 the mask of mock-modesty was completely taken off, and all the
girls deliver'd over to their respective calls of pleasure or interest with
their men; and none of that sex was promiscuously admitted, but only such as
Mrs. Cole was previously satisfied with their character and discretion. In
short, this was the safest, politest, and, at the same time, the most thorough
house of accommodation in town: every thing being conducted so that decency made
no intrenchment upon the most libertine pleasures, in the practice of which too,
the choice familiars of the house had found the secret so rare and difficult, of
reconciling even all the refinements of taste and delicacy with the most gross
and determinate gratifications of sensuality.
    After having consum'd the morning in the endearments and instructions of my
new acquaintance, we went to dinner, when Mrs. Cole, presiding at the head of
her club, gave me the first idea of her management and address, in inspiring
these girls with so sensible a love and respect for her. There was no stiffness,
no reserve, no airs of pique, or little jealousies, but all was unaffectedly
gay, cheerful and easy.
    After dinner, Mrs. Cole, seconded by the young ladies, acquainted me that
there was a chapter to be held that night in form, for the ceremony of my
reception into the sisterhood; and in which, with all due reserve to my
maidenhead, that was to be occasionally cook'd up for the first proper chapman,
I was to undergo a ceremonial of initiation they were sure I should not be
displeased with.
    Embark'd as I was, and moreover captivated with the charms of my new
companions, I was too much prejudic'd in favour of any proposal they could make,
to much as hesitate an assent; which, therefore, readily giving in the style of
a carte blanche, I receiv'd fresh kisses of compliment from them all, in
approval of my docility and good nature. Now I was a sweet girl ... I came into
things with a good grace ... I was not affectedly coy ... I should be the pride
of the house ... and the like.
    This point thus adjusted, the young women left Mrs. Cole to talk and concert
matters with me: she explained to me that I should be introduc'd, that very
evening, to four of her best friends, one of whom she had, according to the
custom of the house, favoured with the preference of engaging me in the first
party of pleasure;
