It calls up vanity and conceit in the breasts of these objects of admiration.

It raises up envy and jealousy, and even anger in some of the rest.

These become envious of the beauty of the former, envious of their taste, envious of their cloathing, and, above all, jealous of the admiration bestowed upon them.

In this evil state of mind one passion begets another; and instances have occurred, where some of these have felt displeased at the apparent coldness and indifference of their own partners, because they have appeared to turn their eyes more upon the favourites of the night, than upon themselves.
In the same room, when the parties begin to take their places to dance; other little circumstances not infrequently occur, which give rise to other passions.

Many aiming to be as near the top of the dance as possible, are disappointed of their places by others, who have just slept into them, dissatisfaction, and sometimes murmurs, follow.