THE MODERN "ENGAGED" GIRL.
In the old times a .betrothal ring had a good deal of significance. It was the first ring that a maiden wore. At present, when
every young lady- wears one or-more-rrngsfand-may wear as many as she pleases, a girl's ..engagement ring is no conspicuous adornment and is not remarked by one in every hundred of her beholders, unless it is a handsome diamond, and attracts attention by its glitter. But a betrothal ring was almost as sacred as a wedding ring, and the girl who wore it was as good as married. The maiden of the present day enjoys a much larger liberty, and often makes good use of it. She may retract as many matrimonial promises as she makes ; may jilt six lovers and return their rings, marry a seventh, and invite the six jilted lovers to the marriage feast. The ancient engaged girl had to walk a rather narrow path ; but the modern engaged girl ! — well, she lives in ' liberty hall,' and ' does as she pleases.'
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Observer, Volume 7, Issue 338, 30 May 1885, Page 20
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172THE MODERN "ENGAGED" GIRL. Observer, Volume 7, Issue 338, 30 May 1885, Page 20
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