Calthrop, Dion Clayton, 1878-1937 · London, A. and C. Black · leaf 680
re on the sampler—a ladyin one of those wide hoops; she has a fan in herhand. I know her as well asthe gentleman, and know thatshe can use her fan as becomesa prude or a coquette. I knowshe takes her chocolate in bedat nine in the morning, ateleven she drinks a dish ofbohea, tries a new head ather… … 404 ENGLISH COSTUME glass to determine a patch. She is a good coach-woman, and puts her dainty laced shoe againstthe opposite seat to balance herself against themany jolts ; meanwhile she takes her mask offfor a look at the passing world. If only I couldride in the coach with her! If only I could…
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