,,! ,,am]ican ,,g5tleman',s ,,guide ,,to ,,polit5ess ,,& ,,fa%ion2 ,,or1 ,,famili> ,,lett]s ,,to ,,8 ,,nephews4 ,,by ,,h5ry ,,lunettes4 ,! good old "n ( ,,g5tleman4 ,,t5nyson4 ,p sometimes compla9 ( writ]s :o talk ( ,i1 ,i4 99 99 99 99 ,:5 ,i speak to y ( myself1 ,i am speak+ to y ( y\rself1 also4 ,is x possible t y d n feel t x is s8 ,,victor ,,hugo4 ,,new ,,edition1 ,,c>efully ,,revis$ ,,by ,,! ,,au?or4 ,,philadelphia3 ,j4 ,b4 ,,lipp9cott ,,co4 #ahfd4 ,ent]$1 accord+ to ,act ( ,congress1 9 ! ye> #ahfc1 by ,j4 ,b4 ,,lipp9cott ,,co41 9 ! ,cl]k's ,(fice ( ! ,di/rict ,c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates = ! ,ea/]n ,di/rict ( ,p5nsylvania4 ,,to ,,8 ,,"y ,,c\ntrym51 ,,?is ,,unpret5d+ ,,volume1 ,,is1 ,,) ,,affectionate ,,pride1 ,,inscrib$ ,,by ,,! ,,au?or4 ,,introduction4 ,i lang ha'e ?\ght1 my y\?ful fri5ds1 ,a some?+ to h s5t y1 ,?o' x may s]ve no o!r end ,?an j a k9d mem5to3 ,b h[ ! subject-!me may gang ,let "t & *ance det]m9e2 ,p]haps x may turn out a sang1 ,p]haps turn out a s]mon4 ,,table ,,( ,,cont5ts ,,lett] ,i4 ,,dress4 ,,propriety ( con=m+ to ,fa%ion1 ) a due ,reg>d = individual ,peculi>ities ( ,appe>ance--,ecc5tricity ( ,ta/e 9 ,dress--,ob$i5ce to ! ,laws ( ,conv5tion--,! vag>ies ( ,g5ius1 9 ?is respect--,absurdity & ,affectation orig9at$ by ! ,example ( ,byron--,all indiff]5ce & neglect to be avoid$1 ) reg>d to ,dress--,anecdote ( ,dr4 ,johnson & ! ,siddons--,porson1 ! ,greek ,s*ol>--,horace ,greeley--,aphorism-- ,habits ( a di/+ui%$ ,p>isian savant--,example & op9ion ( ,wa%+ton ) ref]5ce to ,dress--,p>tiality ( ,am]icans = ,black1 z ! color ( dress-clo!s--,practice ( ,m5 9 o!r ,c\ntries1 9 ! selection ( ,colors--,morn+ ,co/ume ( an ,engli% ,g5tleman--,e ,engli% ,g5tleman usefully employ$ dur+ a ,portion ( ea* ,day--,dr4 ,johnson's ,te/ ( good ,ta/e 9 ,dress--,! gold5 mean 9 ,matt]s ( ,dress--,c]emoni\s ,co/ume ( a ,g5tleman--,mode ( we>+ ! ,hair & ,be>d-- ,necessity = arti/ic ,ta/e 9 "o's ,b>b]--,all extremes ( ,fa%ion 9 bad ,ta/e--,v>i\s ,absurdities 9 ?is respect1 inconsi/5t ) ! keep+ ( mod]n ,co/ume--,coll>s1 _! size1 %ape1 c4--,sleeve-buttons--,bad ta/e ( we>+ fla% ,/ones--,use ( ,diamonds ,9 ,dress--,simplicity 9 ! ,app5dages ( ,dress1 ! *>act]i/ic ( true ref9em5t-- ,signet-r+s--,di/9ctive ,po9ts ( diff]5ce betwe5 ! ext]ior ( a ,g5tleman & ( a ,loaf]--,all />+ patt]ns 9 ,g5tlem5's clo!s exceptionable--,a :ite suit ?r\gh\t1 = w>m ,wea!r--,?9 ,cravats--,body ,l95-- ,kotzebue's te/ ( high-bre$+--,/r5g? & ,com=t ! ess5tial ,*>act]i/ics ( work+ ,g>m5ts--,fitness & propriety ev5 9 matt]s ( ,dress1 indicative ( a well-regulat$ ,m9d--,e ,am]ican %\ld aim to be a true ,g5tleman--,importance ( ,trifles1 :5 view$ 9 ! aggregate--,influ5ce ( ,dress1 etc41 ^u ,"* & ,mann]--,we>+ ,gloves 9 ,danc+--,:ite ,gloves alone unexceptionable = c]emoni\s ,ev5+ ,occasions--,gloves suitable = ! ,/reet & ,morn+ ,visits--,bright-color$ ,gloves 9 bad ton--,illu/rative ,anecdote--,ov]-,g>m5ts-- ,v>iety sanction$ by ,fa%ion--,becom+ness ( diff]5t ,/yles--,inconv5i5ce & ill-appe>ance ( ,%awls--,:5 ,suitable--,s\? ,am]ican ,pon*o--,anecdote--,new read+ ( ,"l ,nelson's celebrat$ ,naval ,ord]s--,diff]5ce betwe5 ,talk+ & ,writ+1 ! ,au?or's ,apology = num]\s ,defects--,! ,mill-boy ( ! ,sla%es--,! ,au?or unacqua9t$ ) ! ,elegancies ( mod]n ,fa%ionable ,nom5clature--,t]ms ( agreem5t betwe5 ! ,au?or & 8 ,correspond5ts1 #be ,,lett] ,,ii4 ,,dress--7,cont9u$47 ,,/ories ,,& ,,anecdotes ,,illu/rative ,,( ,,dress4 ,,! ,,h]o ,,( ,,! ,,ball-,,room4--,! ,au?or's ,lik+ = ,mass ,meet+s--,a ,fete--,l\is ,philippe & ! ,militia ,(fic]--,a real ,soldi] conqu]$ by ! ,fair6--,! ,obs]v$ ( all ,obs]v]s--,a ,morn+ ,visit--,dissection ( ! ,obs]v$ ( all ,obs]v]s--,! ,h]o ( ! ,ball-,room is consign$ to ! ,tomb ( ! ,capulets 9 a bright1 pea-gre51 ?9 ,musl9 ,%oot+-,jacket6 #dc ,anecdote ( ,bulw]1 ! ,noveli/1 #dh ,! ,gre5 ,m\nta9 ,boy & 8 ,new ,cloak1 #di ,c\nt ,orl(f at ! ,peace ,conv5tion1 #ej ,,! ,,fa%ionable ,,hat4--,a ,"y ,cl]gyman resolves to ,visit ! ,city--,8 ,plans = ,economy--,a new ,black ,coat--,a ,secret ,design--,fa%ionable ,ridicule--,! ,"y ,cl]gyman makes ! mortify+ ,discov]y t he is we>+ a ,%ock+ ,bad ,hat--,reluctantly det]m9es to buy a ,new ,"o--,a ,travell] 9 an ,old ,kossu?--,te/ ( :at is ,admissible 9 ! ,dress ( ! ,cl]gy--,reflections ( a ,sadd] & a ,wis] ,man--,! ,uncle & 8 ,little ,nephew--,bradbrook's & ! ,pretty ,coat--,ano!r ,secret ,design--,! ,tyrant ( ,social ,life1 #ej ,! ,*ief ,ju/ice--& ! ,travell+ ,gloves ( an ,exquisite1 #ed ,,gov4 ,,m>cy ,,& ,,! ,,p>isians4--,! ,am]ican ,secret>y ( ,legation at ,/4 ,cl\d1 at a ,c\rt ,d9n]--,address ( ! ,turki% ,ambassador--,! ,di/9ctive ,m>k ( a ,g5tleman1 #ef ,,! ,,r$ ,,cornelian ,,pate4--,sket* ( an ,elegant lean+ ^u a ,bass-viol--,poetry ( ! ,female ,voice--,an ,alp9e ,p>ty--,a ,lady's ,av[al--,coxcombs--,a ,my/]i\s ,/rang]--,my ,lundy-,lane ,sword--,a ,figure ( ,spee* appropriate to a ,sportsman's ,daught]--,! ,we$ & ! ,%awl--,an ,apple--,! ,tug ( ,w>--,! ,pitiable ,f+]6 & ! ,cranb]ry ,pate--,design ( ! ,my/]i\s ,/rang]--,jack ! ,giant-,kill] & 8 ,victim--,a ,revelation--,! ,dove & ! ,vulture1 #eh ,po/script to ,lett] ,,ii4--,lett] to ! ,au?or f a ,di/+ui%$ ,man ( ,fa%ion--,directions = ! ,details ( ,g5tlem5's ,dress1 on v>i\s ,occasions--,w$d+ ,co/ume-- ,morn+ & ,ev5+--,ev5+ ,dress--,dress = ,morn+ ,visits--,co/ume = ,ba*elors' ,d9n]-,p>ties--,g5]al ,rem>ks ^u ,colors1 etc4--,effect ( ,black ,dress--,blue-- ,br[n--,anecdote ( ,beau ,brummel--,op9ion ( a ,fr5* ,critic--,importance ( ! ,cut ( ,g>m5ts--,ease ! ,fir/ ,ess5tial--,an ,arti/ic ,air--,wadd+1 or ,/uff+1 to be us$ 9 mod]ation--,s5sible ,obs]vations ( a ,man ( ,discrim9at+ ,ta/e1 #fc ,,lett] ,,iii ,,mann]4 ,,aphorism ( a ,celebrat$ ,obs]v] ( ,human ,nature--,mann] indicative ( ,"*--,b5efits ( ,c>e & ,att5tion 9 ,y\?