41. Apologize for passing between any one and the fire, and avoid doing so if possible. 42. Be punctual in keeping appointments. 43. Never attempt to monopolize the conversation. 44. Never assert anything with a great degree of certainty. 45. Do not call newly made acquaintances by their given names. 46. Do not laugh at your own wit. 47. Be not often the hero of your own legends. 48. In foreign countries boast not overmuch of your own. 49. It is vulgar to question children or servants about the affairs of their families. 50. Be neither rude to nor familiar with servants. Treat them humanly, yet with a proper degree of dignity. 51. It is neither just nor honest to punish children for faults in the commission of which you set them the example. 52. Treat even j^our enemies courteously under your own roof. 53. Never answer questions addressed to others, or even those that have been addressed generally to the company of which you are a member. 54. It is better to teach by precept than by example. 55. Avoid satire and sneering. 56. Wit that wounds should be carefully avoided. 57. Be kind to all ; treat courteously those who ask and those who extend favors. 58. Bo truthful. Lying is the vice of slaves. 59. Avoid hypocrisy, nor make any false pretences. 60. Invitations should be promptly answered. 61. Do not neglect calling upon friends. 62. If writing to another upon business (of benefit to yourself) do not fail to enclose postage stamp for reply. 63. Do not cross your legs, or extend your feet out into the aisles of cars or 'busses, as others will be troubled thereby. 64. An offered apology should always be accepted, though it is not necessary to again begin a friendship with the person offerino- it. 65. A lady should not accept expensive gifts, except from near relatives or an accepted lover. FORMS, LETTERS, FRENCH PHRASES, ETC. 433 66. Avoid all boisterous conduct, in laughing or talking. 67. All extremes should be avoided. 68. Flashy vestments and much jewelry should be avoided. 69. Do nothing that will interfere with the pleasures of others. 70. Do not scoff at the beliefs of others. 71. Be well dressed, but never over-dressed. 72. Treat children with gentleness and consideration. He who beats or abuses a child, degrades it. 73. Never indulge in profanity ; it is a vice without pleasure or reward. 74. Never associate with any one whom you would not willingly introduce to your family. 75. Adopt, if not sinful or degrading, the customs of those amongst whom your lot is cast. Never be singular. XV. Alphabet of Etiquette. Avoid thou all evil, all rudeness, all haste, Be gentle, be cheerful, he kindl}', be chaste. Consider the needs of the old and the weak; Don't volunteer counsel, think twice ere you speak. Ever think last of self, be not boastful or proud, Fear scandal and gossip, let your talk be not loud. Greet with equal politeness the high and the low, Have a heart full of kindness, a soul pure as snow. Injure none by a look, or a word or a tone ; Join not those that are evil ; far better alone. Keep promise and counsel, let your word be your bond. Leave lying to slaves, of yourself be not fond. Move gently; be modest in action and dress; Never swear, never mock at another's distress. Over dressing avoid, but at fashion don't sneer, Pay due tribute to usage, but bend not to fear. Quit all that is harmful to self or to others, Kemember this world is a wide band of brothers! Shun the fool and the ruffian ; the fop and the boor, Take pleasure in helping the weak and the poor. Use good language or none, all coarseness avoid, Vulgarity's sinful, or with sin alloyed. Wax ever in virtue, in grace and good will, Xcelling in good and decreasing in ill. Yonder sun be thy guidance in everything bright. Zero marking thy standing in all that's not right.

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41. Apologize for passing between any one and the fire, and avoid doing so if possible. 42. Be punctual in keeping appointments. 43. Never attempt to monopolize the conversation. 44. Never assert anything with a great degree of certainty. 45. Do not call newly made acquaintances by their given names. 46. Do not laugh at your own wit. 47. Be not often the hero of your own legends. 48. In foreign countries boast not overmuch of your own. 49. It is vulgar to question children or servants about the affairs of their families. 50. Be neither rude to nor familiar with servants. Treat them humanly, yet with a proper degree of dignity. 51. It is neither just nor honest to punish children for faults in the commission of which you set them the example. 52. Treat even your enemies courteously under your own roof. 53. Never answer questions addressed to others, or even those that have been addressed generally to the company of which you are a member. 54. It is better to teach by precept than by example. 55. Avoid satire and sneering. 56. Wit that wounds should be carefully avoided. 57. Be kind to all ; treat courteously those who ask and those who extend favors. 58. Bo truthful. Lying is the vice of slaves. 59. Avoid hypocrisy, nor make any false pretences. 60. Invitations should be promptly answered. 61. Do not neglect calling upon friends. 62. If writing to another upon business (of benefit to yourself) do not fail to enclose postage stamp for reply. 63. Do not cross your legs, or extend your feet out into the aisles of cars or 'busses, as others will be troubled thereby. 64. An offered apology should always be accepted, though it is not necessary to again begin a friendship with the person offering it. 65. A lady should not accept expensive gifts, except from near relatives or an accepted lover. FORMS, LETTERS, FRENCH PHRASES, ETC. 433 66. Avoid all boisterous conduct, in laughing or talking. 67. All extremes should be avoided. 68. Flashy vestments and much jewelry should be avoided. 69. Do nothing that will interfere with the pleasures of others. 70. Do not scoff at the beliefs of others. 71. Be well dressed, but never over-dressed. 72. Treat children with gentleness and consideration. He who beats or abuses a child, degrades it. 73. Never indulge in profanity ; it is a vice without pleasure or reward. 74. Never associate with any one whom you would not willingly introduce to your family. 75. Adopt, if not sinful or degrading, the customs of those amongst whom your lot is cast. Never be singular. XV. Alphabet of Etiquette. Avoid thou all evil, all rudeness, all haste, Be gentle, be cheerful, be kindly, be chaste. Consider the needs of the old and the weak; Don't volunteer counsel, think twice ere you speak. Ever think last of self, be not boastful or proud, Fear scandal and gossip, let your talk be not loud. Greet with equal politeness the high and the low, Have a heart full of kindness, a soul pure as snow. Injure none by a look, or a word or a tone ; Join not those that are evil ; far better alone. Keep promise and counsel, let your word be your bond. Leave lying to slaves, of yourself be not fond. Move gently; be modest in action and dress; Never swear, never mock at another's distress. Over dressing avoid, but at fashion don't sneer, Pay due tribute to usage, but bend not to fear. Quit all that is harmful to self or to others, Remember this world is a wide band of brothers! Shun the fool and the ruffian ; the fop and the boor, Take pleasure in helping the weak and the poor. Use good language or none, all coarseness avoid, Vulgarity's sinful, or with sin alloyed. Wax ever in virtue, in grace and good will, Excelling in good and decreasing in ill. Yonder sun be thy guidance in everything bright. Zero marking thy standing in all that's not right.

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