Beauty: Piercings

Dear Reader,

To-day I would like to address the topic of body piercings. I know, it is dreadful to think about, but I simply must lecture on this topic as to keep you informed of what is happening and what you should do about it. We want to be about our beauty best now, don't we?

The world is chasing after sterling, not necessarily a bad thing, unless of course, it is for bodily decoration. Here is the rule so you will always be correct: if one must have piercings, two are allowed, one in each ear. That is all. Any more brings one down several class notches and into the realm of a streetwalker. I do not care of your ethnicity; this rule applies for all who wish to be part of American civilized society (who cares about any other place? Well, perhaps England). Add just one more earring and don't expect to be invited back to the St. Albans Cotillion this year.

Don't question it, dear. Two is the rule, and NEVER before the age of 12.

Until next time...

HF

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