--,! ,fa%ionable ,mann] ( ! ,day--,dang] ( ,affectation 9 ,mann]--,am]icans too (t5 ,c>icature _! ,european ,models--,good ,s5se & ,manly ,indep5d5ce ! be/ ,guides 9 ! ,=mation ( ,mann]--,true ,polit5ess--,elegant def9ition ( ,polit5ess by a celebrat$ ,au?or--,good ,bre$+ insep>able f ! ,"* ( a ,g5tleman--,sir ,philip ,sidney1 a ,*ri/ian ,g5tleman--,mann] ! prop] expression ( ,m5tal ,qualities--,! ,laws ( ,conv5tion--,_! prop] ,use & ,applicability--,conduct t[>ds ,sup]iors 9 ,age & ,/ation "o ,te/ ( ,good ,bre$+--,example ( ,wa%+ton 9 ?is respect--,poli%$ ,mann]s ( ! ,m5 ( ,revolution>y ,days--,bad ,ta/e ( ,slang ,language & ,disrespectful ,famili>ity 9 speak+ ( ,sup]iors or ,p>5ts--,rev]5ce r5d]$ to ,age by ! ,anci5ts--,rud5ess ( ,"y ,am]ica 9 ?is respect--,! ,law ( ,k9dness a sure ,correction--,possibility ( ,b5efit to be d]iv$ f ! consid]ation ( ^? :o h se5 ! ,_w-- ,disadvantages ( e>ly ,neglect ( ,mann]--,improvem5t always possible1 at any age--,b5efit ( ! e>ly ,acquisition ( ,habits ( ,self-,control & ,self-,possession--,advantage ( prop] ,examples 9 ?is respect1 #gb ,,! ,,h&some ,,eng9e]4--,a ,railroad ,depot & a ,dilemma--,! ,field-,book & ,soil$ ,boots--,! ,bless+s ( ,civilization-- ,an ,hone/ ,saxon ,^w--,! ,*>ge--,! ,arrival--,a ,recognition --,a ,metamorphosis--,! ,economy ( driv+ 9 ,dress-,boots-- ,a ,:isp]--,! ,secret ( ! ,*>m ( ,mann]1 #gi ,,an ,,aft]-,,d9n] ,,cot]ie4--,! ,/4 ,ni*olas ,hotel & ,santa ,claus--,a ,pleasant ,meet+--,a ,social ,re-,union--,! ,dramatis ,p]sonae ( ! ,occasion--,a ,sket*--,will>d's1 at ,wa%+ton--,! we>y ,*ild--,! ,c\rte\s ,/rang]s--,a ,grateful ,tribute--,*>ge aga9/ ,am]ican ,ladies--,s\!rn ,mann]--,! ,/upid ,port] & ! contre-temps--,an ,inf]5ce--,a ,sc5e 9 a ,c\ntry ,tav]n--,a ,fr5*-,woman & a ,yankee-,woman--,jona?an & ! ,snuff-box--,a ,too?-a*e & a ,rock+-*air--,sympa?y & ,vivacity--,! ,climax ( ,impati5ce6 #hb ,a ,,polite ,,"y ,,irel&]1--,a ,fight--,an ,exclamation--,a ,fair ,vision1 #ia ,,lett] ,,iv4 ,,mann]--7,cont9u$47 ,,practical ,,directions4--,s5ator ,sumn]'s appropriate ,s5t5ce--,prim>y importance ( ,mann] at ,home--,a reit]at$ ,*>ge--,mann] to ,p>5ts--,unv>y+ confid5ce & rev]5ce due to a ,fa!r--,t5d]ness ( ,mann] to a ,"m--,example ( ,wa%+ton--,a ,revolution>y ,ball--,nature ! be/ ,tea*] ( ,duty--,too great famili>ity1 ev5 ) ,relations1 objectionable --,mann] to ,bro!rs & ,si/]s--,no assumption ( sup]iority ju/ifi$ by ,bir?right1 or ,circum/ances--,e ,man ! ,gu>dian ( 8 ,si/]s--,a ,si/]'s ,love--,mann] to a ,wife-- ,! pres]vation ( h] ,affection--,! ,spectator1 & a ,sket* ( an ,old-,s*ool ,husb&--,impressive ,tea*+--,a ,plea = ,old-,fa%ion$ ,au?ors--,rev]5ce = ! ,l>es %\ld be inviolate--,! ,graces ( ,mann] always disc]n$ by ! ,g5tl] ,sex--,! ,s5sibility ( ,woman--,dome/ic ,polit5ess-- ,*e]ful ,mann] 9 conf]r+ ,favors--,importance ( ,trifles1 9 ?is respect--,! true nobl5ess ( ,manhood--,aphorism ( ! ,lat9i/s--,mann] to ,*ildr5--,_! ,innoc5ce & ,susceptibility--,! ,influ5ce ( ,example 9 ?is reg>d-- ,*ildr5 judges ( ,"*--,p[] ( ! ,law ( ,love ov] ! ,"y--,supremacy ( ,moral ,obligation--,mann] n to be reg>d$ z insignificant by ! ,*ri/ian ,g5tleman--,mann] to ! ,un=tunate--,t[>ds ,s]vants & ,inf]iors--,arrogance to be avoid$--,mode ( address+ ,dome/ics--,que5 ,elizabe? & h] ,c\rti]s--,effect ( a pleasant ,^w & a pleasant ,tone--,peculi> s5sitiv5ess ( ! ,un$ucat$ ,9 ?is respect --,! pr(essional figure ( an old ,soldi]6--,manife/ations ( ,sympa?y = ,inf]iors 9 ,/ation--,readily in/ruct$ by a k9d ,mann]1 #ih ,,anecdotes ,,& ,,tales1 ,,illu/rative ,,( ,,mann]4 ,,emp]ors ,,n ,,always ,,well-,,br$4--,mann] ( ,napoleon le ,gr& to ,wom5--,a ,family ,levee--,reply ( ! ,"m ( ,bonap>te to h] ,son--,napoleon's /r+5t en=cem5t ( ,c\rt ,rules--,! ,fir/ ,consul & ! ,lady's ,tra9--,joseph9e's timidity & h] ,husb&'s brutality--,m>ia ,l\ise's ,bridal-,sc5e--,an almo/ sacrilegi\s ,misnom]1 #ajd ,a ,,fa!r',s ,,rebuke4--,a ,/eam] on ! ,ohio--,! two ,fri5ds-- ,cab9-,*it-*at--,y\?ful mir? reprov$--,! effect ( a ,sc5e--,! =tunate ,gue/--,a ,family ,mansion & ,family ,gr\p--,a ,/udy1 #aje ,! ,moral ,sublime3 ,an ,anecdote1 #aaj ,! ,sailor & 8 ,"m1 #aaa ,,! ,,bro!rs4--,e>ly ,sep>ation--,home ,meet+s--,! pomposity ( ! ,ald]man--,a ,family ,qu>rel--,! respectful ,son--,! ,record+ ,angel--,*>ley visits ! ,city--,a ,morn+ ,call--,its ,result1 #aaa ,wa%+ton ,irv+'s ,sket* ( an old ,engli% ,g5tleman1 #aac ,! ,poet ,rog]s & 8 ,man ,friday1 #aad ,,! ,,family ,,gre5-,,room1 ,,or ,,life ,,beh9d ,,! ,,sc5es4--,an old ,soldi] ,wea!r-b\nd--,a ,morn+ ,sortie--,an ,invitation-- ,y\?ful ,hospitality--,a ,nurs]y ,fixture--,! ,elde/ ,son & ,hope ( ! ,h\se--,a playful ,salutation--,! ,l& ( ,promise--,an ,armful--,lun*--,an unexpect$ ,int]position--,an ,ov]l& ,j\rney--,a ,cata/rophe--,rubicon ,cross+--,! ,dolph9--,! bak$ ,apple--,a ,poor ,man--,! ,cup ( ,cold ,wat]--,a ,/ick = ea*--,spectacl$ ,reconnoit]+--,*e]ful ,words--,devotional ,sc5e--,sci5tific ,inquiry--,a ,capture--,escape by ,/ratagem--,almo/ a ,m>tyr--,! old ,soldi] re-visits ! ,mess ( 8 ,camp-gr\nd--,a dang]\s ,invad]--,gre5-room ,asides--,a ,rehe>sal--,college ,com=ts--,a ,sket* by "o ( 'em--,a ,/age-,trick--,anecdote ( ,john ,kemble1 ! ,actor--,a ,disclaim] & a ,comm5t>y--,exit ( a ,/>--,table-,talk1 #aae ,,lett] ,v4 ,,mann] ,,9 ,,detail4 ,,mann] ,,9 ,,! ,,/reet--,^u ,meet+ a ,fri5d or ,acqua9tance-- ,prop] ,mode ( ,salutation--,draw+ ,gloves--,/opp+ to ,talk--,tact & ,ease--,leav+ a ,companion 9 ! ,/reet-- ,mann] to ,inf]iors 9 ! ,/reet--,rule1 :5 meet+ a ,g5tleman-,acqua9tance walk+ ) ,ladies :om y d n "k--,:5 y are acqua9t$ ) bo? ,ladies & ,g5tlem5 :om y may meet--,%ak+ ,h&s ) ,ladies 9 ! ,/reet at ,meet+ or at ,p>t+--,c\rte\s ,phrases--,p>t+ ,c]emonies --,prec$5ce 9 ! ,/reet--,tak+ ! ,arm ( ano!r ,man-- ,walk+ ) ,ladies--,prop] relative ,position--,op5+ ,doors1 etc4--,:5 meet+ ,ladies--,^u be+ /opp$ by a ,lady-- ,mann] to a ,/rang] ,lady--,:5 y wi% to ,speak ) a ,lady 9 ! ,/reet--,:5 wi%+ to jo9 a ,lady 9 h] ,prom5ade--,prop] ,caution 9 ?is respect--,rule respect+ ! ,recognition ( a ,lady--,an ,awkw>d ,?ird--,consid]ations due to ,ladies 9 case ( ,/reet-,accid5ts--,c\rtesy to ,ladies :o are alight+ f a ,c>riage--,cu/om ( (f]+ ! ,arm to ,ladies 9 ! ,/reet1 :5 asc5d+ ,/eps1 etc4 --,on ent]+ ,*ur*1 etc41 ) ,ladies--,z "o ( a ,travell+-,p>ty1 etc4--,gait 9 walk+ ) eld]ly ,p]sons or ,ladies g5]ally--,/>+ at ,ladies 9 ,public ,places-- ,mann] to ,ladies ent]+ an ,op]a ,h\se1 at a ,pump-,room1 etc4--,audible ,comm5ts ^u ,/rang]s1 #abh ,,sket*es ,,illu/rative ,,( ,,mann]s4 ,,! ,,cut ,,portuguese4--,newspap]s & ,c(fee--,we/ ,po9t & a ,discussion--,a ,=eign]'s ,rev5ge1 #ace ,! ,brok5 ,fan3 a ,lady's ,lam5t1 #acf ,! ,iron ,duke1 & ,y\?ful ,rem9isc5ces1 #acg ,unexpect$ ,r5contre--,a ,/roll & a ,complim5t--,a ,g5tleman ( ! ,old ,s*ool 9 ! ,/reet--,a ,tribute--,a ,daught]'s ,boa/--,a ,w$d+--,! ,bridal ,t\r--,! ,rail-,c>--,an ,intrud]--,true ,polit5ess--,! ,glass ( ,m$ical-wat]--,! ,d5\em5t1 #acg ,,! ,,lett]-,,box4--,an ,excit+ ,exclamation--,a ,gr\p = a ,pa9t]--,a ,qu]y--,entreaties--,an ,explanatory ,prelude--,! ,fruitless ,se>*--,! ,appeal--,a ,dialogue--,an ,admission-- ,musical ,s\nds--,a ,prosy ,inquiry--,! ,summ+ up--,! ,damp] --,! ,wi% ( a ,true ,woman--,an ,ins9uation--,a ,description drawn f ,life--,a ,valuable ,portrait--,a ,tribute to ,am]ican ,g5tlem5--,an ,illu/ration--,/age ,polit5ess to a ,lady-- ,act$ ,poetry3 ! ,poetry ( ,real ,life6 #ada ,,! ,,prison] ,,( ,,! ,,colliseum4--,a ,moonlight ,walk--,a ,secret ,appeal--,! ,fair ,epicurean--,! ,recitation--,an ,app>ition --,! ,lasso--,a ,witty ,reply--,! ,gu]don--,! ,cl>ion-note-- ,a ,brilliant--,horseback on ! ,campagnia ( ,rome--,! ,pope's ,cortege--,a ,recognition--,a ,d5\em5t--,a ,confession & ! ,retort ,c\rte\s--,a ,sudd5 ,trans=mation--,! ,beautiful ,arm--,p[]s' ,/udio--,! ,arti/'s ,discov]y--,an ,intimation1 #adi ,,lett] ,,vi4 ,,mann]--7,cont9u$47 ,,rules ,,to ,,be ,,obs]v$ ,,9 ,,mak+ ,,morn+ ,,visits1 ,,& ,,9 ,,society ,,g5]ally4 ,av]sion to ,c]emoni\s ,morn+ ,visits--,prop] ,h\rs--,suitable ,brevity--,"* ( ,conv]sation--,c>d ( ,ann\ncem5t-- ,visits made at ,hotels--,precaution>y ,rules--,mode ( ent]+ a ,draw+-,room--,draw+-,room ,rules--,:5 ,meet+ o!r ,visitors--,:5 int]rupt$--,:5 wi%+ to leave a ,message or make an ,appo9tm5t1 etc4--,prop] ,c\rtesy :5 ,visitors are tak+ ,leave--,%ort ,visits ( m]e ,c]emony--,att5dance ^u ,ladies mak+ ,morn+ ,visits--,att5tions ,suitable-- ,introduc+--,ladies to take prec$5ce 9 ris+ to g away --,g5tlem5 call+ toge!r--,dress1 etc41--,:5 await+ ,ladies 9 a ,public ,p>lor--,/&+ :5 ,ladies are ,/&+ --,(f]+ ! ,arm--,suitable ,gait--,m9utia ( ,polit5ess-- ,morn+ ,w$d+-,receptions--,:om y %\ld ,congratulate-- ,g5]al ,directions--,tact & ,good ,ta/e--,leav+ ,c>ds--,visits on ,new-,ye>'s ,day--,c]emoni\s ,int]c\rse ) ,sup]iors-- ,mann] at ,*ur*--,mrs4 ,*apone's ,rule--,self-possession "o ( ! ,di/9ctive ,*>act]i/ics ( ,good-,bre$+--,:isp]+1 ,laugh+1 ,/>+1 etc41 to be avoid$--,reta9+ ! ,hat n admissible--,salutations at ,*ur*--,att5d+ ,ladies at ,conc]ts1 ,lectures1 ,op]a1 etc4 etc4--,propriety ( ,reta9+ ! ,seat y take on ,ent]+--,incommod+ ,o!rs--,c\rtesy due to ,^? ne> y--,mann] ( well-br$ ,p]sons 9 a ,picture ,gall]y1 etc41--,rev]5ce due to ! ,beautiful & ! ,good--,p>tak+ ( ,refre%m5ts 9 ,public ,places-- ,disc\rtesy ( any ,semblance ( ,intrusiv5ess--,etiquette 9 ,jo9+ a ,p>ty--,polit5ess n to be laid aside 9 ,bus9ess-int]c\rse--,elaborate c]emony unsuitable1 at times--,! ,secret ( ,popul>ity--,mann] at a ,public ,table-- ,c\rtesy to ,o!rs--,self-importance a ,pro( ( ,vulg>ity-- ,fa/ ,fe$+--,p>donable ,luxuri\sness--,/>+--,li/5+ to ,private ,conv]sations--,rud5ess ( ,l\d ,talk+ & ,laugh+1 ,%rugs1 ,glances1 or ,:isp]s--,c\rtesy due to a ,lady ent]+ a ,d9+-,room--,to ,old] ,p]sons--,meet+ or pass+ ,ladies 9 ,public ,h\ses--,influ5ce ( ,trifles 9 ! ,=mation ( ,"*--,frequ5t ,disc\rtesy 9 ignor+ ! ,pres5ce ( ,ladies 9 ,public ,p>lors1 etc4 etc4--,polit5ess due to ,wom51 9 ,practical ,em]g5cies--,nocturnal ,peccadilloes--,travell+--,true ,rules--,c\rtesy to ,ladies1 to ,age1 to ! ,suff]+--,indecorum ( us+ ,tobacco1 etc4 etc41 9 ,public ,conveyances--,c]emony a ,%ield1 b n an ,excuse--,a ,*all5ge ,extraord9>y--,anecdote ( ,p----1 ! ,poet--,practice & ,tact ess5tial to secure ,poli% ( ,mann]--,life-long ,/umbl+--,practical ,rules1 ! result ( ,annoy+ ,exp]i5ce--,c>riage ,hire--,driv+ ) ,ladies1 etc41--,mann] 9 ,social ,int]c\rse--,z ,ho/--,etiquette ( ,d9n]s at ,home--,prec$5ce--,di/+ui%$ ,gue/s--,a ,lady--,a ,g5tleman--,reception & ,introduction ( ,gue/s--,true ,hospitality z ,ho/1 bett] ?an m]e ,c]emony--,mann] t[>ds ^? 