Lillian Eichler

“ In Italy, young men and women are considered ben educato, not when they can read and write, but when they know the established forms of convention—when they can show by a correct dignity and ease of manner that they are perfect in their knowledge of the rules of good society. ”

“ The Beginning of Social Calls—When Calls are Made—The Proper Length of a Call—The Day at Home—Dress for Calls—Paying the First Call—Calls of Obligation—About Returning Calls—The Call of Condolence—The Call of Congratulations and Inquiry—The Social Calls of Men—The Invalid's Call—Asking a New Acquaintance to Call—The Woman's Business Call—Receiving Calls—Duties of the Hostess—Receiving the Chance Caller—When the Host is at Home—Taking Leave of the Hostess—The Evening Call—When Gentlemen Receive Callers—Making a Chance Call—Informal Calls. ”

“ It has been written, not for the exceedingly ill-bred or for the highly polished, but for those who find a certain sense of satisfaction in doing what is correct—sincere men and women who, in the performance of their business and social duties, find that there is a constant need for cordial and gracious relationship with those around them. ”

“ The Wedding Invitation—Size and Material—Kinds of Envelopes—Addressing the Envelopes—Invitations to Church Wedding—Invitation to Home Wedding—Wedding in a Friend's Home—When Cards are Enclosed—Invitations to Second Marriages—Invitation to Wedding Anniversary—Informal Wedding Invitation—Acknowledging the Formal Wedding Invitations—Whom to Invite—Sending the Invitations—Recalling the Wedding Invitation—Breaking an Engagement—Returning Gifts—When Death Intervenes. ”