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Title: The Cynic's Rules of Conduct

Author: Chester Field Jr.

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THE CYNIC'S
RULES OF CONDUCT

The
Cynic's Rules _of_
Conduct

BY
CHESTER FIELD, JR.

PHILADELPHIA
HENRY ALTEMUS COMPANY

Copyright, 1905, by
Henry Altemus

Entered at Stationers' Hall

THE CYNIC'S
RULES OF CONDUCT

Go to the Aunt, thou sluggard, and offer her ten off on your legacy
for spot cash.

The difference between a bad break and a _faux pas_ indicates the kind
of society you are in.

When alone in Paris behave as if all the world were your
mother-in-law.

[Illustration]

Remember, too, that perhaps you are not the sort of husband that
Father used to make.

You may refer to her cheeks as roses, but the man who sends her
American beauties will leave you at the post.

A woman should dress to make men covetous and women envious.

[Illustration]

Even Cupid crosses his fingers at what he hears by moonlight.

After marriage you may speak of her temper; but during courtship you
had better refer to it as temperament.

When dinners entice thee consent thou not.

[Illustration]

The position of the hostess should be at the doorway of the
drawing-room to receive her guests. The position of her husband should
be at his off