latforms, where they have no occasion to be, jostled by
passengers and baggage-men, and exposed to the rude remarks of
passers-by, they would never go there unnecessarily.

In all public places we should consider, in reference to our conduct,
two things: first, the courtesy we owe to others; and second, the
respect we owe to ourselves.

LESSON XI.

OUTLINE FOR BLACKBOARD.

MANNERS IN TRAVELLING.

_Politeness in the waiting-room._
_Buying a ticket._
_Getting on and off the cars._
_Obtaining and occupying seats._
_Offering seats to ladies._
_Leaving seats temporarily._
_Talking, laughing, and eating._
_Taking a seat with another._
_Courtesy toward officials._
_Courtesy toward fellow-travellers._
_Conduct if delays occur._
_Behavior at places for refreshment._
_A French boy's politeness in travelling._

LESSON XI.

MANNERS IN TRAVELLING.

BEFORE we fairly begin the journey we want to consider what belongs to
good manners at the station.

If the waiting-room is crowded, and there are not seats for all, the
young ought cheerfully to give place to older people, especially to old
ladies and to mothers with little children in their arms. There is often
opportunity here to show little courtesies to others which may brighten
their whole day.

To amuse a fretful child for a few moments, or bring it a glass of water
when the mother cannot leave other children to do it, or to find the
baggage-master and get a trunk checked for a nervous old lady, is a
small thing in itself, but it may be more welcome to the receiver under
the circumstances than a far greater favor at another time. The comfort
or discomfort of a journey is made up of just such small things.

When the ticket window is opened there is no need for us to rush to it
or to push aside any one else. Time is given for all to buy their
tickets comfortably. We ought, if possible, to hand the exact price of
the ticket, and not take the ticket-seller's time to change large bills.
For the same reason we should ask for the ticket in the briefest
sentence we can frame, and if a question is necessary, put it in the
most business-like manner, and thank him for the information given.

We should not attempt to get on the cars while others are getting off:
it hinders them and ourselves, and nothing is gained by such un