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the one ought not to except it, So

it above once or twice/**

32'? TO one that is your equal, or not much inferior you are to give the chief Place in your Lodging and he to who 'tis offered ought at the first to refuse it but at the Second to accept though not without acknowledging his own unworthiness

33? THEY that are in Dignity or in ofl&ce have in all places Preceedency but whilst they are Young they ought to respect those that are their equals in Birth or other Qualitys, though they have no Publick charge.

34'^ IT is good Manners to prefer them to whom we speak before ourselves especially if they be above us with whom in no Sort we ought to begin.

35'^ LET your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive.

(6) Rule 31 occurs at the bottom of the manuscript where it has been injured; the words remaining are given.