"We know that many of our men--especially the single ones,
judging by the Derby figures--are sheltering behind skirts"--
helps to explain this one:--
"Several lady tram-conductors in the city declare they are
denied the common courtesies far more by women passengers of the
female gender than by men."
The insistence upon the sex of the uncivil females is necessary to
distinguish them from the male civilians.
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"FURNISHED house (small) wanted in Edinburgh; with ballroom, h.
& c."--_Scotsman._
Hot for the chaperons and cold for the dancers.
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