[2] Where the city-post is to be depended on, a note can always be sent in that way.
[3] If the visiter has been properly announced, a well-trained servant will, in all probability, run up before her, and open the room-door.
[4] It is well to present a lady or gentleman from another city, as "Miss Ford of New York"—"Mrs. Stephens of Boston"—"Mr. Warren of New Orleans."
[5] Distinguished men of all professions, doctors, lawyers, artists, authors, and officers of the army and navy, frequently receive the honour of knighthood.
[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.