Deportmental ditties : and other verses . Then, again, a man named Harris whom I stumbled on in Paris— At the Bristol or the Ritz—I often sup there—And most foolishly invited (I suppose I teas excited) If in London to be sure and look me up there,Looks me up each single day, and, not content tvith merely looking,Must propose himself to luncheon, and complains about my cooking ! If the hostess apprehensive finds the drudgery extensive,Every time she asks acquaintances to dinner, Tis a fact theres no denying that the duty of replyingOffers just as hard a task to the beginner. But the following e
Deportmental ditties : and other verses . Then, again, a man named Harris whom I stumbled on in Paris— At the Bristol or the Ritz—I often sup there—And most foolishly invited (I suppose I teas excited) If in London to be sure and look me up there,Looks me up each single day, and, not content tvith merely looking,Must propose himself to luncheon, and complains about my cooking ! If the hostess apprehensive finds the drudgery extensive,Every time she asks acquaintances to dinner, Tis a fact theres no denying that the duty of replyingOffers just as hard a task to the beginner. But the following examples should be ample for ex-plaining This particular department in the Art of Entertaining:— EXAMPLE I. Mrs. Her respects and complimentsTo Mrs. and Miss ivould deem it very pleasantIf the latter could be presentAt her tiny Tea.(Note.—There will be Bridge for those who care to take a hand,Tennis in the garden, and a military band.) 56. Invitations xMrs. mid Miss I), express Their eternal gratefulnessTo Mrs. theyve qo time to ipan for,Tea is not a meal they cap for,Bridge they never bands for thein have little fascination,So they must reluctantly refuse her invitation. EXAMPLE II. Mrs. E. wouldbe obliged if on (here put the date) Mrs. F tcould condescend to dine with her at 8. (Mrs. maternal aunt was coming up from Dover, But at the last moment has been forced to throw her over.)
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