The author is under obligation to so many persons for suggestions and advice, as well as to many authors, that it does not seem best to give a list of the same, especially as such list could be only a partial one, for many of her friends would not desire mention of their names.
N. C.
Dec. 1, 1899.
CONTENTS.
| CHAPTER I. | |
| Introductions | [7] |
| Calls | [9] |
| Cards | [15] |
| Visiting | [20] |
| CHAPTER II. | |
| Notes of Invitation | [21] |
| Announcement Cards | [26] |
| Wedding Invitations | [30] |
| Acceptances and Regrets | [32] |
| Letters | [35] |
| Letters of Introduction | [39] |
| CHAPTER III. | |
| Dinners | [41] |
| Luncheons | [44] |
| Breakfasts | [44] |
| Teas | [44] |
| Receptions | [46] |
| Dancing Parties | [46] |
| Card Parties | [47] |
| Weddings | [48] |
| Wedding Gifts | [52] |
| Wedding Anniversaries | [53] |
| CHAPTER IV. | |
| Conversation | [56] |
| Chaperonage | [60] |
| Marriage | [62] |
| Domestic Etiquette and Duties | [64] |
| CHAPTER V. | |
| Dress | [66] |
| Gloves | [69] |
| Street Etiquette | [70] |
| Traveling | [73] |
| Bicycling | [75] |
| Telephoning | [76] |
| CHAPTER VI. | |
| The Table and Service at Table | [79] |
| Habits at Table | [86] |
| Servants and Serving | [94] |
| CHAPTER VII. | |
| Funerals | [98] |
| Mourning | [100] |
| CHAPTER VIII. | |
| Politeness of Young Children | [102] |
| School-Room Etiquette | [108] |
| CHAPTER IX. | |
| Official Etiquette | [111] |
| CHAPTER X. | |
| Business Correspondence | [113] |
| Letters of Application, etc. | [116] |
| CHAPTER XI. | |
| General Hints | [124] |