When retiring, guests should take leave especially of the patroness inviting them.
PATRONESSES. The patronesses stand in line to receive the guests, bowing or shaking hands as they prefer.
When supper is announced, the leading patroness leads the way with her escort, the others following. If small tables are used, the patronesses sit by themselves.
WOMEN. Women wear full dress.
When guests depart, they should take leave especially of the patroness inviting them.
COUNTESS—HOW ADDRESSED. An official letter begins:
Madam, and ends: I have the honor to
remain your Ladyship's most obedient servant.
The address on the envelope is: To the
Right Honorable The Countess of Kent.
A social letter begins: Dear Lady Kent, and ends: Believe me, dear Lady Kent, sincerely yours.
The address is: To the Countess of Kent.
COUNTRY CALLS. The usual rule in calling is for the residents to call first upon the temporary cottage people, and between these latter the early comers call first upon those coming later.
In the city there is no necessity for
neighbors to call upon each other.