Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-12-28
Signs of Character. .

"Trnes make up the sum of human
things" and it is surprising how readily an
experienced eye can read character from
the slightest and most Insignificant data.
Don't YOU believe it, reader! just allow
us to give you few whispers on the sub
ject-a peep through my own special opera
glass at the world around us.
When you meet young man with plen-
ty ofbad cologne on his pocket -handker-
chief, and stale Odor of tobacco smoke in
his hair. YOU may be sure that he was bold
enough to contract very bad habit, and
not bold enough frankly to take the consc-
quence of it. In cigars Us. cologne, the
plaintiff has the best Of it.
When You see woman with her shawl
all awry, an unmended fracture in her
gloves. it is u pretty sure index that she
reads novels aud lies in bed late in the
morning. If you happen to be wiie-hunt,
ing, don't be misled by her bright eyes and
cherry checks. a girl who cannot spend
time to keep looking neat, ought not to DC
trusted with the care Of shirt-battons and
crayat-ends to say nothing Of the husband
appended to these articles.
When gentleman hands up your fare
in stage as politely as that of the gorgeous
ly dressed ne ghbOr, without reference to
the fact that you wear calico and cotton
gloves rest assured that he is lacking in nU
cOurtesies to his own wife at nome. And
il a lady lilo, a wOman-acccpts his PO-
illness us q mere matter Of course, with nO
"Thank yOu.'' nor acknowledging smile,
then YOU may conclude that she has enter
cd into society on the bubble OF Petroleum
hot any merits Ot her own.
When lady-no, once again. female
goes to the grocery in rustling silk
dress, and does her morning shopping III
diamond rings and cashmere shawl, it is a
sign of one Of two things; either she does
not know any better, or she has no Other
place in which to display her fincry.
When the mice young man." who ii
paying you particular attention, speaks
shortly to his mother, or omits to pay hl'
sister the little attentions that come 81
gracefully from man to man, 1t Is apt to bt
a sign that his wife must put up with the
same system of snubbng and neglect a'
soon as the first gloss OF the wedding SUI
is gone.
when lady finds Macualay's History a
dreadful bore. and ''skips the historical
pa.t of Scott's novels" it is not an unfair
inference that her brain is not very fully
furnished.
When gentleman cannot talk flnently
on the great subjects of ancient and mod
eru interests, but polkas ''charIningly,'
we NAV conclude that his brains as
they are-have settled down to his agile
heels.
When girl cntertains You with spicy
rlicule of her gentlemen friends, "show-
ing up their various impcrlections and
weaknesses, take your hat and so. II you
need any comfort there will be sufficient
in the fact that you will undoubtedly fur
nish ysur share of amusement to the next
rival!
Put not your faith Speaking from fem,
mime stand poin) III gentienien that veal
diamond scarf pins, and spend their leisure
time on hotel steps, for it is more than
probable they belong to the extensive class
of society for whom Satan is properly sup
poscd to "iind some mischief still for" to
| keen their idle hands in occupation. Bet
ter lavish your smiles on the sturdy Young
carpenter in shirt sleeves and overalls' who
works by the day +; it will be more proiita-
bic in the long run.
When woman finds Sunday the long
est day in the week. it is sign that there
was some woful deficiency in her early re-
ligious training.
When a man speaks irreverenty of sa-
cred things, let it suffice as a warning to
trust him in no single matter. No matter
how brilliant may be his talents, how fam
I his professions there is n false ring to the
metal Don't trust him.-PlTenotogoca'
JourAQi.