She was much pleased, but seemed thoughtful, and once or twice in conversation checked herself, and corrected herself in the pronunciation of words that were difficult to her.
few days afterwards., I called upon her, and upon being introduced to the parlour to wait for her appearance, I saw lying upon her table the following:
Memorandum on the Use of the Letter H.
Pronounce Herb 'Erb Pronounce Heir 'Eir Pronounce Honesty 'Onesty Pronounce Honour Onour Pronounce Hospital Ospital Pronounce Hostler 'Ostler Pronounce Hour 'Our Pronounce Humour 'Umour Pronounce Humble 'Umble Pronounce Humility 'Umility
In all other cases the H is to be sounded when it begins a word.
Mem.—Be careful to sound the H slightly in such words as where, when, what, why—don't say were, wen, wat, wy.
| Pronounce | Herb | 'Erb |
| Pronounce | Heir | 'Eir |
| Pronounce | Honesty | 'Onesty |
| Pronounce | Honour | Onour |
| Pronounce | Hospital | Ospital |
| Pronounce | Hostler | 'Ostler |
| Pronounce | Hour | 'Our |
| Pronounce | Humour | 'Umour |
| Pronounce | Humble | 'Umble |
| Pronounce | Humility | 'Umility |
I am happy to say that it is now a pleasure to hear Mrs. Hitching's conversation. I only hope that others may improve as she has done.
Glass Manufacturing in England A.D. 1457.
216. Conversation
There are many talkers, but few who know how to converse agreeably. Speak distinctly, neither too rapidly nor too slowly. Accommodate the pitch of your voice to the hearing of the person with whom you are conversing. Never speak with your mouth full. Tell your jokes, and laugh afterwards. Dispense with superfluous words—such as, "Well, I should think," etc.