The national encyclopædia of business and social forms, embracing the laws of etiquette and good society (1879)
McCabe, James Dabney, 1842-1883. [from old catalog] · Philadelphia, Chicago [etc.] The National publishing co · leaf 72
ittle aboveher ankle with one hand. To raise the dress with both hands is vulgar, exceptin places where the mud is very deep.. A gentleman meeting a lady acquaintance on the street should not presumeto join her in her walk without first asking her permission. It may not beagreeable to her, or… … ETIQUETTE OF THE STREET. 45 offence at the exercise of such a right. If it is inconvenient for a lady to acceptthe gentlemans company, she should frankly say so, mentioning some reason,and excusing herself with friendly courtesy. Gentlemen give place to ladies,and to gentlemen accompanying ladies,…
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