The Court, however, did not so agree, But urged it strongly on the Jury's sense That crinoline and hoops are not, per se, Proof of contributory negligence; That skirted dames shall have an even chance For damages with them that dwell in p—ts.
The jury then, without prolonged debate, To soothe the Plaintiff's bumps and smooth her bangs, Brought in a verdict adequately great To obviate all reminiscent pangs : The counsel, whose objections still remained, Excepted, — his exceptions were n't sustained.
For Woman, lovely Woman! hath her right To wear what doth, or what doth not, become her, Whether of wings, hoops, humps, or laces tight, Or men-folks' galluses, or furs in summer, — And Blackstone comments on the fact that " Lex Makes a great favourite of the Gentler Sex."
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