Trimeric
Trimeric ri-(meh)-rik n: a four stanza poem in which the first stanza has four lines and the last three stanzas have three lines each, with the first line of each repeating the respective line of the first stanza. The sequence of lines, then, is abcd, b--, c--, d--.
A gentlemen would list his name on her card if he wanted to dance with a young lady.

The Language of the Fan

Carrying in the right hand in front of the face - Follow me
Fanning quickly - I am engaged
Placing it on the left ear -I wish to get rid of you
Carrying in the left hand in front of the face - I am desirous of your acquaintance
Carrying in the right hand - You are too willing
Carrying in the left hand, open - Come and talk to me
Covering the left ear with an open fan - Do not betray our secret
Drawing across the forehead You have changed
Drawing through the hand - I hate you
Drawing across the cheek - I love you
Drawing across the eyes - I am sorry
Twirling in the left hand - We are watched
Twirling in the right hand - I love another
Presented Shut - Do you love me?
Open and shut - You are cruel
Open Wide - Wait for me
Touching tip with a finger - I wish to speak to you
Hands clasped together holding an open fan -Forgive me
Letting it rest on the right cheek - Yes
Letting it rest on the left cheek - No
Letting it touch the right eye - When may I be allowed to see you
Dropping it - We will be friends
Fanning slowly - I am married
Placing handle to lips -Kiss me
Placing behind head -Do not forget me
Placing behind the head with Little Finger extended - Goodbye

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