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their toes; and when you kiss, bear close to them, and you will soon perceive, by their eager looks, blushing, and their often changing of colour, that now is the time to ask a favour, to which you will have a faint denial, if any at all, and then make use of your time and press forward without delays, for they are dangerous; and many , a fair opportunity has slipt, that could not he recovered, though earnestly pursued.
As for Maids or Widows, if you like a brisk man, and are bashful, you may use dumb signs, which is called love’s silent language: gaze on his face; then, when he perceive it, suddenly take off your eyes and turn your head aside, blush naturally forcingly hold in your breathing and start a little when first you see him at any time, as if you were surprised. If he takes you by the hand, grasp him with a little trembling, and then seem to withdraw your hand again, as uneasy. If he kisses you, stray your lips on his a while, with great affection, and he must be very dull that will not take these for the signs of tender love.
There are several other things which might be said on this subject, but nature and practise are the best instructors.
