CHAPTER XV.

RIDING AND DRIVING.

Learning to ride on horseback--The gentleman's duty as an escort in
riding--How to assist a lady to mount--Riding with ladies--Assisting a
lady to alight from a horse--Driving--The seat of honor in a
carriage--Trusting the driver 174


CHAPTER XVI.

COURTSHIP.

Proper conduct of gentlemen and ladies toward each other--Premature
declaration of love--Love at first sight--Proper manner of
courtship--Parents should exercise authority over daughters--An
acceptable suitor--Requirements for a happy marriage--Proposals of
marriage--A gentleman should not press an unwelcome suit--A lady's
refusal--A doubtful answer--Unladylike conduct toward a suitor--The
rejected suitor--Asking consent of parents--Presents after
engagement--Conduct and relations of the engaged couple--Lovers'
quarrels--Breaking an engagement 179


CHAPTER XVII.

WEDDING ETIQUETTE.

Choice of bridemaids and groomsmen or ushers--The bridal costume