Acquaintance Collection
An old acquaintance, like a familiar tune of Auld Lang Syne played by a Scottish Highlander Piper, brings back memories of winters spent walking in Carrick and Galloway
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An old acquaintance, like a familiar tune of Auld Lang Syne played by a Scottish Highlander Piper, brings back memories of winters spent walking in Carrick and Galloway, just as Robert Louis Stevenson depicted in his lithograph. It reminds me of the elegance and charm of an English gentleman and lady meeting on Ramsgate promenade during the 19th century. But sometimes, things are not always what they seem - like when a horse unexpectedly bolts through a gate during a foxhunt. This frontispiece to "The English Gentleman and English Gentlewoman" by Richard Brathwaite captures the unpredictable nature of life and can surprise us too, just like that mischievous monkey captured in an engraving titled "That Monkey. " They bring laughter and joy into our lives when we least expect it. Yet amidst all these moments, one question lingers: Should auld acquaintance be forgot? As depicted in this poignant lithograph, we contemplate whether to let go or hold onto those connections from our past. In the midst of it all lies the romance found even in simple moments - perhaps while taking a leisurely ride on a bath-chair as shown in this vibrant chromolitho titled "The Romance of a Bath-Chair. " And let's not forget those amusing characters who leave lasting impressions. Like the Old Person of Filey spoken highly by his acquaintances in this whimsical litho. They remind us that every encounter has its own story waiting to unfold. So here's to acquaintances old and new - may they continue to enrich our lives with unexpected adventures, cherished memories, and everlasting friendships.