OFFICE RULES.
1. Gentlemen upon entering will Leave the door wide open, or apologise.
2. Those having No Business should remain as Long as Possible, take a chair, and Lean against the Wall; it will preserve the wall, and may prevent its fall upon us.
3. Gentlemen are requested to Smoke especially during Office Hours; Tobacco and Cigars will be supplied.
4. Talk Loud or Whistle, especially when we are engaged; if this has not the desired effect, Sing.
5. If we are in Business Conversation with anyone you are requested not to wait until we are done, but Join in, as we are particularly fond of speaking to half-a-dozen or more at a time.
6. Profane Language is expected at all times, especially if Ladies are present.
7. Put your feet on the tables, or lean against the Desk; it will be of great assistance to those who are writing.
8. Persons having no Business with this Office will call often or excuse themselves.
9. Should you need the loan of any Money do not fail to Ask for it, as we do not require it for Business Purposes, but merely for the sake of lending.