[6]. It would be well if all the public offices at Washington were furnished with copies of the British Peerage. Perhaps they are.
[7]. When circumstances render it expedient to carry much money out with you, divide it; putting half in one purse or pocket-book, and half in another, and put these portions into two pockets.
[8]. In a former work of the author’s, The House Book, published by A. Hart, Philadelphia, will be found ample directions for packing trunks, &c.
[9]. Nevertheless, it is not good manners to make any remark (even to a friend) on their coming to breakfast late or early. It is no concern of yours, and they have reasons of their own, undoubtedly.
[10]. Americans never really say niggers, though constantly accused of doing so by their British cousins. The word negor we have heard, but nigger never.
[11]. It is customary with professional or public musicians, when in private company, to volunteer a song or a piece; knowing that, out of delicacy, no one will ask them to give a gratuitous specimen of the art by which they live. This is polite and proper. It is always duly appreciated, and adds to the popularity of the performer.
[12]. A whisperer usually betrays herself by unconsciously fixing her eyes on the person she is secretly talking of. If you wish to inform your neighbour that a distinguished person is present, say softly, “Mr. C. is here, but do not look at him just now.”
[13]. It is, however, customary in eating sweet potatoes of a large size, to break them in two, and taking a piece in your hand, to pierce down to the bottom with your fork, and then mix in some butter, continuing to hold it thus while eating it.
[14]. When the name of the state is short, you may give all the letters that compose it, as Maine—Ohio—Iowa—Texas—Utah.
[15]. In buying a handsome parasol or umbrella, see that it has a folding-joint in the middle of the stick, and that this joint works easily, so that there may be no difficulty in packing it in a trunk or box. To prevent the silk being rubbed, tie up the parasol in a smooth linen case, previous to packing.