her daughters, going and returning with
them, and if she is not invited, they should
decline the invitation. The father can act
as escort if need be.

After greeting the hostess and guests, the
guests pay their respects to the head of the
house if he is present.

Taking leave of the hostess is unnecessary.

It is no longer customary for a couple to
enter arm in arm, but for the woman to precede
the man. A mother, elder sister, or
married woman takes the precedence over
a daughter, younger sister, or unmarried
woman.

If not at once asked to dance, a young
woman should take a seat by her chaperone.
It is bad taste to refuse a dance with one
man and then to dance that same dance with
another.

Both the hostess and the women wear their
most elaborate costume for such an entertainment-
decollete, short-sleeved, and a long train.

For a less elaborate affair the costume
may be plainer.