My dearest Jane —
Although the weather is uncommonly warm, it seems to matter little when it comes to the manner in which people are shod. All these little sketches are from the same day, and, indeed are all the feet of Young Women, soldier's and workmen's boots as well.
The soldier's boots were particularly handsome, very heavy black leather with brass plates marching down the front. Perfect for marching in the snow!
The little slippers, called "flip-flops" -- apparently from the flapping noise they make when one strides about -- are far more appropriate to the season, but seem singularly ill-suited for ladylike pursuits (such as walking!) They are, however, perfect for displaying an array of colours on one's toe-nails. Bright shiny red toe varnish is the favourite, but I have also seen various shades of pink, blue and even black! The black did give me quite a start ... the poor girl's feet looked bruised, as if she dropp'd a weight on her toes!
And as for bruised toes, what think you of the winkle-pickers? One can only imagine the agony of shape-changing this creature's feet must suffer when they are at last released from their sword-shaped prison!
With love and amusement, your sister,
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