2611. A lady does not put her address on her visiting card.


2612. In all your associations, keep constantly in view the adage, "too much freedom breeds contempt."


2613. Never be guilty of practical jokes; if you accustom yourself to them, it is probable you will become so habituated as to commit them upon persons who will not allow of such liberties: I have known a duel to arise from a slap on the back.


2614. If there be another chair in the room, do not offer a lady that from which you have just risen.


2615. Always suspect the advances of any person who may wish for your acquaintance, and who has had no introduction: circumstances may qualify this remark, but as a general principle, acquaintances made in a public room or place of amusement are not desirable.