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mo/ enlight5$ ,sy/em ( ,education--,duty ( ,cultivat+ ! ,moral z well z ! ,intellectual ,nature--,! ,acquisition ( ,weal? n to be reg>d$ z ! highe/ ,human ,atta9m5t --,def9ition ( ,self-,culture--,read+ = ,amusem5t only1 ,unwise--,aids & ,appliances ( ,judici\s ,read+--,example ( a ,great ,man--,fictiti\s ,lit]ature--,p]nici\s ,effects (t5 result+ f a ,ta/e = ,light ,read+--,condemnation ( ,lic5ti\s ,novels--,advantages ( ,not+ ,*oice ,passages 9 ,read+--,c>lyle's ,criticism ( ,public ,m5--,! ,/udy ( ,hi/ory ( ,great ,importance--,b5efits result+ f ! ,p]usal ( well-select$ ,biographies--,enum]ation ( celebrat$ ,works ( ?is ,"*--,newspap] & ,magaz9e ,read+--,a ,cultivat$ ,ta/e 9 ,lit]ature & ,art ! result ( ?or\gh ,m5tal ,tra9+--,affectation & ,pret5tion 9 ?is reg>d to be avoid$--,critical ,assumption condemn$-- ,impressions produc$ ^u obs]v+ ,judges by a ,pret5ti\s ,mann]--,! ,_w's ,dread ,laugh--,advantages ( ,=eign ,travel--,misuse ( ?is ,advantage--,k ( ,mod]n ,languages ess5tial to a complete ,education--,false ,impression preval5t on ?is po9t--,philosophic ,wisdom--,wise ,covet\sness --,tact ! 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,=ce ( ,g5ius--,a ,man ab\t ,t[n--,anecdote--,manly ,indignation1 #dda ,old-,fa%ion$ ,honor1 #ddb ,web/] on ,biblical ,/udies1 #ddc ,! ,"y ,fr5*man & ! ,pyramids1 #ddc ,,peccadilloes ,,& ,,punctili\sness4--,extract--,sir ,humphrey ,davy--,tribute to ,religion1 #ddf ,,lett] ,,xii4 ,,*oice ,,( ,,companions ,,& ,,fri5ds4--,,selection ,,( ,a ,,pursuit ,,9 ,,life4--,,c\rt%ip4--,,m>riage4--,,h\sek eep+4--,,pecuni>y ,,matt]s4 ,,rule to be obs]v$ 9 ! ,selection ( ,associates--,advantage ( ! ,companion%ip ( ,p]sons ( m ,exp]i5ce ?an ,ourselves--,false ,s5tim5ts ent]ta9$ by ,"l ,byron reg>d+ ,fri5d%ip--,self-,consci\sness af=ds ! be/ ,contradiction to ^! ,errone\s ,op9ions--,value ( ,fri5d%ip--,importance ( ! ,judici\s ,selection ( ,confidants--,folly ( dem&+ ,p]fection 9 "o's ,fri5ds --,selection ( ,employm5t--,! fir/ ,consid]ation 9 ?is ,relation--,?or\gh ,education %\ld n be conf9$ to ,c&idates = ! ,le>n$ ,pr(essions--,! ,m]*ant ,pr9ces ( ,am]ica--,av5ues = ,ef=t--,all ,hone/ ,occupations dignifi$ by ,"r ,conduct--,! ,pursuit ( ,weal? z an ,end--,fre$om ! ,pr]ogative ( ! ,work]--,a ,pr(essional ,mann] ,condemn$--,individual ,insignificance--,advantages ( ,e>ly ,m>riage--,cause ( preval5t ,dome/ic ,unhapp9ess--,ea* ,individual ! be/ ,judge ( 8 own ,conjugal ,requisites-- ,heal?1 ,good-,temp]1 & ,education ess5tial 9 a ,wife-- ,accompli%m5ts n ess5tial to ,dome/ic ,happ9ess-- ,disadvantages result+ f a previ\s ,fa%ionable ,c>e] --,a ,true ,wife--,respect due to ! prop] ,gu>dians ( a ,lady by h] ,suitor--,advantages ( a ,fri5d%ip ) a ,m>ri$ ,lady --,res]ve & ,respect ( ,mann] due to ,female ,fri5ds--,manly ,frankness z a ,suitor ! only ,honorable ,c\rse--,atta*m5t to "o ,woman no ,excuse = ,rud5ess to o!rs--,! ,art ( ,pleas+--,pres5ts1 ,complim5t>y ,att5tions1 etc4--,nicety ( ,p]ception usual 9 ,wom5--,p[] ( ! ,law ( ,k9dness 9 ,home-,life--,! ,slighte/ ,approa* to ,family ,diss5sion to be c>efully avoid$--,! ,duty ( a ,husb& to ex]t a ,"r ,influ5ce ov] 8 ,wife--,union ( ,_s ! only ,satisfy+ ,bond--,m ?an ,roman ,/]nness assum$ by "s--,sacr$ness ( all ! ,bett] ,emotions ( ! ,human ,he>t--,expressive ,synonymes--,pecuni>y ,matt]s--,! ,p]nici\s ,effects ( ,bo>d+--,an ,old ,man's ,advice--,h\sehold ,gods--,propriety ( ,provid+ = ,future ,cont+5cies--,slav]y ,impos$ by ,pride & ,pov]ty--,com=t & ,ref9em5t compatible ) ,mod]ate ,res\rces--,books & ,works ( ,art to be pref]r$ to ,f9e ,furniture--,importance ( ,*]i%+ ! ,e/hetical ,ta/es ( ,*ildr5--,keep+ a great ,desid]atum 9 ,social & ,dome/ic ,life1 #ddg ,,illu/rative ,,sket*es1 ,,etc4 ,,! ,,moot$ ,,po9t4--,a ,morn+ ,visit & ,morn+ ,occupations-- ,macaulay & ! ,blanket ,coat--,curate's ,daught]s & ! ,daught]s ( ,new-,engl&--,a ,syb>ite--,a ,disclaim] & a ,witticism--,n a ,g5tleman--,trifles make ! sum ( ,human ,?+s--,! ,sl\gh ( ,despond--,a ,gift--,read+ ,poetry-- ,a ,soldi]'s ,tactics--,! ,unp>donable ,s9--,a ,fair ,*ampion & a ,noble ,s5tim5t1 #dfc ,anecdotes ( a ,briti% ,m9i/]1 an ,ex-,gov]nor1 & an ,am]ican ,/atesman1 #dgj ,*ief-,ju/ice ,m>%all & ! ,"y ,man ( ,fa%ion1 #dgb ,habits ( ,e>ly ,fri5ds1 #dgh ,,! ,,prophecy ,,fulfill$4--,a ,d5\em5t--,cupid turn$ ,c>ri]-- ,w$d+-,c>ds & ,welcome ,news--,a ,true ,woman's ,lett]1 #dgh ,uncle ,hal's ,f>ewell1 #dhj ,,! ,,am]ican ,,g5tleman',s ,,guide4 ,,lett] ,i4 ,,dress4 ,,my ,,de> ,,"y ,,fri5ds3-- ,z y are already1 to "s ext5t1 acqua9t$ ) ! design & scope ( ! ,lett]s ,i propose to address to y1 !re is no necessity = an elaborate prelude at ! comm5cem5t ( ! s]ies4 ,we w1 ) y\r p]mission1 devote our att5tion fir/ to ,dress--to ! ext]nal man--& advance1 9 accordance ) ! true rules ( ,art1 gradually1 t[>ds m important subjects4 ,:atev] may be ! ab/ract op9ions individually ent]ta9$ respect+ ! ta/e & reg>d = com=t ev9c$ 9 ! co/ume n[1 ) trifl+ v>iations1 almo/ univ]sally adopt$ by m5 9 all civiliz$ l&s1 few w dispute ! practical utility ( con=m+ to ! g5]al requisitions ( ,fa%ion4 ,happily = ! gratification ( fancy1 h[ev]1 ! all-pot5t goddess1 arbitr>y & imp]ative z are h] laws1 p]mits1 at lea/ to "s ext5t1 su* v>iations f h] g5]al /&>d z p]sonal conv5i5ce1 physical peculi>ities1 or v>y+ circum/ances may require4 ,b a due reg>d = ^! & simil> consid]ations by no means involves ! exhibition ( ecc5tricity1 :i* ,i hold to be inconsi/5t ) good ta/e1 :e!r display$ 9 dress or mann]4 ,a violation ( ! e/abli%$ rules ( ,conv5tion _c easily be def5d$1 except :5 requir$ by our obligations to ! m /r5u\s requirem5ts ( duty4 ,usually1 h[ev]1 dep>tures f conv5tional propriety ev9ce simply an ill-regulat$ "*4 ,! ,laws ( ,conv5tion1 l all wise laws1 are in/itut$ to promote ! greate/ good ( ! greate/ numb]4 ,!y con/itute a ,code ( ,polit5ess & ,propriety1 adapt$ to ! promotion ( social conv5i5ce1 v>y+ some:at ) local circum/ances1 x may be1 b ev]y:]e sub/antially ! same4 ,x is common to talk ( ! ecc5tricities ( g5ius1 z ?