Life, 1887-10-13 · page 3 of 16
Life — October 13, 1887 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page contains two separate pieces: **"A Ghost Story"** (left): A comic narrative with five illustrations showing what appears to be a romantic or supernatural encounter between a man and a woman in classical dress. The story's exact meaning is unclear from the images alone. **"Marvelously Mated"** (center): A poem by J. P. Lyons complimenting a woman named "Pretty Kitty" by comparing her physical features favorably to those of another woman ("Wicked Kitty"). It's a lighthearted romantic verse praising her beauty and charm. **"Fine Performance"** (bottom right): A brief note about actress Mrs. George Green Dotter selecting an Empire-style dress for a theatrical performance of "The Lady of Lyons," detailing costume elements including satin, velvet, and accessories. The page reflects early-20th-century Life magazine's mix of humor, romance, and entertainment gossip.
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> LIFE: A GHOST STORY. MARVELOUSLY MATED. DRETTY Kitty, when I asked her, Why it was she scorned me so, Said: ‘ Because you are so homely— If you'd really like to know.” But, I think, if you will listen, I can shortly prove it true, I've as many points of beauty, Wicked Kitty, as have you. Just as many points of beauty, Though they're differently arranged ; But, of course, it cannot matter, Simply that the place is changed. You've a mouth of ruby redness, I've a nose that's full as red ; You've a pair of rare gray optics, So's the hair upon my head. Smooth your cheek, and round and s So's my crown, you carping Kate; You've two dimples, round and little, I have many, long and straight. All a mass of gold your tresses, Mostly gold my molars few ; Round your arm, and round your shoulder, Am not I round-shouldered too? You've a hand of wondrous softness, I've a head to mate with it ; You've a waist amazing slender, I can match it with my wit. You've a voice of rippling water, I've a pair of aqueous eyes ; You've a smile that fills the heavens, I've a mouth that very size. So ‘tis clear, my pretty Kitty, Though in beauty you excel, If you simply change the order, 1 compare extremely well. P. Lyons. FINE PERFORMANCE. «¢ J] SEE by the paper,” said Mrs, Van Scruger, “that Mrs. George Green Dotter has selected the First Empire style for ‘The Lady of Lyons,’ to be given for her New York benefit. Her first toilet is made of heavy white satin, with a petticoat of white silken gauze, entirely embroidered in colors. From the shoulders and from under the arm waist hangs a mantle of green velvet, a sort of combination of the Watteau plait and the regular Court train. The bonnet that is worn with this dress is rather of the poke shape, made in green velvet with a tuft of black ostrich plumes. The traveling dress for the same play is made of gray cloth ornamented with silver fox. With this, too, goes a huge black picturesque felt hat, with such plumes as the stage alone could permit. The evening dress is of yellow silk, heavy with jets, Large pink roses ornament the corsage and train. I've always wanted to see Pauline well acted, and I must get Mr. Van Scruger to take me, It must be a superb performance!" comicbooks.com