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… … butfor les convenances. How paltry seemed the useless restric-tions of Society ! Through my example my friend seemed also toarrive at a satisfactory conclusion; and thus amidst much laugh-ter and blushing we left with flying colours and all the honours ofwar—but I am sorry to add with only fifteen…
Vedder, Elihu, 1836-1923 · Painters
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