THE JADIS AND AUJOURD HUI OF A FASHIONIST.
AT sweet eighteen, Miss Julia is thought to be
From the finishing school of Miss Trimmer set free.
Beautiful and accomplished in foreign airs and graces,
Promenades, rides and drives, in all the fashionable places.
"To day, oh! happy day! I dine at charming Lady C's,
To morrow night, a brilliant ball at lovely Lady B's.
Dancing is my delight, and I love music from my soul,
Never so happy as when on the light fantastic toe.
With 'la politesse' I always make a point to hide
From insolent cockscombs with their horrid gibes—
They say I paint my face and colour too my eyes,
From the finishing school of Miss Trimmer set free.
Beautiful and accomplished in foreign airs and graces,
Promenades, rides and drives, in all the fashionable places.
"To day, oh! happy day! I dine at charming Lady C's,
To morrow night, a brilliant ball at lovely Lady B's.
Dancing is my delight, and I love music from my soul,
Never so happy as when on the light fantastic toe.
With 'la politesse' I always make a point to hide
From insolent cockscombs with their horrid gibes—
They say I paint my face and colour too my eyes,
