Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-20
A SCHEDULE OF LOVERS.
Hsw the Hero and Heroine BEEHIVE a
Proposals.


Mr. d. R. McAnally, Jr., after reading
several hundred standard love stories. re.
Gently compiled the following table as to
the conduct of both sexes of lovers Mt tbs
thrilling moment of the avowal of the ten.
der passion:
PROPOSAL ACCEPTED GENTLEMAN,s BE-
HAvIOR
Number of cases, 100
Gentleman takes lady in arms - a
Gentleman kisses lady on lips. 81
Gentleman kisses lady on cheek. - 4
Gentleman kisses lady on bangs. ...,..., 10
Gentleman kisses lady on eyes. 8
Gentleman kisses lady on hands. ... 3
Gentleman kisses lady on top of head
Gentleman kisses lady on nose, by mistake.
Gentleman kisses lady on edge of shawl. /
Gentleman holds lady's hand. ,s
Gentleman holds lady's hand very tight. :. II
Gentleman weeps to some extent. - 8
Gentleman has cyes calm and clear. . 5
Gentleman has lump in throat ..... IA
Gentleman has qualms. ................,,1 Il
Gentleman says Thank God" aloud .... 8
Gentleman is deliriously happy. .. 7
Gentleman says he is too full for utterance. 5
Gentleman declares he cannot live without
ner... r........................ ............ 81
Gentleman makes formal prelude. Q
Gentleman begins all of a sudden. .. 65
Gentleman fidgets, pulls handkerchief, etc. 4
H.. q
Gentleman sits on chair, sofa, etc. . 26
Gentleman lies on grass-that is, reclines.. S
Gentleman goes on one knee. ee........, 4
Gentleman goes on two knees. ...........,. 2
BEHAVIOR or THE LADY.
Number of cases, 100.
Lady sinks into the arms Of gentleman 81
Lady sinks into arms of chair. r..., |
Lady rests head on gentleman's shoulder 26
Lady rests head on gentleman's breast, 6S
lady rests head On panf 1pmants tpoa
Lady clasps arms around gentleman's neck. Ii
Lady weeps tears of joy silently. G
Lady weeps tears, not specified, presumably
aiouu..'....... ..................... ~
Lady has eyes hot and dry. 2
Lady has eyes moist and impid. ......, T
Lady has eyes full of love. ~
Lady rushes from room to tell somebody. 0
Lady knows that something is coming. =. 81
Lady is greatly surprised. ed........... 4
Lady giggles Historically and otherwise :. 5
Lauy Sneezes tal. .......................... !
Lady refers gentleman to papa. ........... 9
Lady kisses gentleman first. st.......... 6
Lady fumbles at gloves. fan. flowers, etc :. o.
Lady hides face in hands. ds...........,,, IL
Lady struggles not to be kissed fb). ..... /
Lady is pale and agitated.. ed.................. 3
Lady is flushed and warm. rm................. IS
Lady says 'fes, but don't be fool" (c). -.
(a) A maiden under sixteen; not precedent.
(b) A maiden forty to forty-fve years old;
not n precedent.
(c) A widow: not \ precedent.
REJECTED GENTLEMAN'S BEHAVIOR.
Number of cases, so.
Gentleman rushes madly away 81
Gentleman says he will go home .... 10
Gentleman says he will go for soldier /
Gentleman says he will go to sea- ...
Gentleman says he will go to the devil. 49,.
Gentleman says he will commit suicide. zee. 6
Gentleman curses bad luck ck........... 4
EaD 1ar,o n cIrrs lriy q
Gentleman tears hair-his own............. 8
Gentleman wipes eyes-his own. 2
Gentleman wrings hands-his own. .......,. 5
Gentleman puts hands in pockets-his own. l
Gentleman scratches head-his own....... l
Gentleman declares he will marry another. /
Gentleman pulls at mustacne. .............
Gentleman pulls up his collar.
Gentleman pulls down his vest. l
Gentleman throws himself on grass. ...... 10
Gentleman clears lump out of throat. ....... IL
Gentleman hopes never to see her again..
Gentleman rubs his chin. n............ ....... !
Gentlemen refuses to let her be q sister..
Gentleman refuses to let her be a friend. -.
Gentleman refuses to be prayed for. /
Gentleman pounds a stone wall with his fist l
Gentleman swears life of no value. II
Gentleman brushes dust off trousers from
kneehng........ '.'...'.............' !
BEHAVIOR OF THE LADY.
Number of cases, so.
Lady rises to her feet................... Al
Lady weeps with gentleman ...............
Lady becomes sick and faint from having to
refuse. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Lady laughs in scornful derision.............
Lady promises to be a sister,. ................ II
Lady promises to be friend. ..............,. 26
Lady leaves the room in anger (pretended)..
Lady is sorry she cannot love him. .......... 9
Lady hopes he will find mediterranean. II
Lady hopes he will always be happy......... 13
Lady asks him if his mother knows.......... l
Lady promises to pray for him.. l
Lady takes gentleman's hand to explain.
Lady is calm, cold and unmoved. ...........
Lady is much agitated at necessity of re-
Jectlng... ."......'..........--.. .
Lady wishes she could accept. pt............-... 4
Lady tells him she must work Cant sup
Lady tells him he is too young for her,.
Lady tells him he is acting like donkey.
Lady tells him she loves arother............
Lady tells him she is engaged to another.
Lady tells him she is unworthy of him.. l
Lady tells him he wants some one who will
obey him, and she is not that kind of a
-AroOnaut.