For the flooijab of commerce, see the typical Ethel-Clara dialogues in the comic papers; and yet, one cannot describe the tone—the sugared smile that gives the shot its sting. (See Varm.)
Anent women’s looks, the flooijabs fly fastest.
“Oh, yes, Helen used to be a very beautiful girl!”
“We’re not so young as we used to be, but you do look awfully pretty, today.”
“No,—I don’t think you look a day older,—except when you are tired.”
“I’m so delighted that you are engaged to Harry! How did you do it—‘holding the thought’?”
“They do say she’s awfully fast—but I never noticed anything—I think she’s sweet. Too bad she’s talked about so!”
“I think you gave an awfully good performance—of course, you weren’t a Bernhardt, but then ...” (See Wumgush.)
“I’m so sorry you didn’t make good; it’s a shame! I think you did awfully well, really!”
“I thought your little story was so good. I suppose influence with the editors counts a lot,—doesn’t it?”