Part 5
At taking leave of her, I made another appointment for the next day. I did not make her wait. I found her in vestito di confidenza, in an undress, more than wanton, unknown to northern countries, and which I will not amuse myself i, describing although I recollect it perfectly well. I shall only remark that her ruffles and collar were edged with silk net-work, ornamented with rose-coloured pompons. This, in my eyes, much enlivened a beautiful complexion. I afterwards found it to be the mode at Venice, and the effect is so charming that I am ...
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