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212 87. — When you are sent on errands by your parents, pay attention, that you may discharge your errand properly. When you have done your errand, come straight home and report the answer.

88. — Be never idle, and either help your parents or study your lessons. But beware of reading in indecent or idle books, or wasting the time, for which you are accountable to God, with cards or dice.

89. — When you are given money, hand it to some one to save for you, that you may not lose or squander it. Cheerfully give alms with your money.

90. — When you are given anything, take it with your right hand, and thank the giver politely.

91. — When you happen to go where some one has left money or other things lying on the table, do not go too close and do not remain alone in the room.

92. — Do not listen at the door (Sirach xxi, 26). Do not run in quickly, but knock modestly, and wait until you are asked in, then bow as you enter, and do not slam the door.

93. — Do not distort your face before people with frowning or sour looks. Do not be sulky when you are asked a question, but let others finish talking and do not interrupt them. Do not answer by shaking or nodding your head, but with distinct, modest words.

94. — Make your bow somewhat slowly and deep, with uplifted face. Do not thrust your feet too far behind. Turn your face toward people, not your back.

95. — When a stranger or friend comes to the house, be polite, offer him a chair, bid him welcome, and wait upon him.