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CHAPTER XVI. 



HUNTING OUTFIT CONSIDERED. 



It is time that we should now consider the additions 

 and alterations which will be necessary for your wardrobe 

 before it can be pronounced a complete one for a lady who 

 intends to hunt. 



A very great deal must, of course, depend upon whether 

 you mean to be an inveterate huntress, or only to enjoy 

 the pleasures of an occasional day out. Following- the 

 hounds thrice a week, and sometimes oftener, I have found 

 the following outfit sufficient : two silk hats, two jerry 

 ditto, and two soft felt; two Melton cloth riding habits; 

 one thoroughly rainproof ditto ; one ordinary cloth, for 

 mild days, such as are to be met with even in winter 

 time ; two pairs of hunting breeches ; six chemises ; six pairs 

 of web drawers ; six web vests ; two corsets ; two pairs of 

 Wellingtons ; six pairs of fine wool stockings ; six pairs of 

 silk ditto ; one Latchford spur ; three pairs of strong 

 leather gloves ; one hunting crop, with long lash attached 

 three net veils ; one celluloid collar, with cuffs to match 

 six linen collars and cuffs ; two woollen neck-mufifiers 

 two silk ditto ; one rainproof cape or jacket ; one warm, 



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