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Many years since I was a guest at a Ball given by one of our leading fashionables. [Unintelligible] was elegant to the views. Among other elegancies, a preparation called a Trifle, commonly made with an excellent foundation of rich cakes, custards & jellies of different descriptions, and when made according to old received rules, as very desirable, as well as a very handsome decoration of the supper table, occupied as prominent station. Its snowy whiteness and simple dimensions invited the regards of the company. An inserted spoon dispelled the illusion. The alluring froth was found to be supported by a large inverted bowl. The exterior was froth, within a void. In seeking as small volume to accompli[shing] this to me, very gratifying