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A gentleman accompanying a lady is not bound to give up his seat to
another lady. His duty is solely to the lady he accompanies. He cannot
tell at what moment she may need his services, and must remain where
she can command them.

It is rude to whisper or talk during a performance. It is discourteous
to the performers, and annoying to those of the audience around you,
who desire to enjoy the entertainment.

To seek to draw attention to yourself at a place of amusement is
simply vulgar.

It is in especial bad taste for lovers to indulge in any affectionate
demonstrations at such places.

A gentleman must see that the lady accompanying him is provided with
a programme. If at the opera, he must also provide her with a
libretto.

Applause is the just due of the deserving actor, and should be given
liberally. Applaud by clapping the hands, and not by stamping or
kicking with the feet.

Upon escorting the lady back to her home, the gentleman should ask
permission to call upon her the next day, which request she should
grant. She should, in her own sweet way, cause him to feel that he has
conferred a genuine pleasure upon her by his invitation.

A gentleman who can afford it should always provide a carriage on such
occasions. If his means do not permit this, he should not embarrass
himself by assuming the expense. If the evening be stormy, he should
not expect the lady to venture out without a carriage.

A gentleman should call at the lady's house in full time to allow them
to reach their destination before the commencement of the
entertainment.

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WALKING, RIDING, BOATING, DRIVING.

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Your conduct on the street should always be modest and dignified. Loud
and boisterous conversation or laughter and all undue liveliness are
improper in public, especially in a lady.

When walking on the street do not permit yourself to be so
absent-minded as to fail to recognize your friends. Walk erect and
with dignity, and do not go along reading a book or a newspaper.

Should you stop to speak to a friend, withdraw to the side of the walk
with him, that you may not interrupt the passing of others. Should
your friend have a stranger with him, apologize to the stranger for
the interruption. You must never leave your friend with whom you are
walking to speak to another without first asking him to excuse you.

In walking with a lady on the street, give her the inner side of the
walk,