Allinson, A. R. (Alfred Richard), Abbott, John Colby · London, New York : John Lane · leaf 291
of business. The first night we attended this theatre I wasextremely inquisitive, and asked a thousand ques-tions concerning the dresses, company, etc. A ladywho was seated in the same box very politely tookthe trouble to explain things to me. . . . Aftershowing me a few of the most fashionable… … FRENCH COSTUME, 17981 Dire, - COSTUME 205 possibly answer—It matters not, however, addedshe, what she wears, for she sets everything off tothe greatest advantage ; yet, as you appear to be astranger, I would recommend you to notice herdress, it being the newest taste, and called robe rondea la…
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