Kate and Jon in "The Art of Kissing" (1936)

[dreamer_easy]

I didn't know it was going to be that kind of dinner party...



'You now must flatter her. All women like to be flattered. They like to be told they are beautiful even when the mirror throws the lie back into their ugly faces.'



If she flinches, don't worry. If she flinches and makes an outcry, don't worry. If she flinches, makes an outcry, and tries to get up from the sofa, don't worry. Hold her, gently but firmly, and allay her fears with kind, reassuring words... However, if she flinches, makes a loud, high-pitched outcry, and starts to scratch your face, then start to worry.

Photos by the ever lovely Cat Sparks. I enjoyed the commentary on this, erm, classic tome at little.red.boat.

Comments

[versaphile.livejournal.com]

LOL! Your expression is priceless.

[capnoblivious.livejournal.com]

Jon's expression is also priceless. :)

[jvowles.livejournal.com]

I have to say, the second photo's slightly more convincing, at least in terms of your expression. :)