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They Say Manners Solve the Moral Crisis in Love
In a whimsical exchange between a Woman and her Sister, a man named Henry is described as careless about brushing yet polite, opening doors and praising singing. The pair debate whether inner virtue matches outward manners, concluding the focus should be on etiquette while morals may follow. The tale ends with a suggestion to trust manners to guide outcomes and advice that love may ensue for the right couple.
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