\gh !y are ess5tial concomitants ( g5ius itself4 ,no?+ c be m unf\nd$ & p]nici\s ?an ?is impression4 ,! ecc5tricities t sometimes *>act]ize ! intellectually gift$1 are b s _m humiliat+ pro(s ( ! imp]fection ( human nature1 ev5 :5 exhibit+ its highe/ attributes4 ,h5ce ! affectation ( su* peculi>ities simply subjects "o to ridicule1 &1 9 _m in/ances1 to ! contempt ( s5sible p4 ,"s ye>s s9ce1 :5 ,byron 0 ! bright1 p>ticul> /> wor%ipp$ by "y ,sophs1 x 0 q a habit among our juv5ile collegians to dr9k g91 we> _! coll>s a la mode de ,byron1 cultivate misan?ropy ^u sy/em1 & manife/ ! mo/ conc5trat$ horror ( see+ wom5 eat6 ,9 too _m in/ances1 ! sublimity ( g5ius 0 meag]ly illu/rat$ by ^! aspirants = notoriety4 ,9 place ( cat*+ an inspiration1 !y only caught cold2 _! gloomy indiff]5ce to ! hopes1 ! enjoym5ts1 & pursuits ( ord9>y life1 di/ress$ no "o1 save1 p]haps1 _! ci-devant nurses1 or ! mo/ t5d] ( mo!rs2 _! kill+ peculi>ities ( co/ume 7 sc>cely dagu]reotyp$ ev5 ^u ! impressible he>ts ( ! s*ool-girls ^: smil+ obs]vance !y might *ance pass+ly to arre/2 wom5 ( s5se & education p]t9aci\sly adh]$ to a lik+ = roa/ beef1 ) v>iations1 & manife/$ an equally decid$ p>tiality = ! society & att5tion ( m5 :o 7 n indebt$ = ! activity ( _! intellects to ! ag5cy ( ! junip] b]ry6 ,fall+ into su* absurdities z ^!1 a man _c hope to escape ! obnoxi\s imputation ( be+ v "y6 ,b :ile c>e is tak5 to avoid ! display ( undue att5tion to ! adornm5t ( ! out] man1 ev]y?+ approa*+ to indiff]5ce or neglect1 9 t reg>d1 %\ld be consid]$ equally repreh5sible4 ,no "o ent]ta9s a m pr(\nd respect = ! prodigi\s le>n+ ( ,dr4 ,johnson1 f kn[+ t he (t5 refus$ to d9e out r ?an *ange 8 l952 nor are we m impress$ by ! gallant tribute to k9dr$ g5ius t induc$ 8 att5d+ ,mrs4 ,siddons to h] c>riage1 :5 %e visit$ him 9 ! ?ird-floor rooms he cont9u$ to occupy ev5 9 8 old age1 because 8 trunk-hose 7 dangl+ ab\t 8 heels1 z he desc5d$ ! /airs ) 8 fair gue/4 ,"o does n envy ,porson1 ! greate/ ( mod]n ,greek s*ol>s1 8 habitually dirty & %abby dress1 because x is =ev] associat$ ) 8 le>n$ celebrity6 ,nei!r is ,greeley a bett]1 or m influ5tial editor1 t he is believ$ to be invisible to mortal eyes except :5 encas$ 9 a long drab-color$ ov]coat4 ,he1 h[ev]1 seems to h adopt$ an axiom laid d[n 9 a n[ almo/-=gott5 novel mu* admir$ 9 my y\?--,?addeus ( ,w>saw1 ,i ?9k--,acquire ! "* ( an oddity1 & y seat y\rself 9 an easy-*air = life4 ,! supposition ( monomania mo/ *>itably expla9s ! indulg5ce 9 habits s disgu/+ z ^? well-kn[n to h *>act]iz$ ! di/+ui%$ savant ----1 :o di$ rec5tly at ,p>is4 ,_h he slept 9 a clean b$1 & obs]v$ ! dec5cies ( life1 g5]ally1 ! race w\ld h be5 equally b5efit$ by 8 additions to sci5tific lore1 & 8 c\ntry ! m honor$ t he left a "n 9 no degree 9 bad odor ) ! _w6 ,b to return3--,no bett] un9spir$ model = "y ,am]icans exi/s ?an t af=d$1 9 ! mo/ m9ute details1 ( ! life & "* ( ,wa%+ton2 & ev5 ^u a po9t comp>atively s insignificant z t we are at pres5t discuss+1 he has left u 8 record$ op9ion3 ,always1 he writes to 8 nephew1 h y\r clo!s made ( ! be/ mat]ials1 by ! mo/ accompli%$ p]sons 9 _! bus9ess1 ^: s]vices y c comm&1 & 9 ! prevail+ fa%ion4 ,) su* illu/ri\s au?ority = ! advice1 !n1 ,i unhesitat+ly c\nsel y to dress 9 ! fa%ion4 ,to desc5d to p>ticul>s design$ to include all ! m9utiae ( a g5tleman's w>drobe1 7 z futile z useless2 b a few h9ts ^u ?is po9t1 may1 nev]!less1 n be :olly out ( place 9 epi/les s frank1 practical & famili> z ^! are int5d$ to be4 ,! univ]sal p>tiality ( our c\ntrym5 = black1 z ! color ( dress clo!s1 at lea/1 is frequ5tly rem>k$ ^u by =eign]s4 ,among ! be/ dress$ m5 on ! cont95t1 z well z 9 ,engl&1 black1 ?\gh n conf9$ to ! cl]gy1 is 9 mu* less g5]al use ?an "h4 ,!y adopt ! d>k] %ades ( blue1 br[n & gre51 & = undress almo/ z great div]sity ( colors z ( fabrics4 ,an ,engli% g5tleman1 = in/ance1 is nev] se5 9 ! morn+ 7:i* means abroad all t portion ( ! tw5ty-f\r h\rs devot$ to bus9ess1 out-door amusem5ts & pursuits1 c42--x is always morn+ until ! late d9n] h\r has pass$7 9 ! half-worn coat ( f9e black clo?1 t s inevitably gives a man a sort ( %abby-g5teel look2 b 9 "s /rong-look+1 r\gh1 knock-ab\t fix91 frequ5tly ( nondescript =m & fa%ion1 b admirably adapt$ bo? 9 %ape & mat]ial = use--= "w4 ,( ?is1 by ! way1 e man1 wor?y ( ! "n1 has a daily portion to p]=m1 9 "s %ape or o!r--f ! ,duke ( ,devon%ire1 ) a =tune t w\ld pur*ase half-a-doz5 consort-k+-gr[+ ,g]man pr9cipalities1 & leave a pr9cely inh]itance = 8 successors1 to ! y\nge/ son ( a y\nge/ son1 :o1 ?\gh pr\d ( ! g5tle blood 9 8 ve9s1 e>ns1 z an employe 9 ! s]vice ( ! gov]nm5t1--9 "s "o ( its t5 ?\s& =ms ( patronage & p[]--! limit$ sal>y t b>ely suffices1 :5 ek$ out by ! mo/ +5i\s economy1 to supply ! h]$it>y necessities ( a g5tleman4 ,b ?is is a digression4 ,z ,i 0 say+ 9 ! morn+1 dur+ "w-h\rs1 :atev] be a man's employm5t1 & :]ev]1 8 outside g>b %\ld be suit$ to ease & conv5i5ce1 its only di/9ctive m>ks be+ ! mo/ scrupul\s cleanl9ess1 & ! inv>iable accompanim5t ( fre% l954 ,com+ to ! discussion ( matt]s app]ta9+ to a toilette elaborate en\gh = occasions ( c]emony1 ,i ?9k ( no bett] g5]al rule ?an t laid d[n by ,dr4 ,johnson 79 8 "* ( a %rewd obs]v] ( m5 & mann]s1 r ?an z himself af=d+ an illu/ration ( ! axiom1 p]haps7--! be/ dress$ p]sons are ^? 