Flirtation with a Handkerchief
The Philadelphia Star, after discussing the
language of the fan, thus gives the "vocabulary" of Handkerchief:
Drawing across the lips - Desirous of an acquaintance.
Drawing across the eyes - I am sorry.
Taking it by the center - You are too willing.
Dropping - We will be friends.
Twirling it both hands --- Indifference.
Drawing across the cheek - I love you
Drawing through the hands - I hate you.
Letting it rest on your right cheek - Yes.
Letting it rest on your left cheek - No.
Twisting it in the left hand - I want to get rid of you
Twisting it in the right hand - I love another
Folding it - I wish to speak with you
Over the shoulder - Follow me.
Opposite corners in both hands - Wait for me.
Drawing across the forehead - We are not being watched
Placing on the right ear - You have changed.
Letting it remain on the eyes - You are cruel
Winding around the for finger - I am engaged
Winding around the third finger - I am married
Putting it the pocket - No more at present
Title: Flirtation with a Handkerchief
Author: Unknown for The Philadelphia Star
Location: Unknown
Year: Unknown
Media: Newspaper article, glued to Page 172 to the Ledger of Captain W. B.
Blair
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