8.  A lady should not venture out upon the street alone after dark.  By so doing she compromises her dignity, and exposes herself to indignity at the hands of the rougher class.

9.  Never offer to shake hands with a lady in the street if you have on dark or soiled gloves, as you may soil hers.

10.  A lady does not form acquaintances upon the street, or seek to attract the attention of the other sex or of persons of her own sex.  Her conduct is always modest and unassuming.  Neither does a lady demand services or favors from a gentleman.  She accepts them graciously, always expressing her thanks.  A gentleman will not stand on the street corners, or in hotel doorways, or store windows and gaze impertinently at ladies as they pass by.  This is the exclusive business of loafers.

11.  In walking with a lady who has your arm, should you have to cross the street, do not disengage your arm and go around upon the outside, unless the lady’s comfort renders it necessary.  In walking with a lady, where it is necessary for you to proceed singly, always go before her.

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ETIQUETTE BETWEEN SEXES.

1.  A lady should be a lady, and a gentleman a gentleman under any and all circumstances.

2.  FEMALE INDIFFERENCE TO MAN.—­There is nothing that affects the nature and pleasure of man so much as a proper and friendly recognition from a lady, and as women are more or less dependent upon man’s good-will, either for gain or pleasure, it surely stands to their interest to be reasonably pleasant and courteous in his presence or society.  Indifference is always a poor investment, whether in society or business.

3.  GALLANTRY AND LADYISM should be a prominent feature in the education of young people.  Politeness to ladies cultivates the intellect and refines the soul and he who can be easy and entertaining in the society of ladies has mastered one of the greatest accomplishments.  There is nothing taught in school, academy or college, that contributes so much to the happiness of man as a full development of his social and moral qualities.

4.  LADYLIKE ETIQUETTE.—­No woman can afford to treat men rudely.  A lady must have a high intellectual and moral ideal and hold herself above reproach.  She must remember that the art of pleasing and entertaining gentlemen is infinitely more ornamental than laces, ribbons or diamonds.  Dress and glitter may please man, but it will never benefit him.

5.  CULTIVATE DEFICIENCIES.—­Men and women poorly sexed treat each other with more or less indifference, whereas a hearty sexuality inspires both to a right estimation of the faculties and qualities of each other.  Those who are deficient should seek society and overcome their deficiencies.  While some naturally inherit faculties as entertainers others are compelled to acquire them by cultivation.

[Illustration:  ASKING AN HONEST QUESTION.]