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112 15 Come not too near two that are whispering or speaking in secret, much less mayest thou ask about what they confer.

16 When thy Parent or Master speaks to any Person, speak not thou, nor hearken to them.

17 If thy Superiours be relating a Story, say not, I have heard it before, but attend to it as if it were to thee altogether new: Seem not to question the Truth of it: If he tell it not right, snigger not, nor endeavour to help him out, or add to his Relation.

18 If any immodest or obscene Thing be spoken in thy hearing, smile not, but settle thy Countenance as though thou didst not hear it.

19 Boast not in Discourse of thine own Wit or Doings.

20 Beware thou utter not any Thing hard to be believed.

21 Interrupt not any one that speaks though thou be his Familiar.

22 Coming into Company, whilst any Topick is discoursed on, ask not what was