And very obedient to me she was when a little child, before you took her in hand and spoiled her, by filling her head with a pack of court notions. Why-why-why-did I not overhear you telling her she must behave like a princess? You have made a Whig of the girl! (Henry Fielding)

And very obedient to me she was when a little child, before you took her in hand and spoiled her, by filling her head with a pack of court notions. Why-why-why-did I not overhear you telling her she must behave like a princess? You have made a Whig of the girl!

Henry Fielding

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