e the price of an article offered for sale. If you cannot
afford to buy it, decline it frankly. If you can, pay the sum asked,
although you may think it exorbitant, and make no comment.

A gentleman must remove his hat upon entering the room in which a fair
is held, although it be a public hall, and remain uncovered while in
the room.

Flirting, loud or boisterous talking or laughing, and conspicuous
conduct, are marks of bad breeding.

When a purchaser offers a sum larger than the price asked for the
article, return the change promptly. Some thoughtless young ladies
consider it "a stroke of business" to retain the whole amount, knowing
that a gentleman will not insist upon the return of the change. To do
this is simply to be guilty of an act of gross ill-breeding.

A lady may accept any donation of money a gentleman may wish to make
at her table. The gift is to the charity, not to her; and the
gentleman pays her a delicate compliment in making her the means of
increasing the receipts of the fair.

Etiquette of Shopping.

In visiting a store for the purpose of examining the goods or making
purchases, conduct yourself with courtesy and amiability.

Speak to the clerks and employes of the store with courtesy and
kindness. Do not order them to show you anything. Request them to do
so in a polite and ladylike or gentlemanly manner. Give them no more
trouble than is necessary, and express your thanks for the attentions
they may show you. In leaving their counter, say pleasantly,
"Good-morning," or "Good-day." By treating the employes of a store
with courtesy, you will render your presence there, welcome, and will
receive all the attention such conduct merits.

Should you find another person examining a piece of goods, do not take
hold of it. Wait until it is laid down, and then make your
examination.

To attempt to "beat down" the price of an article is rude. In the best
conducted stores the price of the goods is "fixed," and the salesmen
are not allowed to change it. If the price does not suit you, you are
not obliged to buy, but can go elsewhere.

Pushing or crowding at a counter, or the indulgence in personal
remarks, handling the goods in a careless manner, or so roughly as to
injure them, lounging upon the counter, or talking in a loud voice,
are marks of bad breeding.

Never express your opinion about an article another is purchasing,
unless asked to do so. To say to a customer about to make a purchase