Our society . e, in order toascertain when she will be able to receive him. Obligations to the Bearer of a Letter of Introduction.—Thereceipt of a letter or card of introduction should be acknowl-edged by a gentleman in person within two or three days atthe longest. If the recipient be a lady, she should immediatelywrite, asking the gentleman to call, and naming the hour atwhich she will receive him. If both be ladies, it is imperativethat the one to whom the letter is addressed should immedi-ately call on the stranger. Where response in person isimpossible, by reason of sickness or some other
Our society . e, in order toascertain when she will be able to receive him. Obligations to the Bearer of a Letter of Introduction.—Thereceipt of a letter or card of introduction should be acknowl-edged by a gentleman in person within two or three days atthe longest. If the recipient be a lady, she should immediatelywrite, asking the gentleman to call, and naming the hour atwhich she will receive him. If both be ladies, it is imperativethat the one to whom the letter is addressed should immedi-ately call on the stranger. Where response in person isimpossible, by reason of sickness or some other cause, an IN TROD UCTIONS. 57 explanation should be sent. Neglect to notice a letter of intro-duction is not only a slight to the stranger, but an insult to thefriend who introduces him. The new acquaintance may be invited to go to some placeof amusement, to drive, to meet others of an evening, or todine with the family. Here the civilities may cease, unlessthe host or hostess wishes to further extend a^ IN THE STREET.
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