The guests are not expected to remain longer than twenty minutes after the adjournment to the drawing-room has been made.
Ladies should put on their gloves on their return to the drawing-room after luncheon.
Ladies having motor-cars should previously desire their chauffeurs to return for them from three to a quarter-past three o'clock, and the servant should inform each guest of the arrival of her motor-car.
When a lady requires a cab, she should ask the hostess's permission to have one called for her.
The subject of leave-taking is fully described in [Chapter IV.]
CHAPTER XXVII
BREAKFASTS
Breakfast Parties have in certain circles become a feature, and invitations to breakfast are issued both by card and by note.
In official circles breakfast parties are frequently given, the morning hours up to one o'clock being the only disengaged portion of the day, and thus the opportunity is taken for offering and receiving hospitality, and of enjoying the society of friends and acquaintances. The breakfast hour varies from ten to eleven, according to circumstances, and the meal somewhat resembles a luncheon, fish, entrées, game, and cold viands being given, with the addition of tea, coffee, and liqueurs.
Punctuality on these occasions is almost imperative, as breakfast cannot be prolonged beyond a given limit, and therefore it is not considered necessary to wait the coming of a late guest.