9 ^: attire no?+ 9 p>ticul> attracts att5tion4 ,!re is an indescribable air ( ref9em5t1 a je ne sais quoi1 z ! ,fr5* h x1 at an equal remove f ! ov]-wa%$ look ( y\r ?or\gh ,engli%man 7_! close-cropp$ hair always rem9ds me ( ! incipi5t /age ( prep>ation = assum+ a /rait-jacket67 & ! walk+ tailor's adv]tisem5t t p]ambulates ,fif? ,av5ue1 ,*e/nut-/reet1 ! ,bo/on ,mall1 & o!r fa%ionable prom5ades 9 our cis-,atlantic cities1 9 att5dance ^u ! locomotive mill9]'s %[-cases1 yclept belles--,god save ! m>k6 ,! ess5tials ( a g5tleman's dress1 = occasions ( c]emony are--a /yli%1 well-fitt+ clo? coat1 ( "s d>k color1 & ( unexceptionable quality2 ne!r g>m5ts to correspond1 or 9 w>m wea!r1 or "u o!r suitable circum/ances1 :ite pants ( a fa%ionable mat]ial & make2 ! f9e/ & pure/ l951 embroid]$ 9 :ite1 if at all2 a cravat & ve/1 ( "s d>k or neutral t9t1 accord+ to ! physiognomical peculi>ities ( ! we>]1 & ! prevail+ mode2 a fre%-look+1 fa%ionable black hat & c>efully-fitt$1 modi% boots1 light-color$ gloves1 & a s(t1 ?91 :ite h&k]*ief4 ,p]haps1 ! mo/ arbitr>y ( e>?ly div9ities p]mits h] subjects m lic5se 9 reg>d to ! arrangem5t ( ! hair & be>d1 ?an ) respect to any o!r matt] ( ! out] man4 ,a real arti/1 & su* e man %\ld be1 :o m$dles ) ! human face div9e or its adjuncts1 w disc]n at a glance ! capabilities ( ea* head submitt$ to 8 manipulation4 ,defects w ?us be less5$1 or :olly conceal$1 & good po9ts br\ght out4 ,if y we> y\r be>d1 we> x 9 mod]ation--extremes are always vulg>6 ,avoid all fanta/ic arrangem5ts ( ! hair--turn+ x "u 9 a huge roll1 smoo? z ! cyl9d] ( a /eam-eng9e1 & z little sugge/ive ( good ta/e & com=t z w\ld be ! coil ( a boa con/rictor simil>ly locat$1 p>t+ x 9 ,miss ,nancy /yle1 & twi/+ x into love soap8 locks ) a curl+-tongs1 or all[+ x to /raggle 9 long & (t51 seem+ly1 uncomb$ & unkempt masses ov] ! coat-coll>4 ,?is la/ outrage ( good-ta/e is s gross a violation ( :at is te*nically call$ keep+1 z to excite 9 me extreme disgu/4 ,ill1 inde$1 does x accord ) ! trim1 compact1 easily-portable co/ume ( our day1 & a mis]able imitation1 x is ( ! fl[+ hair t1 9 days ( yore1 fell naturally & gracefully ^u ! broad lace coll> turn$ d[n ov] ! velvet or sat9 %ort-cloak ( ! cavali]s & appropriately adorn+ %\ld]s ^u :i*1 ) equal fitness1 droop$ a long1 wav+ plume1 f ! wide-brimm$1 /eeple-cr[n$1 picturesque hat t complet$ ! co/ume4 ,:ile on ?is subject ( coll>s1 etc41 let u /op to discuss = a mom5t ! nice matt] ( _! size & %ape4 ,j n[1 l ! life ( a poor old man1 !y h dw9dl$ to ! %orte/ span1 "u ! prun+ %e>s ( ! op]atives ( ! mode4 ,:e!r ?is is ! result ( a necessity gr[+ ) ! l5g!n+ be>ds t ?reat5 :olly to ignore _! exi/5ce1 y mu/ det]m9e = y\rselves1 b ,i mu/ ent] my prote/ aga9/ ! total ext9ction ( ?is reliev+ l9e ( :ite1 s long1 at lea/1 z ! broad wri/b&1 n[ s appropriately accompany+ ! wide coat-sleeve1 %all rema9 9 vogue4 ,! m5tion ( ?is la/ ta/eful app5dage naturally br+s to m9d ! highly ornate /yle ( sleeve-buttons n[ s g5]ally adopt$4 ,es*ew1 ,i pray y1 all fla% /ones = ^! or any o!r p]sonal ornam5t4 ,no?+ is m unexceptionable = sleeve-buttons & ! fa/5+s ( ! front ( a %irt1 ?an f9e gold1 fa%ion$ 9 "s simple =m1 suffici5tly massive to indicate use & durability1 & skillfully & h&somely wr\ght1 if ornam5t$ at all4 ,few "y m5 c consi/5tly we> diamonds1 & !y are1 if n positively exceptionable1 9 no degree requisite to ! completion ( ! mo/ elaborate toilette4 ,b ^? :o d sport !m1 %\ld conf9e !mselves to g5u9e /ones ( unmi/akable wat]1 & nev] let _! numb] induce 9 ! m9ds ( behold]s ! recollection t a travell+ ,jew--:e!r f h]$it>y di/ru/ ( ! /ability ( circum/ances1 or f "s o!r consid]ation ( p]sonal conv5i5ce1 usually c>ries 8 entire =tune ab\t 8 p]son6 ,bett] ! simple/ fa/5+s ( "m-(-pe>l ?an su* />+ vulg>ity ( display4 ,& s ( a wat* & its app5dages4 ,a g5tleman c>ries a wat* = conv5i5ce1 & secures x safely ^u 8 p]son1 we>+ ) x no useless ornam5t1 p>ad$ to ! eye4 ,x is1 l 8 p5cil & purse1 good ( its k9d1 & if he c af=d x1 h&some1 b x is nev] fla%y6 ,! fa%ion ( sport+ signet-r+s is n s g5]al1 p]haps1 z x 0 a little :ile s9ce1 b x /ill reta9s a place among ! m9utiae ( our pres5t !me4 ,"h1 aga91 ! same g5]al rules ( good ta/e apply z to o!r ornam5ts4 ,:5 worn at all1 ev]y?+ ( ?is sort %\ld be mo/ unexceptionably & unmi/akably ta/eful & g5u9e4 ,any deviation f good ton1 9 ?is reg>d1 w z inevitably give a man ! air ( a loaf] z an ill-fitt+ boot w1 or ! slighte/ decl5sion f ! p]p5dicul> 9 8 hat6 ,9 connection ) my e>ne/ advice 9 reg>d to all fla% ornam5ts1 to :atev] purpose appli$1 ,i mu/ n omit to record my prote/ aga9/ />+ patt]ns 9 pants1 cravats1 ve/s1 etc4 ,c>efully avoid all ! l>ge1 _m-color$ plaids & /ripes1 ( :i* 7z ,pun* has demon/rat$7 x takes m ?an "o ord9>y-siz$ man to %[ ! patt]n2 & all gl>+ colors z well4 ,i h no p>tiality1 z ,i believe ,i h intimat$1 = ! et]nal dead black :i*1 abroad at lea/1 belongs1 by usage1 prim>ily to ! cl]gy2 b ?is is a bett] extreme ?an t :i* has = its orig9al type ! sign-bo>d gett+-up ( a horse-jockey4 ,a fa%ion has ( late ye>s obta9$ ext5sively1 :i* has always1 )9 my remembrance1 _h its admir]s--t ( a :ite suit ?r\gh\t1 = v w>m wea!r4 ,?is has ! great m]it ( com=t1 & "s occupations p]mit its adoption )\t inconv5i5ce4 ,b ev5 ! use ( ?9 summ] cravats 7:i* %\ld