I shall wear my best black and my white alpacka coat to keep off the dust and flies replied Mr Salteena. I shall put some red ruge on my face said Ethel because I am very pale owing to the drains in this house.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mr Salteena plans to wear specific clothes to protect himself from dust and flies. Ethel intends to use rouge to cover her pale complexion caused by poor house conditions.
- In plain terms
- They plan how to dress and look for a visit.
- What can you take from it?
- Adjust appearance to suit the environment and personal needs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does appearance affect social perception?
Another view
The quote focuses on physical appearance rather than deeper character traits.
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I am parshial to ladies if they are nice I suppose it is my nature. I am not quite a gentleman but you would hardly notice it but cant be helped anyhow.
Permalink to quote #2 Ethel was calm but she felt excited inside. Bernard has a big house said Mr S. gazing at Ethel he is inclined to be rich.
Permalink to quote #4 Mr. Salteena was an elderly man of 42 and was fond of asking peaple to stay with him.
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