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Once again, I am excerpting from what is becoming my favorite campy antique book, The Mystery of Love, Courtship and Marriage Explained, 1890<\/em><\/strong>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Language Of Flowers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Arbor Vit\u00e6 \u2014 Unchanging friendship.
Apple Blossom \u2014 My preference.
Alyssum \u2014 Worth above beauty.
Aspen Tree \u2014 Sorrow.
Blue Canterbury Bell \u2014 Fidelity.
China Pink \u2014 Hate.
Coreopsis \u2014 Love at first sight.
Dead Leaves \u2014 Heavy heart.
Forget-me-not \u2014 True love.
Geranium \u2014 Lost hope.
Hazel \u2013 Let us bury the hatchet.
Hawthorn \u2014 Hope.
Heliotrope \u2014 You are loved.
Ivy \u2014 Friendship.
Lily Of The Valley \u2014 Happy again.
Linden Tree \u2014 Marriage.
Marigold \u2014 I am jealous.
Myrtle \u2014 Unalloyed affection.
Pansy \u2014Think of me.
Pea \u2014 Meet me by moonlight.
Peach Blossom \u2014 My heart is thine.
Phlox \u2014 Our souls are united.
Pink, red \u2014 Woman\u2019s love.
Rose \u2014 Perfect beauty.
Rose-Bud \u2014 My heart knows no love.
Rose Geranium \u2014 You are preferred.
Sweet William \u2014 Let this be our last.
Tulip \u2014 Declare your love.
Wallflower \u2014 You will find me true.
Yellow Lily \u2014 You are a coquette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*For a more comprehensive list, see The Language of Flowers<\/a> by Kate Greenaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More Victorian Love Letters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From a young man to a young lady whom he has known some time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To Miss Maggie Holmes,<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dear Maggie:- When I began to love you I did not know what ills I was preparing for myself. The fear of hopeless passion has at times depressed me with despair, and yet the object of my adoration is such an inestimable prize that all the energy of my being forces me to strive for it. Since I first met you the world has changed its aspect. Some secret charm enlivens every object; all nature seems animated with the genial warmth of love. Your beautiful image is always before me; neither time nor place can deprive me of it, and it appears still more enchanting with each recurring vision. I wait with impatience the happy moment when I can see you again. You are surrounded by your family and friends, who adore you. You are the ornament of society and the admired representative of a nation. Alas! I have so little to offer in exchange for all these. But you are essential to my happiness, and if you will accept my love and become my wife I shall be inspired with new hopes and endeavors. It shall be the chief effort of my life to make you happy. Sincerely, H. Edward Charles<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Favorable Reply to the Foregoing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To H. Edward Charles: Your kind and manly letter opens my eye to the fact that what I believed to be only a warm friendship is a stronger feeling. I see that it would be a pain to me to lose your visits and presence, and that such love as you promise your wife would make me very happy. You see that I answer you frankly, deeming it wrong to trifle with such an affection as you offer to me.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have shown your letter to my parents, and they desire me to say that they will be pleased to have you call this evening to see them. With kindest regards, I am,<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ever yours truly,<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maggie Holmes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Parasol Flirtations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carrying elevated in left hand \u2014 Desiring acquaintance.
Carrying elevated in right hand \u2014  You are too willing.  
Carrying closed in left hand \u2014 Meet on the first crossing.
Carrying closed in right hand, by your side  \u2014 Follow me.
Swinging to and fro by the handle on left side  \u2014 Engaged.
Swinging to and fro by the handle on right side  \u2014 Married.
Striking it on the hand \u2014 I am very much displeased.
Tapping the chin gently \u2014 I am in love with another.
Using it as a fan \u2014  Introduce me to your company.
Twirling it around  \u2014 Be careful! We are watched.
Carrying over right shoulder  \u2014 You can speak to me.
Carrying over left shoulder. \u2014 You are too cruel.
Carrying in front of you  \u2014 No more at present.
Closing it up \u2014 I wish to speak to you, love.
Folding up  \u2014 Get rid of your company.
Letting it rest on right cheek  \u2014 Yes.
Letting it rest on left cheek  \u2014 No.
With handle to lips  \u2014 Kiss me.
End of tips to lips  \u2014 Do you love me?
Dropping it  \u2014 I love you.<\/p>\n\n\n

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