  B is supposed to take its shape from the popular and industrious insect known as the Bee (see illustration). Others claim that its form is copied from the curves of Cupid’s Bow. In either case its chief characteristic is Busy-ness. B is a letter beloved of all. Bashful, Bouncing, Beautiful, and Bonny, all of which pleasing attributes are the natural inheritance of the girls to whose lot the initial B shall fall. See Betty, Bella, Bertha, Bridget, and Belinda. The most congenial qualities of the opposite sex will be Bravery, Brawn, Briskness, and Brains. B, as described in this passage Baby. A small thing somewhat resembling a cupid without wings. Bachelor, n. An immune. Balcony. Cupid’s fire escape. Beauty, f. An affection of the skin; taking but not contagious. Most popular American export. Best. Best girl—see Her. Bill. See coo. Bird. See hat. Blush. A weakness of youth and an accomplishment of experience. The pink of impropriety. Bond. There are two kinds. The United States bonds and Cupid’s bonds of the united state. Bravery. A quality looked for in man, found in woman. The personal adornment of a woman and the mental adornment of a man. Breach, Breach of promise suit. A suit made to fit the devil, but sometimes worn by Cupid. Break, to break hearts. Popular pastime of the American girl. Brute, n. A husband. |
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