Anger Folly produces Self-contempt, and the Neglect of others

Mrs Mason had a number of visitors one ¹[forenoon], who conversed in the usual ²[thoughtless manner,] ³[which people often fall into who do not consider before they speak:] they talked of Caroline’s beauty, and she gave herself many affected airs to make it appear to the best advantage. ⁴[But] Mary, who had not a face to be proud of, was observing some peculiarities in the dress or manners of the guests; and one very respectable old lady, who had lost her teeth, afforded her more diversion than any of the rest. /