The bright side of humanity; glimpses of life in every land (1900)
Pell, Edward Leigh, 1861- [from old catalog] · Richmond, Va., The B. F. Johnson publishing co · leaf 104
onsent to in-commode you witha visit; he will re-lieve you of the dis-turbance when herises to go. Allspontaneous wisheswhich must, with us,take original forms, for lack of the complimentary phrase, areformally expressed by him—good appetite to you, when you goto dinner; much enjoyment, when you go… … ITALIAN FLOWERSELLER. 90 THE BRIGHT SIDE OF HUMANITY. hinted, from the poorest company. Acquaintances of thissort, when not on the Cio ciappa footing, or that of the familiarthee and thou, always address each other in Lei (lordship), orElo, as the Venetians have it; and their compliment-making…
Ethnology · Manners and customs · Temperament
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