training of
children--The formation of their habits--Politeness at home--Train
children for some occupation--Bad temper--Selfishness--Home maxims 216

CHAPTER XX.

HOME CULTURE.

Cultivate moral courage--The pernicious influence of
indolence--Self-respect--Result of good breeding at home--Fault-finding
and grumbling--Family jars not to be made public--Conflicting
interests--Religious education--Obedience--Influence of example--The
influence of books 225

CHAPTER XXI.

WOMAN'S HIGHER EDUCATION.

Its importance--Train young women to some occupation--Education of girls
too superficial--An education appropriate to each sex--Knowledge of the
laws of health needed by women--Idleness the source of all misery--A
spirit of independence--Health and life dependent upon a higher
culture--Cultivation of the moral sense 233

CHAPTER XXII.

THE LETTER WRITER.

Letter writing is an indication of good breeding--Requirements for
correct writing--Anonymous letters--Note paper to be used--Forms of
letters and notes--Forms of addressing notes and letters--Forms of
signature--Letters of introduction--When to be given--Notes of
invitation and replies thereto--Acceptances and regrets--Formal
invitations must be answered--Letters of friendship--Love
letters--Business letters and correspondence--Form of letter requesting
employment--Regarding the character of a servant--Forms for notes,
drafts, bills and receipts 242

CHAPTER XXIII.

GENERAL RULES TO GOVERN CONDUCT.

Attention to the young in society--Gracefulness of carriage--Attitude,
coughing, sneezing, etc.--Anecdotes, puns, etc.--A sweet and pure
breath--Smoking--A good listener--Give precedence to others--Be moderate
in speaking--Singing and playing in society--Receiving and making
presents--Governing our moods--A lady driving with a gentleman--An
invitation cannot be recalled--Avoid talking of personalities--Shun gossip
and tale bearing--Removing the hat--Intruding on privacy--Politeness
--Adapting yourself to others--Contradicting--A woman's good name
--Expressing unfavorable opinions--Vulgarities--Miscellaneous rules
governing conduct--Washington's maxims 266

CHAPTER XXIV.

ANNIVERSARY WEDDINGS.

How and when they are celebrated--The paper, cotton and leather
weddi