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Rh not personal, and by making yourself mistress of the art of small talk you will be surprised to find how agreeable you will be considered, and as you do not discuss the affairs of the last establishment where you visited you will make your hostess glad, for she will know that her surroundings and whatever happens in her house will be shown the same respect.

Naturally, when it has been decided that you are coming, your friend lets her friends and acquaintances know that she expects you, and she informs them that she will be glad to have them all call on you. Now, it is possible that you may meet one who is particularly attractive to you, whose manner charms you and whose intelligence is a delight to you. The attraction is mutual, but, my dear girl, don't make the mistake of letting this new friend become more to you than the one with whom you are staying. Accept from her only the invitations that include your hostess, and if your new acquaintance should invite you to come and visit her, do not be rude enough to give her part of the time that was intended for your old friend, but if you wish to go to her, and your mother does not object, make your arrangements for the time to be after your first visit is finished. I do not approve of staying at the houses of people whom you have