notes.

Upon the entrance of ladies, or persons entitled to
deference, the master of the house precedes them across the
room: he addresses compliments to them, and will lose his
life to procure them seats.

While dancing with a lady whom you have never seen before,
you should not talk to her much.

The master of the ceremonies must take care that every lady
dances, and press into service for that purpose these young
gentlemen who are hanging round the room like fossils. If
desired by him to dance with a particular lady you should
refuse on no account.

If you have no ear, that is, a false one, never dance.

To usurp the seat of a person who is dancing is the height of
incivility.

Never go to a public ball.

CHAPTER XII. FUNERALS.

When any member of a family is dead, it is customary to send
intelligence of the misfortune to all who have been connected
with the deceased in relations of business or friendship. The
letters which are sent contain a special invitation to assist
at the funeral.