II.
Generously praising the attractions of that "affected creature" who always cut her out.
III.
Not ridiculing the man she secretly prefers—nor quizzing what she seriously admires.
IV.
Not changing her "dear, dear friend" quarterly—or her dress three times a day.
V.
Reading a novel without looking at the third volume first; or writing a letter without a post-script; or taking wine at dinner without saying "the smallest drop in the world;" or singing without "a bad cold;" or wearing shoes that were not "a mile too big for her."
VI.
Seeing a baby without immediately rushing to it and kissing it.
VII.
Carrying a large bouquet at an evening party, and omitting to ask her partner "if he understands the language of flowers."