. Youth's educator for home and society ... be accepted, unless the guest pre-fers. It is, however, always a pleasant attention, es-pecially to a stranger in town, or to an elderly lady,for one of the members of the family to accompanyher to the church of her preference. THE GENTLEMAN GUEST. A gentleman can usually entertain himself at leasta portion of the time, else he will be very much inthe way. He can drive around the place, if the familyhave a horsr; he can amuse himself by reading,looking over the garden; a solitary walk, or manyother methods of filling in the time, will suggest them-se
. Youth's educator for home and society ... be accepted, unless the guest pre-fers. It is, however, always a pleasant attention, es-pecially to a stranger in town, or to an elderly lady,for one of the members of the family to accompanyher to the church of her preference. THE GENTLEMAN GUEST. A gentleman can usually entertain himself at leasta portion of the time, else he will be very much inthe way. He can drive around the place, if the familyhave a horsr; he can amuse himself by reading,looking over the garden; a solitary walk, or manyother methods of filling in the time, will suggest them-selves to him. And then most gentlemen have thatnever-failing solace, a quiet smoke. When his visitis ended, he should express himself as gratified atthe visit, and on reaching home, should inform hisfriends of his safe arrival, once more thanking themfor their hospitality, and inquiring after each mem-ber of the family. YOUNG GIRLS VISITS. Young girls have an idea that, because they arewithout any experience, their presence is useless to a. friend in time of trouble or sickness. This is one ofthe greatest mistakes a girl can make. A womanturns instinctively to one of her own sex in the hour ofsorrow or suffering. Her voice, her presence, a readyword of sympathy, are inexpressibly precious to thus aiding, they can render themselves very dearto a married friend. You will also gain that insightinto the heart which will add gentleness to your ownnatures, and stand in the place of experience orskill. Another matter we would direct the young girlsattention to: Never from policy or convenience, visitor stay at the houses of persons whom you do not es-teem. If you do, you give them the right to claimyou as friends; for you assume the duties of a friend,without having the sentiments of one, and thus placeyourself under obligations which you cannot dis-charge. YOUR HOSTS FRIENDS. Do not display your sentiments with regard to anyfriends of your host whom you may meet. Even ifthey ar
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