ed to see the
other ladies; more especially is there no excuse for ignoring the
existence of the mother or chaperon of the young girl.

If a gentleman knows the ladies of the house well, it is not necessary
for him to send in a card if they are at home, unless it be the first
call of the season, when it is well to leave one in the hall. In a
household consisting of two or more ladies not closely related a card
should be left for each one.

When ladies are visiting in a house where the caller, whether man or
woman, is unacquainted, he or she always leaves a card for the lady of
the house and requests to see her: a request which she may not grant,
but one which it would be a marked slight to omit.

In leaving a card for a friend visiting at a private house, never
write her name upon it; depend upon the servant, or whoever opens the
door, to remember for whom it is intended. This is only permissible
when your friend is at a hotel. In doing this write the name above
yours.

When a newly-married man sends cards immediately after his marriage to
his bachelor friends it may be expected that he wishes to retain them
as such in his new life. Upon the reception of these cards they are
expected to call upon the bride at once.

How to Send Cards.

Cards sent by messenger are enclosed in a single unsealed envelope;
sent by mail this envelope is enclosed within another and larger one
which is sealed. Cards handed in at the door are received by the
servant on a salver to prevent being soiled by handling.

When to Leave Cards.

First Calls of the season necessitate the leaving of cards. Let them
be left quietly in the hall. This custom assists the lady of the house
in revising her visiting list.

Letters of Introduction necessitate that those who have received
courtesies in response to such, should, upon their departure, send
P.P.C. cards to those that have thus remembered them.

A Change of Residence renders it desirable to send cards by mail to
one's friends with the new address engraved thereon. However, should
there be unpaid calls, the cards to these should be left in person.

The Return from an Absence, including any length of time, should be
announced by sending out cards having the address and reception day
engraved upon them. Where P.P.C. cards have been issued previous to
departure these should always follow the return.

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