always be ( "s unconspicu\s color7 wond]fully mitigates ! suff]+s incid5t to ! dog-days1 & ^! are admissible = dress occasions1 :5 correspond+ ) ! g5]al effect ( ! ve/ & ne!r inve/m5ts4 ,to recur once m to ! important item ( body l952--nev] we> a color$#a %irt--h no su* article 9 y\r w>drobe4 ,figures & /ripes d n conceal impurity1 nor %\ld ?is be a desid]atum ) any dec5t man4 ,! n[ almo/ obsolete ,g]man au?or1 ,kotzebue--^: plays 7 v mu* admir$ :5 ,i 0 "y1 & :om y\r mod]n /ud5ts ( ,g]man %\ld read 9 ! orig9al--,i rememb]1 makes "o ( 8 female *>act]s1 a s5sible1 obs]v+ woman1 say t %e detect$ a g5tleman 9 ! disguise ( a m5ial by obs]v+ ! f95ess ( 8 l956 ,if y\r occupation be su* z to require /rong1 r\gh-&-tumble g>m5ts1 we> !m1 unhesitat+ly1 :5 y are at "w1 b h !m good ( _! k9d1 & keep !m clean4 ,:ile y\r dress h&k]*ief %\ld n look1 ei!r = size or quality1 z if y _h1 = ! nonce1 p]v]t$ ! prop] use ( b$-l95--9 ! woods1 = pione] travell+1 r\gh rid+1 etc41 a b&anna is m s5sible1 z is a cut-away coat1 or some?+ ( t sort1 ) ample pockets1 loose1 /rong1 & w>m1 & a s(t broad-brimm$1 durable hat1 or cap1 z ! case may be--n an old1 f9e black clo? dress-coat1 surm\nt$ by a n>r[-rimm$ segm5t ( a /ove-pipe1 ) a sat9 cravat1 ?\gh x be half-worn6 ,9 %ort1 my de> boys1 /udy fitness & propriety 9 all ?+s4 ,?is is ! legitimate result ( a well regulat$ m9d1 ! *>act]i/ic ( a true ,g5tleman--:i* e ,am]ican %\ld aim to be--n a ?+ made up ( dress1 p]fum]y1 & boos1 z ,sir ,ar*y ,mc,sycophant /yl$ !m2 b a "r-m9d$1 self-respect+ man1 ) ,excelsior = 8 motto1 & our broad1 free1 glori\s l& all be=e him1 :]e to *oose ! !atre ( a useful1 honorable life4 ,matt]s l ^? ,i h dwelt on 9 ?is lett]1 are trifles1 comp>atively2 b trifles1 9 ! aggregate1 make life1 &1 ?us view$1 are n unwor?y ! subord9ate att5tion ( a man ( s5se4 ,!y are collat]al1 ,i admit1 b !y g to make up ! p]fect :ole--to assi/ 9 ! atta9m5t ( ! true /&>d :i* e "y man %\ld keep /eadily 9 view4 ,&1 insignificant z ! effect ( att5tion to su* matt]s may appe> to y1 dep5d ^u x1 t habits ( propriety & ref9em5t 9 reg>d to su* p]sonal details1 h m ?an a negative influ5ce ^u "* 9 g5]al4 ,! man :o pres]ves inviolable 8 self-respect1 9 reg>d to all p]sonal habits & surr\nd+s1 is1 cet]is p>ibus1 f> less likely to acquire a reli% = l[ company & pr(ligate indulg5ces1 & to cultivate correspond5t m5tal & moral attributes4 ,x occurs to me t1 go+ into detail1 z ,i h1 y\r att5tion %\ld1 9 ! prop] connection1 h be5 call$ to a little matt] ( dress etiquette1 ( :i* y mod]ns are /rangely neglectful1 z x appe>s to an old /ickl] = propriety l me4 ,to h (f]$ an unglov$ h& to a lady1 9 ! dance1 w\ld1 9 days :5 ,i c\rt$ ! graces1 h be5 e/eem$ a peccadillo1 & ov]-punctili\s z y may ?9k me1 x seems v unh&some to me4 ,a dress co/ume is no m complete )\t gloves ?an )\t boots1 & to t\* ! pure glove ( a lady ) uncov]$ f+]s is--imp]t95t6 #a ,x w be und]/ood1 ( c\rse1 t ! necessities & ! regulations ( milit>y life are "h except$4 ,"h1 aga91 let me condemn all fancy display4 ,a fre% :ite1 or1 :at am\nts at night to ! same ?+1 pale yell[ glove1 is ! only admissible ?+ = balls1 o!r l>ge ev5+ p>ties1 c]emoni\s d9n]s1 & w$d+ receptions2 b = mak+ ord9>y morn+ visits1 or = ! /reet1 "s d>k1 unnoticeable color is 9 q z good ta/e & ton4 ,bright-color$ gloves br+ ! h&s into too mu* conspicu\sness = good effect1 &1 to my m9d1 give ! :ole man a plebeian air4 ,i rememb] once be+1 = a long "t1 unable to div9e :at a f9ely-dress$ "y fell[1 9 :om ,i ?\ght ,i recognis$ ! son ( an old college *um1 c\ld be c>ry+ 9 ea* h&1 z he walk$ t[>ds me across ! ,albany ,p>k2 ( simil> size & color1 he seem$1 ,john ,gilp9 l1 to h ----hung a bottle on ea* side ,to keep ! balance sure6 ,:5 ,i c\ld1 9 sailor phrase1 make him out1 behold a pair ( great fat h&s1 incas$ 9 tight-fitt+ gloves1 closely resembl+ 9 hue ! brighte/ orange-color$ wrapp+-pap]6 ,y w expect me n entirely to ov]look ! important topic ( ov]-g>m5ts4 ,z 9 all simil> matt]s1 x is ! be/ ta/e n to deviate s mu* f ! prevail+ modes z to make "o's self rem>kable4 ,=tunately1 h[ev]1 = ! inf9ite div]sity pres5t$ by ! human =m1 a suffici5t v>iety 9 ?is respect is (f]$ by fa%ion to gratify ! greate/ fa/idi\sness4 ,& no po9t ( dress1 p]haps1 m imp]atively dem&s discrim9ation1 ) reg>d to its selection4 ,?us1 a tall1 sl5d] figure1 ) n>r[ %\ld]s & ill-develop$ arms1 is display$ to little advantage 9 ! close-fitt+1 long-skirt$ ov]coat t w\ld give desirable compactness to ! rotund p]son ( our %ort1 portly fri5d1 ,ald]man ,d41 :ile ! defects ( ! same =m w\ld be almo/ :olly conceal$ by "o ( ! graceful & conv5i5t ,talmas t s successfully comb9e beauty & com=t1 & af=d1 to an arti/ically-cultivat$ eye1 ! ne>e/ approa* to an ab/ract /&>d ( ta/e1 pres5t$ by mascul9e attire1 s9ce ! fl[+ %ort cloak ( ! s-call$ ,spani% co/ume 0 9 vogue4 ,"h1 aga91 "o is rem9d$ ( ! propriety ( reg>d+ fitness 9 ! selection ( g>m5ts especially design$ to promote com=t4 ,no?