he kind of girl that looks good enough to kiss, and the determina-tion to do so gathered strength as the hour of our departure drewnigh. But then there was the landlady and the others, and whatthey did nt see may not have been worth seeing; but I thoughtotherwise, and so hit upon this expedient. As… … DINAN 301 this custom forms so much a part of our natures that to omit itwould leave us desolated; we should feel dishonoured in our owneyes, so this rite must be performed. Whereupon I did most gal-lantly tackle the landlady; she was only too glad to be classed withthe girls; and so by discreet…
Vedder, Elihu, 1836-1923 · Painters
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