Never, on seeing a lady home, hint that ice-cream and oyster-saloons are dangerous places at night, the common resorts of tramps, thieves, prize-fighters and penniless adventurers. Veracity is one of the characteristics of high breeding.
Never, if her residence is closed for the night, leave her on the stoop, while you go for a policeman to batter in the door. Ring the bell, and wait.
Never say, in wishing her good-night, that she has cost you a pot of money, but that her society was something of an equivalent. If she really esteems you, she will have inferred as much.
Never criticise her conduct during the evening, even if it may not have come up to your standard. Respect her amour propre.
THE END.
A GREAT HIT.
Transcriber’s Note:
Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation are as in the original.