PART III

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I. SERVANTS 1

The Servant in the Household--A Word to the Mistress--A Word to the Servant--How to Address Servants--The Child and the Servant--The Invisible Barrier--When the Servant Speaks--The Servants of a Big House--The Butler--Correct Dress for the Butler--The Second Man--The Chauffeur--Duties of the Chauffeur--The Valet--The Page--The Maid-Servants--Lady's Maid--The Nurse-Maid--Duties of House-Maid--In Conclusion.

II. DINNERS 23

About the American Hostess--Planning the Formal Dinner--Arranging the Table--Starting at the Center--Some Important Details--Table Etiquette--Table Service--Use of the Napkin--The Spoon at the Dinner Table--The Fork and Knife--Finger Foods--Table Accidents--The Hostess--When the Guests Arrive--The Successful Hostess--The Guest--Comments on Food--Second Helpings--The Menu--Special Entertainment--When to Leave--Taking Leave--Inviting a Stop-Gap--Simple Dinners--Inviting Congenial Guests--When There are no Servants--Hotel Dinners--Dress for Dinner.

III. LUNCHEONS 48

Purpose of the Luncheon--Informal Luncheons--About the Table--The Formal Luncheon--The Table for the Formal Luncheon--Hostess and Guest--Formal and Informal Breakfasts--Dress for Luncheons and Breakfasts.

IV. TEAS AND OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS 56

Evolution of the Afternoon Tea--The Simpler Tea--The Formal Tea--The Tea-Table--Dress at Tea Time--The Garden Party--Receiving the Guests--On the Lawn--Dress for Garden Parties and Lawn Festivals--Woman's Garden Costume--The Man at the Garden Party--House Parties--Sending the Invitation--When the Guests Arrive--Entertaining at the House Party--Hostess and Guests at the House Party--"Tipping" the Servants.

V. WHEN THE BACHELOR ENTERTAINS 76

When the Bachelor is Host--Welcoming the Guests--The Bachelor's Dinner--Tea at a Bachelor Apartment--The Bachelor Dance--Theater Parties--Yachting Parties.

VI. MUSICALES AND PRIVATE THEATRICALS 83

Preparations for the Musicale--The Afternoon Musicale--The Evening Musicale--Card Parties at the Musicale--Duties of Guests at Musicales--Dress at the Musicale--Arranging Private Theatricals--The Players--The Guests--Host and Hostess.

VII. DANCING 91

Dancing as a Healthful Art--Dance-Giving No Longer a Luxury--The Début Dance--Costume Balls--Subscription Dances--The Ballroom--Music at the Dance--Dance Programs--Dinner Dances--Dressing Rooms--The Dance--When the Lady is Asked to Dance--"Cutting In"--Dancing Positions--When the Guest Does Not Dance--Public Dances--A Plea for Dancing--The Charm of Dress in Dancing--At the Afternoon Dance--Gentlemen at the Dance--Dress for the Ball--Dress of the Débutante--Wraps at the Ball--Ball Dress for Men--For the Simple Country Dance.

VIII. GAMES AND SPORTS 114

Why the World Plays--Fair Play--Indoor Games--Chess--Bridge--Billiards and Croquet--Outdoor Games--Lawn Tennis--Golf--Some Important Rules about Golf--Football--Automobile Etiquette--Automobile Parties--Riding--Bathing--Sports--Clothes in General.