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The dining room and its appointments (1896)

London, New York, The Butterick Publishing Co. (Limited) · leaf 86

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ought to be, adifference in form between the impromptu hospitality and that which is offered with forethought.A spirit of kindliness impels every generous hostess when a meal is ready to invite chance callersto join her at table. Additional food may be needful, but it should be suppHed in a manner… … FiGTTRE No. 20.—Design for Doily. or appalling events should not be mentioned, and mischevious gossip should be carefully avoided,as should also remarks of a political or religious nature that may he offensive to anyone present INVITATIONS AND GENEI^AL GQSTOAS. When bidden to a dinner, respond at…

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