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| 12 | 317 | These points were alternated in such a way that those of the inner skirt View more quotes about appeared">appeared between those of the outer skirt. |
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| 12 | 314 | She was barefoot, and wore tatters which barely covered her calves. |
| 12 | 315 | These tatters appeared to be the remains of what had perhaps once been a double dress, now shortened. |
| 12 | 316 | The hems of both the inner and outer skirt, doubtless in their shortenings, had been deeply serrated, each in a series of some seven or eight large, triangular points. |
| 12 | 317 | These points were alternated in such a way that those of the inner skirt appeared between those of the outer skirt. |
| 12 | 318 | Thus, though the general appearance of the garment suggested rags, they were, in their way, contrived rags. |
| 12 | 319 | In a way, though she perhaps did not understand this, they invited a man to their removal. |
| 12 | 320 | Perhaps it was her hope that if the city fell such a garment might save her life, sparing her for the collar. |