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 A widow may prefer her maiden name, thus: Kate Hudson White, but it is considered better form to retain a husband's Christian name. The senior matron of the oldest family branch may inscribe her card: Mrs. Towne.

A divorced woman uses her own name with her husband's, thus: Mrs. Louise Thompson Browne; Thompson being her maiden name. Should she legally reclaim her maiden name her card appears: Mrs. Louise Thompson.

When a young girl enters society her name appears below that of her mother's, thus:

on a somewhat larger card.

This continues during her first season, after which she bears a separate card which, if she is the eldest daughter, reads: Miss Brown.

These cards are used when mother and daughter call together. Should the mother call alone, she leaves her personal card.

A daughter is expected to pay calls only in