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 83
ly, and take your leave with a few pleasant remarks. A lady engaged upon fancy work of any kind is not obliged to lay it aside inreceiving the call of an intimate acquaintance. In formal calls a lady shoulddevote herself entirely to her guests. Should a lady visitor take her leave, a gentleman, if… … ETIQUETTE OF THE DRAWING—ROOM. In making a call, if the lady called upon is not at home, leave your card; andif there are several ladies staying there whom you desire to see, desire the ser-vant to present your compliments to them severally. Should you not have acard, leave your name with the…
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