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406 :The Court, however, did not so agree,
 * But urged it strongly on the Jury's sense
 * That crinoline and hoops are not, per se,
 * Proof of contributory negligence;
 * That skirted dames shall have an even chance
 * For damages with them that dwell in p—ts.


 * The jury then, without prolonged debate,
 * To soothe the Plaintiff's bumps and smooth her bangs,
 * Brought in a verdict adequately great
 * To obviate all reminiscent pangs :
 * The counsel, whose objections still remained,
 * Excepted, — his exceptions were n't sustained.


 * For Woman, lovely Woman! hath her right
 * To wear what doth, or what doth not, become her,
 * Whether of wings, hoops, humps, or laces tight,
 * Or men-folks' galluses, or furs in summer, —
 * And Blackstone comments on the fact that "Lex
 * Makes a great favourite of the Gentler Sex."