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Updated: May 15, 2025
"Here is that exquisite point-lace fan," she said, lifting a long, narrow box, and removing the lid. "I never had a point-lace fan until I bought it for myself; and here is that picture; I never had his likeness painted on ivory and set in a frame of rubies! Ha! Miss Mona, you were a favored wench, but your triumph was of short duration."
Every one has heard of the luxurious extravagance of Mademoiselle Deschamps, the cushion of whose chaise-percee, was trimmed with point-lace of very considerable value, and the harness of whose carriage was studded with paste, in imitation of diamonds. This woman, however, lived to repent of her folly; and if she did not literally die in a poorhouse, she at least ended her days in wretchedness.
The thing was preposterous on such an occasion, and very extraordinary with respect to him: in vain had he the finest point-lace, with the largest and best powdered peruke imaginable his dress, magnificent enough for any other purpose, was not at all proper for this entertainment. The king immediately took notice of it: "Chevalier," said he, "Termes is not arrived then?"
The meager personal balance-sheets show four lapses from discipline, lapses that she even now regards as ruthless extravagance, viz.: the purchase of two inexpensive brooches, a much needed watch, and a pair of cuffs to match a point-lace collar presented by a friend.
Only last week Dinky-Dunk wrote to the Department of Agriculture for information about courtai fiber that's the kind used for point-lace and is worth a dollar a pound for my lord feels convinced his soil and climatic conditions are especially suited for certain of the finer varieties.
Rolleston drew from her pocket her favourite point-lace. Du Meresq, hungering for that exclusively masculine solace, tenderly brought forth the pipe of his affections, nestling next his heart. There was too much air on the beach, and he sauntered away in search of a more sheltered situation in which to woo his divinity.
The thing was preposterous on such an occasion, and very extraordinary with respect to him: in vain had he the finest point-lace, with the largest and best powdered peruke imaginable his dress, magnificent enough for any other purpose, was not at all proper for this entertainment. The king immediately took notice of it: "Chevalier," said he, "Termes is not arrived then?"
In England the groom is expected to drive the bride away in his own carriage, but in America even that is not often allowed. The bride meantime is dressed in gorgeous array, generally in white satin, with veil of point-lace and orange blossoms, and is driven to the church in a carriage with her father, who gives her away. Her mother and other relatives having preceded her take the front seats.
It stands in the Trastevere, in the Longara, and is a stately palace, with a grand staircase, leading to the first floor, where is situated the range of picture-rooms. There were a good many fine pictures, but none of them have made a memorable impression on my mind, except a portrait by Vandyke, of a man in point-lace, very grand and very real.
"Besides, how could she have looked pretty in a mended dress? I wish you could see the one I'm going to have! It's to be of white silk, the best that can be got at Brown's." "It won't be any more beautiful than mine. I'm to have tulle," said Lillie. "And I " continued Constance. "Mine is to be trimmed with point-lace," broke in another. "And I'm to wear mamma's diamonds," boasted somebody else.
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