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LADIES OF BUENOS AYRES. 



either of Linia^ Mendoza, or Chili. Indepen- 

 dent of being much handsomer, they are de- 

 cidedly better educated, more accomplished, 

 amiable, and moral. The contrast between those 

 of Lima and Buenos Ayres is very great; the 

 former are indolent, vain, and extravagant to an 

 amazing degree ; while the the latter are indus- 

 trious, amiable, and economical ; which virtues, 

 independent of their personal attractions and 

 accomplishments, did not appear to be lost on 

 my own countrymen, for the marriages between 

 the English and natives of Buenos Ayres ap- 

 pear to be very great. From one family that I 

 was living with, there were no less than four 

 daughters married to English merchants ; those 

 and several others with whom I was acquainted, 

 appeared to live very happily together. 



The climate of Buenos Ayres approximates 

 much more to the European than either Chili or 

 Lima, not being near so relaxing or debilita- 

 ting, which may account for the roses to be 

 found in the cheeks of the Buenos Ayres ladies. 



