THE LANGUAGE OF FANS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 228, 19 September 1908, Page 4

THE LANGUAGE OF FANS

In Latin countries—Spain, South o( France, Italy, South America, and the West Indies—-the fan is such an indispensable article of the feminine toilet that its graceful manipulation is a recognised supplement to its fair owner's conversation. Out of this language of fans certain meanings have been quite generally adopted by the coquettishly inclined, among them being the following:— Opening and shutting—You are cruel. Closing fan slowly—l wish to speak to you. Open wide—Wait for me. • Dropping in—We will be friends. Carrying in right hand in front of face—Follow me. Carrying in left hand in front of face— I wish to make your acquaintance. Drawing across forehead—You have changed. Drawing across cheek—l love you. 1 'Drawing through hand—l hate you. Fanning slowly—l am married. Fanning quickly—l am engaged. Placing on left ear—l wish to get v i>l of you. Placing on right ear—Have you for gotten me? Twirling in right hand—l love 'inother. Twirling in left hand—We are watch ed. ■ Presented shut—Do you love me? ■ Dra'wing across eyes—l am sorry. Resting fan on right cheek—Yes. ' Resting fan on left cheek—Xo. Carrying in left hand—l have a message for you. Swinging in right hand—Think of me. Swinging in left hand—l will think of yon. ,