iew to get by more
expeditiously. Wait your turn, and, if any of the persons before
mentioned come up, you should edge up to the wall, in order to give
them the place. They also, as they pass, should bow politely to you.

When two gentlemen accompany a lady in a walk, she should place
herself between them, and not unduly favor either. A gentleman meeting
a lady friend accompanied by another gentleman should not join her
unless satisfied that his presence is agreeable to both parties.

A lady should not venture out upon the street alone after dark. By so
doing she compromises her dignity, and exposes herself to indignity at
the hands of the rougher class. When a lady passes the evening with a
friend, she should make arrangements beforehand for some one to come
for her at a stated hour. If this cannot be done, or if the escort
fails to come, she should courteously ask the host to permit a servant
to accompany her home. A married lady may, if circumstances render it
necessary, return home alone. An unmarried lady should never do so.

Should your host offer to accompany you himself, decline his offer,
politely stating that you do not wish to give him so much trouble; but
should he insist upon it, accept his escort. In the case of a married
lady, the husband should always come for her. He is an ill-bred fellow
who refuses to render his wife such attention. A lady, upon arriving
at her home, should always dismiss her escort with thanks. A gentleman
should not enter the house, although invited by the lady to do so,
unless for some especial reason.

Evading a Long Talk.

Never offer to shake hands with a lady in the street if you have on
dark gloves as you may soil her white ones.

If, when on your way to fulfil an engagement, a friend stops you in
the street, you may, without committing any breach of etiquette, tell
him of your appointment, and release yourself from a long talk; but do
so in a courteous manner, expressing regret for the necessity.

A lady does not form acquaintances upon the street, or seek to attract
the attention of the other sex, or of persons of her own sex. Her
conduct is always modest and unassuming. Neither does a lady demand
services or favors from gentlemen. She accepts them graciously, always
expressing her thanks.

A gentleman will not stand on the street corners, or in hotel
doorways, or club windows, and gaze impertinently at ladies as they
pass by. This is the exclusive business of loa