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a Passion which for a while I would distinguish by no name occupied my Soul, & when-- When he spoke it was generally in a soft feigned Voice, tho' his natural tones were harsh & inharmonious--He was master of the art of flattery, --it was the art of insinuating himself into the good opinion of the World, of displaying an accommodating spirit, --of applauding Every species of conduct which was not palpably odious or ridiculous, --& concerning that--he was silent.--no one ever heard him openly condemn any man, --no one Ever heard him maintain an opinion which was not generally received--he was called benevolent