. By the waters of Carthage. riblydisfigured, or else rarely beautiful. Why the Arab manpermits his womenkind to show their bare legs right up totheir knees and at the same time insists on their faces beingcompletely covered, I cannot imagine. The Englishmanis as a rule rather jealous of his wifes ankles if they arepretty—you must confess to this, dear,—even if he is open-minded on the subject of decolleUe. It just proves, Isuppose, that the male birds of all countries have theirdog-in-the-manger jealousies and prejudices about theirwomen. And now I must tell you that Jack has spent the mostof
. By the waters of Carthage. riblydisfigured, or else rarely beautiful. Why the Arab manpermits his womenkind to show their bare legs right up totheir knees and at the same time insists on their faces beingcompletely covered, I cannot imagine. The Englishmanis as a rule rather jealous of his wifes ankles if they arepretty—you must confess to this, dear,—even if he is open-minded on the subject of decolleUe. It just proves, Isuppose, that the male birds of all countries have theirdog-in-the-manger jealousies and prejudices about theirwomen. And now I must tell you that Jack has spent the mostof his day in the souks. His beautiful lady appearedabout twelve oclock. Jack, it seems, had successfullymanaged to conceal his look of hatred for her husbandand had spent his time, while I was in the harem, talkingto Monsieur Ajeeb through the medium of Bachir. Itappears that they found a common topic of interest inrifles and armoury generally. And Jack had his reward,for he could not do less than bow and say good-morning. :. I,.,,>l^:.,-. I :,,,, MlDDLf:-CLASS ARAB WOMAN. Chapter IV 73 to Madame when she appeared and silently took upher place on the same seat as she had occupied lastnight. Jack retailed their conversation to me, which I willrepeat for your benefit. Jack : I have been discussing with your husbandthe beautiful workmanship and the antiquated shapes ofTunisian native firearms. They are mere curios—nothingmore—very charming for museums, and as modern, Isuppose, as the French wish them to be. When he said the word husband, Madame Ajeebblushed almost painfully; even her hands seemed toconvulse at the word, but Jack was determined to makeher talk. Jack : Do you speak Arabic—I suppose youdo ? She : Yes, but very badly. Jack : Your husband speaks French, no doubt. She : Yes, quite well—Tunisian French. Jack : I cant speak even English French, so thatwont help ; Im a regular Britisher. You see, Ive travelledall over the world on the strength of his Maje
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