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 small cities where it is somewhat of an event, when an after call becomes a courtesy.

If one is unable to accept an invitation, a call must be made within a fortnight. Cards should be left or sent within two weeks to the bride's mother after a wedding announcement or invitation.

Cards are not left for each member of the receiving party, one card for each person calling includes all. If, however, the invitation includes the name of a special guest, or is sent in more than one name, extra cards are left.

In sending cards, when the tea is given by more than one, a card is enclosed for each name, and addressed to the one at whose house it takes place.

Cards are not sent on the reception day when the invitation has already been acknowledged by note, and are never left at an evening affair.

In calling one's card is handed to the servant who opens the door, but never to one's hostess should she happen to admit you. A husband's