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Rh chewing betel; that it is ued by perons of every decription; but it is better prepared for people of, condition, who: conider it a breach of politenes to take leave of their friends, without making preents of it. No one attempts to addres his uperior, unles his mouth is perfumed with it; and to neglect this ceremony even with an equal, would be deemed an unpardonable rudenes.

The dancing girls are eternally cented with it, as being a powerful incentive to love, and a compoition that gives fragrance to the breath and lips. It is taken after meals, during a viit, and on the meeting and parting of friends or ance;