2582. On the other hand, let your performance be brief, or, if ever so good, it will be tiresome.
2583. When a lady sits down to the pianoforte, some gentleman should attend her, arrange the music-stool, and turn over the leaves.
2584. Do not make yourself too conspicuous in those attentions. The lady, not the gentleman, is the performer.
2585. Never tattle, nor repeat in one society any scandal or personal matter you hear in another.
2586. Give your own opinion of people, if you please, but never repeat that of others.