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Rh called the rainbow; the first skirt was crimson, the next blue, then pink, and the last white—all the same length, which gave it the appearance of the rainbow; her boots were bine; she had gold bands round her ancles, and plain gold bands round her wrists, and the gold earrings which she wore in her ears were much larger than those on her wrists. Her sister accompanied her; she was younger than Minnie, and very beautiful. She was dressed in a pure white satin dress, with tulle over it, white satin boots, white kid gloves, and white japonicas in her hair. She was pronounced by many the most beautiful lady in the State—while others thought Minnie bore off the palm of beauty.

Minnie's sister had not the opportunity of showing off her beauty that Minnie had, as she eloped before she was of age. She has not had so many triumphs as Minnie, but as she moved through the streets some called her the pretty lady. She was often followed by a number of boys, who called her the handsome lady with the pink boots. Her street dress in Cincinnati was an embroidered dress with three flounces; her mantle was pink, trimmed with the most elegant and costly lace; her bonnet was of the, most elegant description of white lace, and trimmed with the richest pink bows. She had a peculiar style of her own of wearing her bonnet on the very top of her head, but it was elegant.

On my going to see Minnie, she was always inquiring what the people said of her, and was perfectly delighted with the notice taken of her, both at the church and fair, and on the street—taking all as a great compliment. When she asked me, I would tell