Under the Southern cross in South America . MILK PEDDLER, LIMA. BULL RING, LIMA CITY OF THE KINGS 119 part of the day, that is, from 3 to 5 oclock in the afternoon, atwhich time the trafik is greatest and the crowds almost as denseas those at the bargain counters of a New York department storeon bargain Fridays. But they differ very widely from a New Yorkcrowd, inasmuch as there is no rush, no hurry, no bustle, no excite-ment at all, no frantic-looking women shoving, pushing and tearingone another to get to counters. There is order and decorum andevery one is as quiet as if all were attending
Under the Southern cross in South America . MILK PEDDLER, LIMA. BULL RING, LIMA CITY OF THE KINGS 119 part of the day, that is, from 3 to 5 oclock in the afternoon, atwhich time the trafik is greatest and the crowds almost as denseas those at the bargain counters of a New York department storeon bargain Fridays. But they differ very widely from a New Yorkcrowd, inasmuch as there is no rush, no hurry, no bustle, no excite-ment at all, no frantic-looking women shoving, pushing and tearingone another to get to counters. There is order and decorum andevery one is as quiet as if all were attending a prayer-meeting,speaking only when it is necessary to do so. Friends and acquaint-ances meet, bow, shake hands and pass on. All are very well dressedand look as if they were prosperous, though many may be lackingin wordly possessions. The Limenos believe in outside show, and on all occasionsendeavor to put on a fair exterior. Of course the well-to-do,—andthere are many such,—have no need of simulation, but those whohave not wealth try by every means in t
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