Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-11-30
DEVOTED TO AGRICULTURE
CtAR1ESrOWN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 80, 1866.
Science of Kissing.

Kissing must be an interesting pastime in
deed when " scientifically" INDUCED as pre-
scribed below. As for MS when lucky enough
to catch kiss, in the passion to secure it, we
have never stopped TO aFsuc from scientific
standpoint. In our cagerness doubtless we
have failed % to extract bliss from lovely lips
"a loss we have Just come to realize. Nothing
daunted by ill-succcss heretofore, We propose to
figure for the bliss contained in kiss in
future, provided, Of course. we can find a bliss
ful lass to second us, Having advertised our
self first, we now append the :. science for the
information and benefit Of our lady and gentle
men friends, 1t shall not be our fault if all do
not get the full compliment of bliss in the
future:
People will kiss, yet not one in hundred
knows how to extract bliss ffom lovc-lips, no
more than they know how TO make diamonds
from charcoal. And yet it is easy, ut least for
us. This little item is not alone for young be-
ginners. but for the many who 90 to to it like
hunting coons or shelling corn. First know
whom YOU are to kiss. Don't make a mistake,
although mistake may be gncd Don't jump
up like trout for a fly, and smack woman
on the neck, on the ear. on the corner of her
forehead, OH the end of her nose, or stoop over
or her waterfall or bonnet ribbon, in haste to
get through. The gentleman should be little
the tallest He should have clean face,
kind eye, mouth full Of expression instead of
tobacco. Don't kiss everybody including mas
ty little dogs, male or female. Don't sit down
to it, stand up. Need not to be anxious to get
In crowd. Two persons are plcaty to corner
and catch kiss More persons spoil the sport.
1 h,,rt ofto r.,rt orn
used to it. Take the left hand of the lady in
your right hand. Let your hat so to-any
place out of the way Throw the left hand
gently over the shoulder of the lady, aud let the
hand fall down upon the right side towards the
belt: Don't be in a hurry. Draw her gently,
lovingly to your heart, Her head will fall
lightly upon your shotlder-and handsome
shoulder strap it makes Don't be In a hurryI
send little life down your arm, and let 1t
know its business. Her left hand is in your
right. Let there be expression to that-not
like the grip of vice, bilt a gentle clasp, full
of electricity, thought and respects Don't be
in hurry Her head lies carelcssiy on your
shoulder! You are nearly heart to heart =
Look down into her half closed eyes Gently
vet manfully, press her toyour busUin. Stand
firm, and Providenre will give you strength
for the ordeal. Be brave, but don't be in a
hurry. Her lips almost open! Lean lightly
forward with your head, not the body. Take
good aim the lips meet; the eyes close; the
heart opens the soul rides the storms, troubles
and sorrows of life don't be in ahurry y heaven
opens before YOU the world shoots from under
your feet as a meteor flashes across the even
ing sky tdon't be afraid y the nerves dance be-
fore the Just erected altar of love as zephyrs
dance with the dew trimmed flowers I. the heart
forgets its bitterness, and the art of kissing is
learnedl No noise, no fuss, no fiuttering and
squirming like hook impaled worm. Kissing
don't hurt: it does not require brass band to
make it legal. Don't job down on a beautiful
mouth as if spearing for ffogsl Don't grab
and yank the lady as if she was struggling
colt Don't muss her hair, scratch down her
collar, bite her check, squizzle her rich ribbons
and leave hermussed, rumpledand mummuxcd.
Don't flavor your kisses with onions tobacco,
gin cocktails, lager-becr, brandyj etc,, for
maudlin kiss is worse than the Itch 10 d delicate,
loving sensible woman.