NOTE T. p. 89.

"Sin universally prevails; and, except where it greatly interferes with the welfare of society, is countenanced and approved. The customs of the world sanction the practice of it to a certain extent in every one, whether male or female; though the greater latitude of indulgence is allowed to men. The very education that is given both to our sons and daughters tends only to foster in them pride and vanity, wantonness and sensuality, worldliness and profaneness; let but these dispositions assume the names of ease, elegance, and gaiety, and they instantly lose all their malignant qualities; and, instead of exciting our abhorrence, endear to us the persons by whom they are indulged." Simeon's Helps, vol. ii. p. 624.