So much for that. Now what about the folks of London? Well, what struck the writer was the fact that they appeared to be better dressed than was the case in former days. This applies especially to the fair sex, if a mere male be allowed to express an opinion on their garb. Whether this is due to the higher wages that so many have been earning in recent years or the drop in price of goods, or the marvellous tha.gains obtainable at the summer sales, the writer does not feel himself competent to say, but the fact remains.
The men too, appear to be of a better physique than used to be the case. They are broader-shouldered, deeper-chested and walk with a more upright carriage. This, of course, is probably largely
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