Handkerchief Flirtations
Brooklyn Daily Standard Union February 10, 1871 Handkerchief Flirtations The following code of signals may be used on the street, in the car or stage, as well as the theatre, opera or concert: Drawing across the lips--Desirous of an acquaintance Drawing across the eyes--I am sorry Taking by the centre--You are too willing Dropping--We will be friends Twirling in both hands--Indifference Drawing across the cheek--I love you Drawing through the hands--I hate you Letting it rest on the right cheek--Yes Letting it rest on the left cheek--No Twirling it in the left hand--I wish to be rid of you Twirling it in 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 forehead--We are watched Placing on right ear--You have changed Placing on left ear--I have a message for you Letting it remain on the eyes--You are cruel Winding around forefinger--I am engaged Winding around third finger--I am married Putting it in the pocket--No more at present Transcriber: Margaret Ransom RETURN to PEOPLE MAIN RETURN to BROOKLYN MAIN