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bit of pasteboard and a line of script—its insignificance is a snare to the ignorant, a delusion to the misinformed. Milady's visiting card guides her down the social path, and the correct choice in size, shape and kind is of the greatest import.

The quality of the card is a matter which the standard stationer may decide. The best is none too good, for a poor paper speaks its fabric as does a shoddy velvet.

An unglazed card of heavy smoothness bears the touch of quality between one's fingers, and its high texture is quickly traced by comparison.

Its shape fluctuates somewhat to taste, but an approved card calls for a medium size. Two and three-quarters by one and three-quarter inches is beyond reproach. The type of the card must show the best engraving, and upon no consideration be printed.