A social letter begins:  Dear Lady Jane,
       and ends:  Believe me, dear Lady Jane, very
       faithfully yours.

       The address is:  To the Lady Jane F. Wilson.

Daughters of Earl—­how addressed. An official
       letter begins:  Madam, and ends:  I have the
       honor to remain your Ladyship’s most obedient
       servant.

       The address on the envelope is:  To the
       Right Honorable the Lady Jane F. Wilson.

       A social letter begins:  Dear Lady Jane,
       and ends:  Believe me, dear Lady Jane, very
       faithfully yours.

       The address is:  To the Lady Jane F.
       Wilson.

Daughter of Marquis—­how addressed. An official
       letter begins:  Madam, and ends:  I have the
       honor to remain your Ladyship’s most obedient
       servant.

       The address on the envelope is:  To the
       Right Honorable the Lady Jane F. Wilson.

       A social letter begins:  Dear Lady Jane,
       and ends:  Believe me, dear Lady Jane, very
       faithfully yours.

       The address is:  To the Lady Jane F.
       Wilson.

Daughter of viscount—­how addressed. An official
       letter begins:  Madam, and ends:  I have the
       honor to remain, madam, your obedient servant.

       A social letter begins:  Dear Miss Wilson,
       and ends:  Believe me, Miss Wilson, sincerely
       yours.

The envelope addressed to the eldest daughter would read:  To the Honorable Miss Wilson, but to a younger daughter:  To the Honorable Minnie Wilson.

Days at home.  Only very intimate persons should
       call on any other days than those named on
       an At Home card.

Day of wedding.  The wedding-day is named by
       the bride, and her mother’s approval is asked
       by the groom.

Death in the family.  Cards, writing-paper, and envelopes
       should be bordered in black.  The
       announcement of the death may be printed
       or engraved, preferably the latter.  Full
       name of deceased, together with date of
       birth and death, and residence, should be
       given.

The frequenting of places of amusements, entertainments, or social functions should not be indulged in for at least a year if in mourning for near relatives.

  Condolence.  After a death in the family of an
       acquaintance, a card with the word Condolence
       written on it should be left in person
       or by messenger.  For very intimate acquaintances,
       cut flowers may be left in person
       or sent, together with a card or letter, unless
       request has been made not to do so.