2751. Cards should (if belonging to the gentleman) be plain, plainly written or printed, and unglazed and ungilt.
2752. Ladies should have their cards enameled, but, for obvious reasons, the name plain and distinct, so as to catch the eye at once.
2753. When a man marries, it is understood that all former acquaintanceship ends, unless he intimate a desire to renew it, by sending you his own and his wife's card, if near, or by letter, if distant.
2754. If this be neglected, be sure no further intercourse is desired.
2755. In the first place: A bachelor is seldom very particular in the selection of his companions. So long as he is amused, he will associate freely enough with those whose morals and habits would point them out as highly dangerous persons to introduce into the sanctity of domestic life.