2756. Secondly. A married man has the tastes of another to consult; and the friends of the husband may not be equally acceptable to the wife.
2757. Besides, newly-married people may wish to limit the circle of their friends, from commendable motives of economy.
2758. When a man first "sets up" in the world, the burden of an extensive and indiscriminate acquaintance may be felt in various ways.
2759. Many have had cause to regret the weakness of mind which allowed them to plunge into a vortex of gayety and expense they could ill afford, from which they have found it difficult to extricate themselves, and the effects of which have proved a serious evil to them in after life.
2760. When a man is about to be married, he usually gives a dinner to his bachelor friends; which is understood to be their congé unless he choose to renew their acquaintance.