When I came back they
were measuring the Senator.
"Will you have the American shoulder, sir? Most of our customers prefer
it."
"Well, no. The English shoulder would be more of a novelty on me. You
see I come from the United States myself."
"Do you indeed, sir?"
The manners of some tailors might be emulated in England.
"Tails are a little longer than they were, sir, and waistcoats cut a
trifle higher. Not more than half an inch in both cases, sir, but it
does make a difference. Now, with reference to the coat, sir; will you
have it finished with braid or not? Silk braid, of course, sir."
"Augusta?" demanded the Senator.
"Is braid _de nouveau_?" asked momma.
"Not precisely, madam, but the Prince certainly has worn it this season
while he didn't last."
"Do you refer to Wales?" asked poppa.
"Yes, sir. He's very generally mentioned simply as 'The Prince.' His
Royal Highness is very conservative, so to speak, about such things, so
when he takes up a style we generally count on its lasting at least
through one season. I can assure you, sir, the Prince has appeared in
braid.
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