But their way with their arms I cannot commend.

The sleeve of their bodices ends far above the elbow, and is made so tight that the naked arm below expands on attaining its liberty, and by constant and intentional friction takes the hue of the tomato.

What, however, is to our eyes only a suggestion of inflammation, is to the Zeelander a beauty.

While our impulse is to recommend cold cream, the young bloods of Middelburg (I must suppose) are holding their beating hearts.

These are the differences of nations--beyond anything dreamed of in Babel.
The principal work of these ruddy-armed and wide-hipped damsels seems to be to carry green pails on a blue yoke--and their perfect fitness in Middelburg's cheerful and serene streets is another instance of the Dutch cleverness in the use of green paint.