WILL IT WASH.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 6, Issue 1757, 9 August 1884, Page 2

WILL IT WASH.

Rouging fifty years ago was much more uncommon than it has since become, and there were straitlaced people who considered it a heinous offence. On this account it was ;that bets ran high at Leamington-one season among Miss'X's friends that-the lovely blush which mantled - her. cheek - was of Nature's own bestowing. ToV end the controversy, which was becoming exciting, one gallant gentleman, -less timid than the rest, proposed to askflp' the beauty for a proof that would settle the dispute. ' In an unfortunate moment, and perhaps trembling at his own temerity, he said, " Miss X, do you paint f " Bring me a-glass of water," the Syren said sweetly, "and you shall sae." " jfa . '-fhe water was brought, and i|F handed him a spotless cambric handkerchief. " Now dip that in the water and rub it on here," she said, presenting him a peachy cheek so temptingly near that his heart stood still as he gently ~ and deprecatingly chafed it. " Now look at the. handkerchief f she said what sternly. It was spotless as before, " Are you satisfied 1" she demanded, more sternly vet. "Yes," quavered he, "I'm satisfied." •" And so am I!" said the insulted beauty, as she dashed the water in his face.