CHAPTER XII.. John Van Buren’s Dinner--I Spend the Entire Day in Getting My

John Van Buren’s Dinner--I spend the Entire Day in getting my Dress-coat--Lord Harrington criticises American Expressions--Contrast in our way of Living in 1862 and 1890--In Social Union is Social Strength--We band together for our Common Good--The organization of the “Cotillion Dinners”--the “Smart” Set, and the “Solid” Set--A Defense of Fashion, 155