THE LANGUAGE OF FANS.

Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12482, 8 March 1909, Page 4

THE LANGUAGE OF FANS.

In Latin countries — Spain, South - f France, Italy,. South America, and the ; West Indies— the fan is such an indis- ■ pensible article of the feminine toilet that its graceful manipulation is a re-i cognised supplement to its fair own- - er's conversation. Out "of this langu- \ age of fans certain meanings have been quite generally adopted by tho cbquettishly inclined, among them the following : — Opening and shutting — You ~ are cruel. Closing and shutting — I wish to ? speak to you. / I Open wide — Wait for mo. j Dropping in lap— -We will be friends, j — follow me. Carrying in left hand in front of face — Iwish to make your acquaintDrawing across the forehead — You have changed. Drawing across cheek — I love you. Drawing through hand — I ha,te you. Panning slowly — I am married. Fanningly quickly — I am engaged. Placing on left ear — I wish to get rid of you. .. -■. ■ \ Placing on right ear— Have you forgotten me? . Twirling" in right hand — I love another. - - ■ ■ ._ ' Twirling in left hand— We are watched. Presented shut — Do you love me? Drawing across eyes — I am sorry. Resting fan on right cheek — Yes. Resting fan on left cheek — No. Carrying in left hand — I have a message for you Swinging the. right hand — Think of mo. ■'■'" ' ■■'-..'•■■ Swinging in left hand— l will think of you.