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go lay down; say go lie down.

      Don't say he is taller than me; say taller than I.

      Don't say I shall call upon him; say I shall call on him.

      Don't say I bought a new pair of shoes; say I bought a pair of new shoes.

      Don't say I had rather not; say I would rather not.

      Don't say two spoonsful; say two spoonfuls.

ETIQUETTE OF DRESS AND HABITS.

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      Don't let one day pass without a thorough cleansing of your person.

      Don't sit down to your evening meal before a complete toilet if you have company.

      Don't cleanse your nails, your nose or your ears in public.

      Don't use hair dye, hair oil or pomades.

      Don't wear evening dress in daytime.

      Don't wear jewelry of a gaudy character; genuine jewelry modestly worn is not out of place.

      Don't overdress yourself or walk affectedly.

      Don't wear slippers or dressing-gown or smoking-jacket out of your own house.

      Don't sink your hands in your trousers' pockets.

      Don't whistle in public places, nor inside of houses either.

      Don't use your fingers or fists to beat a tattoo upon floor desk or window panes.

      Don't examine other people's papers or letters scattered on their desk.

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      Don't bring a smell of spirits or tobacco into the presence of ladies.

      Never use either in the presence of ladies.

      Don't drink spirits; millions have tried it to their sorrow.

ETIQUETTE ON THE STREET.

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      1. Your conduct on the street should always be modest and dignified. Ladies should carefully avoid all loud and boisterous conversation or laughter and all undue liveliness in public.

      2. When walking on the street do not permit yourself to be absent-minded, as to fail to recognize a friend; do not go along reading a book or newspaper.

      3. In walking with a lady on the street give her the inner side of the walk, unless the outside if the safer part; in which case she is entitled to it.

      4. Your arm should not be given to any lady except your wife or a near relative, or a very old lady, during the day, unless her comfort or safety requires it. At night the arm should always be offered; also in ascending the steps of a public building.

      5. In crossing the street a lady should gracefully raise her dress a little above her ankle with one hand. To raise the dress with both hands is vulgar, except in places where the mud is very deep.

      6. A gentleman meeting a lady acquaintance on the street should not presume to join her in her walk without first asking her permission.

      7. If you have anything to say to a lady whom you may happen to meet in the street, however intimate you may be, do not stop her, but turn round and walk in company with her; you can take leave at the end of the street.

      8. A lady should not venture out upon the street alone after dark. By so doing she compromises her dignity, and exposes herself to indignity at the hands of the rougher class.

      9. Never offer to shake hands with a lady in the street if you have on dark or soiled gloves, as you may soil hers.

      10. A lady does not form acquaintances upon the street, or seek to attract the attention of the other sex or of persons of her own sex. Her conduct is always modest and unassuming. Neither does a lady demand services or favors from a gentleman. She accepts them graciously, always expressing her thanks. A gentleman will not stand on the street corners, or in hotel doorways, or store windows and gaze impertinently at ladies as they pass by. This is the exclusive business of loafers.

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      11. In walking with a lady who has your arm, should you have to cross the street, do not disengage your arm and go around upon the outside, unless the lady's comfort renders it necessary. In walking with a lady, where it is necessary for you to proceed singly, always go before her.

ETIQUETTE BETWEEN SEXES.

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      1. A lady should be a lady, and a gentleman a gentleman under any and all circumstances.

      2. Female Indifference to Man.—There is nothing that affects the nature and pleasure of man so much as a proper and friendly recognition from a lady, and as women are more or less dependent upon man's good-will, either for gain or pleasure, it surely stands to their interest to be reasonably pleasant and courteous in his presence or society. Indifference is always a poor investment, whether in society or business.

      3. Gallantry and Ladyism should be a prominent feature in the education of young people. Politeness to ladies cultivates the intellect and refines the soul and he who can be easy and entertaining in the society of ladies has mastered one of the greatest accomplishments. There is nothing taught in school, academy or college, that contributes so much to the happiness of man as a full development of his social and moral qualities.

      4. Ladylike Etiquette.—No woman can afford to treat men rudely. A lady must have a high intellectual and moral ideal and hold herself above reproach. She must remember that the art of pleasing and entertaining gentlemen is infinitely more ornamental than laces, ribbons or diamonds. Dress and glitter may please man, but it will never benefit him.

      5. Cultivate Deficiencies.—Men and women poorly sexed treat each other with more or less indifference, whereas a hearty sexuality inspires both to a right estimation of the faculties and qualities of each other. Those who are deficient should seek society and overcome their deficiencies. While some naturally inherit faculties as entertainers others are compelled to acquire them by cultivation.

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      6. Ladies' Society.—He who seeks ladies' society should seek an education and should have a pure heart and a pure mind. Read good, pure and wholesome literature and study human nature, and you will always be a favorite in the society circle.

      7. Woman Haters.—Some men with little refinement and strong sensual feelings virtually insult and thereby disgust and repel every female they meet. They look upon woman with an inherent vulgarity, and doubt the virtue and integrity of all alike. But it is because they are generally insincere and impure themselves, and with such a nature culture and refinement are out of the question, there must be a revolution.

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      8. Men Haters.—Women who look upon all men as odious, corrupt or hateful, are no doubt so themselves, though they may be clad in silk and sparkle with diamonds and be as pretty as a lily; but their hypocrisy will out, and they can never win the heart of a faithful, conscientious and well balanced man. A good woman has broad ideas and great sympathy. She respects all men until they are proven unworthy.

      9. Fond of Children.—The man who is naturally fond of children will make a good husband and a good father. So it behooves the young man, to notice

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