She is not called upon to pay for the expenses of telegrams, doctor's bills, medicines, etc., contracted by the guest. If a guest departed without attending to these matters, the hostess would have to pay for them.
GIVING FAREWELL, To VISITORS. A hostess should, in bidding farewell to her visitors, see that she does not overdo it.
While it is not strictly necessary that a hostess should accompany a guest to the depot, yet many still follow this rule, especially in the case of an unmarried woman, and are careful to see to all the details of checking baggage, etc.
In the case of a bachelor, such attention is not necessary.
A hostess conveys at her own expense both the guest and baggage to and from the station.
GREETING VISITORS. When an hour of arrival is specified in an invitation, the guest should be met at the station, especially an unmarried woman, by the hostess or host. In case of married couples or bachelors, a man servant may meet them.
In all cases the hostess should arrange for the conveyance of both the guests and their luggage.
A hostess accompanies a woman to the guest chamber, but sends a man servant with a bachelor to the latter's room.
INVITATIONS. These should state definitely when a visit is to begin and to end. It is also a good plan to allude in the invitation to any special amusement or entertainment.
These invitations should be answered promptly.