Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-12-08
THE MAN ABOUT TOWN.


Just opposite Burdette's book
store, two ladies met on Wednesday,
and went through the usual, method
ical maneuver of rushing into each
Others arms, and INDUCING in an
old-time smack"
"Just look at that" said Mrs.
-, to us, as we sauntered along.
~ have heard those women make fun
of. abuse and scandalize each other
dreadfully. Now, just listen at the
pleasant compliments they are pass
ing around"
"Well, it is a good thing they can
be sociable and Oh apparent good
terms sometime"
ayes. hut / detest, and openly
condemn, the practice which most
women have, of making these open
demonstrations of affection for one
another. This kissing and violent
greeting is simply disgusting. There
is no genuine cordiality in it-mere-
ly done for effect"
"Surely," my friend, you are mis-
taken. The human heart is not all
treachery and deception: Why make
much ado about nothing p"
"Nothing, indeed !! tits provoking
and unpleasant to be subjected to
this kissing. 1t is habit, and many
women imagine they are sighted if
you do not administer to them q
kiss, or more truthfully, permit them
to administer one to you. One does
not wish ones self kissed by every
acquaintance OF the feminine gen.
der"
*x* ~ ~
Orr complainant slipped into a
store, and left us "sadly musing."
There was some truth in what we
heard, after ALL Howsoever fash
ionable it may be to adopt the old
Eastern custom Of saluting with a
kiss, there is no denying that often
times it is annoying to sensible peo-
pie. Who can tell how much of en-
nifty, criticism and deceit are hidden
in that embrace and escape even in
the warmth of that kiss. Women are
critics by nature They are dissem-
bling, and not one-third of the eager
ly placed kisses are honest express
sions of respect and esteem.
~ ~ ~
"You have a beautiful city, here,'
said stranger to us the other day.
eyes, the spirit of improvement is
abroad We are determined to go
forward"
"Why should you not? You have
a splendid location, thrifty people,
and good business material. Your
women are lovely and graceful, your
men educated, pushing and honest.
Few towns of the size of Martins
burg, have as high literary talent,
musical requirements and general
ability among their people. About
your place is lovely scenery, broad
acres, and thrift and push are to be
noticed on every hand. Indeed, /
am delighted with Martinsburg and
believe she has bright future before
her."
~ ~ ~
"How We delight in pretty clothes,
we daughters of Eve!' said good
natured mother to us yesterday. 81
was talking to small girleen, aged
3, who is hardly able to speak plain
ly, and she was informing me that
she had lots of presents on her birth
day--a bonnet and several toys CON-
prising the list.
"And which present do you like
the best ?" | asked.
"'De bonney' answered the wee
one. Il look velly plitty in it,"
~ ~ ~
"He must take me, if he wishes to
accompany me home"
Two pretty young ladies, at the
B. Il. O. Depot, busy with the trials
and anxieties of youthful courtsbip.
One with face flushed and indig-
nation plainly observable thereon
the other, sympathetic and co-incid
ing.
"No more than right that be
should, Mary"