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end. For my own part I really look with horror upon 

 low-priced articles of clothing — not from any snobbishness, 

 far from it, but because I have always found them wear 

 so badly, look so unsightly after short service, and adapt 

 themselves so indifferently to the wearer, that a perfect 

 abhorrence of all so-called "bargains" has been the not 

 unnatural result. 



You should have at least two riding-habits — one of 

 heavy, the other of light material. Wolmershausen and 

 Co., of Curzon-street, Mayfair, are constantly showing 

 a variety of beautiful stuffs, suitable for all places, in 

 towm and country, and for all weathers likewise. They 

 are the introducers of the famous " Curzon Red," in reality 

 a dark claret-colour of most charming hue, fine texture, 

 and durable quality, being perfectly impervious to the 

 effects of rain or sun. 



I am frequently asked for advice respecting the 

 newest fashion in the cut of riding habits — the form or 

 shape of the bodice, and so forth. The very best I can 

 give is to go to a good maker, and leave the matter 

 entirely in his hands, not hindering him by the setting 

 forth of any ideas of your own. If he be a master tailor 

 he will know his business, and will not relish interference. 

 Should you, however, be called upon to give directions to 

 a provincial or country workman of doubtful capacity, send 

 for a good pattern of a skirt, and then get your tailor to 

 cut it out in coarse, rough calico, and to tack it lightly 

 together. Finally, let him adjust it to your shape when on 

 horseback^ making quite certain that the fit of it shall be 