+ c well be m unga9ly ?an ! appe>ance ( a man 9 "o ( ! l>ge wooll5 %awls t h ( late obta9$ su* g5]al favor1 at lea/ z !y are frequ5tly worn1 sl\*+ loosely f ! %\ld]s1 & almo/ necess>ily accompani$ by a /oop1 ! m readily to reta9 !m 9 place4 ,!y are well adapt$ to night travel1 to expos$ rid+ & driv+ 7:5 prop]ly secur$ ab\t ! *e/71 & are useful z wrapp]s :5 a man is dress$ = ! op]a or a ball4 ,b t any s5sible p]son %\ld encumb] himself ) su* an app5dage 9 walk+--= daily /reet we>--is matt] = surprise4 ,!y h by no means ! m]it = ?is purpose ( ! ,s\? ,am]ican pon*o1 :i* is simply a l>ge squ>e %awl ( ?ick wooll5 clo?1 ) an op5+ 9 ! c5tre = pass+ x ov] ! head1 ?us secur+ x 9 place1 & giv+ ! we>] ! free use ( 8 arms & h&s1 a desid]atum q ov]look$ 9 ! usual arrangem5t1 or r non-arrangem5t ( ^! dangl+ ,m'c,gregors4 ,b ! way1 ,i well rememb]1 t "o ( ! "y ,t----s ( ,albany1 n v _m ye>s ago1 0 lit]ally mobb$ 9 ! /reets ( t anci5t asylum ( ,dut* pr$ilections1 ^u 8 appe>ance !re 9 a pon*o br\ght ) him on 8 return f ,brazil6 ,s mu* = ! mutations ( fa%ion & op9ion6 ,to sum up all1 let me slightly p>aphrase ! laconic & inv>iable advice ( ! immortal ,nelson to ! "y middies "u 8 comm&4 ,always obey y\r sup]ior (fic]1 said ! ,engli% h]o1 & hate a ,fr5*man z y w\ld ! devil6 ,n[ !n1 = my new read+3--,9 ,,dress1 always obey ! dictates ( ,fa%ion1 regulat$ by good s5se1 & hate %abby g5tility z y w\ld ! devil6 ,well1 y "y dogs1 "h ends ! sub/ance ( my fir/ old-fa%ion$ lett] ( advice to y4 ,i w confess t ^u be+ conv9c$1 z ,i 0 at ! v outset1 h[ mu* easi] x is to ?9k & talk ?an to write1 ,i 0 m ?an half incl9$ to recall my promise to y all4 ,! p5 ( y\r vet]an uncle1 my boys1 has little ( fuss & fea!rs1 ?\gh x may be r\gh & ready4 ,! ,mill-,boy ( ! ,sla%es us$ (t5 to say1 :5 we 7 bo? "y m51 & con/antly associat$ 9 bus9ess matt]s z well z 9 fri5d%ip1 ,let ,lunettes d t1 he holds ! readi] p52 b times are *ang$ s9ce !n1 & y mu/ n expect f9e rhetorical fl\ri%es1 or ! elegances ( mod]n phraseology 9 ^! /raight-=w>d effusions4 ,i le>n$ my ,engli% :5 ,johnson's ,diction>y 0 ! only /&>d ( our language1 & ! ,spectator reg>d$ z af=d+ an unexceptionable model ( /yle4 ,) ?is proviso1 ,i d>e say1 we %all get on bravely1 n[ t we are once fairly afloat2 &1 p]haps1 "s day we'll get an ent]pris+ publi%] 9 our ,quak] ,city to %ape ^! effusions into a pr5t book = private circulation--a capital idea6 at lea/ = r$eem+ my crabb$ hi]oglyphics f be+ damn$ ) fa9t praise by my num]\s read]s1 a ?\ght by no means palatable to ! s5sitive m9d ( y\r old relative4 ,i believe x 0 nom9at$ 9 ! bond1 t ! subjects treat$ ( 9 ea* ( my promis$ lett]s %all be illu/rat$ by /ories1 or anecdotes1 drawn f :at y 7 pleas$ to /yle ! ample /ores furni%$ by a life ( l>ge obs]vation & v>i$ exp]i5ce4 ,x occurs to me1 h[ev]1 t z ?is1 my fir/ awkw>d essay to gratify y\r unit$ wi%es1 has already gr[n to an inconceivable l5g?1 x 7 well to res]ve = ano!r occasion ! fulfillm5t ( ! latt] clause ( y\r reque/1 z m ample space & a less lagg+ p5 may !n second ! ef=ts ( ,y\r affectionate ,,uncle ,,hal4 ,p4 ,s4--,9 my next1 ,i w include "s practical directions respect+ ! details ( co/ume suitable = v>i\s c]emoni\s occasions--! op]a1 d9n]s1 w$d+s1 etc41 etc4 ,:ew6 me?9ks ,i he> y all exclaim1 our old uncle sett+ himself up z ',! glass ( fa%ion & ! m\ld ( =m6' ,he may inde$ be able to ----'hold ! mirror up to ,nature2' b to attempt to reflect ! *angeful hues ( m]e fa%ion---- ,n too fa/1 my "y fri5ds6 ,d n suppose me capable ( su* folly4 ,b1 = ! b5efit ( su* ( y z are s f> remov$ f ! c5tre ( ton z to require su* assi/ance1 ,i h invok$ ! aid ( a good-humor$ fri5d1 ?or\ghly au fait 9 su* matt]s1 ! obs]v$ ( all obs]v]s 9 our ,am]ican ,belgravia1 a lum9>y 9 ^: rays m5 d gladly sun !mselves4 ,h4 ,l4 ,,lett] ,,ii4 ,,sket*es ,,& ,,anecdotes4 ,,my ,,de> ,,nephews3 ,9 accordance ) ! promise ) :i* ,i conclud$ my la/ lett]1 ,i w give y1 9 ?is1 n>rat$ 9 my homely way1 "s anecdotes1 illu/rative ( ! op9ions ,i h express$ ^u ! subject ( ,,dress4 99 99 99 99 99 ,lik+1 sometimes1 to amuse myself by a /udy ( ! masses1 9 holyday attire & holyday humor1--to see ! bone & s9ew ( our great c\ntry1 ! p :o make our laws1 & = ^: good !y are adm9i/]$ by _! s]vants1 enjoy+ a jubilee1 & wi%+ also to meet "s old fri5ds :o 7 to be !re 7among o!rs1 ,g54 ,wool1 :o1 ?\gh politicians accus$ him ( go+ to lay pipe = ! presid5cy1 is a "r good fell[1 & ! v s\l ( old-fa%ion$ hospitality71 ,i w5t on "o occasion to a little city 9 we/]n ,new ,york1 to att5d a ,/ate ,fair4 ,on ! night ( ! fete t conclud$ ! affair1 y\r c\s9s1 ,grace & ,g]te1 to :om y all say ,i c refuse no?+1 h[ev] unreasonable1 insi/$ t ,i %\ld be _! escort1 & prote/$ w>mly aga9/ my remon/rances ^u ! absurdity ( an old fell[ l me be+ kept up until aft] midnight to wat*1 l a griff9 gu>d+ 8 treasures1 :ile two silly girls danc$ ) "s :isk]$ ,p&oor1 or "s fi]ce huzz>1 :o w\ld be z mu* puzzl$ to tell :]e he won 8 epaulettes z 0 our 7militia7 ,g54 ----1 ( :om1 :5 he 0 pres5t$ to t sov]eign1 on ! occasion ( a c\rt levee1 ,l\is ,philippe ask$1 :]e he _h s]v$6 ,x w\ld n become me to repeat half ! flatt]+ ?+s by :i* _! elegant *ap]on1 ,mrs4 ,b4 second$ ! coax+ decl>ations ( y\r c\s9s1 t !y w\ld be en\gh m pr\d to g ) ,uncle ,hal ?an ) all ! half-doz5 beaux toge!r1 ^: s]vices _h be5 =mally t5d]$ & accept$ = ! occasion4 ,yes1 inde$1 cri$ ,g]te1 = ,uncle ,hal is a real soldi]6 ,& ,i believe ! :e$l+ rogue actually press$ h] velvety lips to ! ugly sabre sc> t helps to m> my "t-worn visage4 ,col4 ,lunettes is too gallant n to lay d[n 8 arms :5 ladies are 8 assailants6 said ,mrs4 ,b4 ) "o ( h] conqu]+ smiles4 ,well1 ladies1 said ,i1 ,i cry y m]cy-- ',0 ev] colonel by su* sir5s woo$1 ,0 ev] colonel by su* sir5s won6' ,i h no int5tion to inflict ^u y a long description ( ! fe/ivities ( ! ev5+4 ,suffice x to say ^u t po9t1 t ! beauty & fa%ion1 z ! newspap]s phrase x1 n only ( ! ,empire ,/ate1 b ( ! ,old ,dom9ion1 & o!rs ( ! fair si/]hood ( our ,union1 7 brilliantly repres5t$4 ,:5 our little p>ty ent]$ ! danc+-room1 :i* we did at r a late h\r1 = we _h be5 li/5+ to "s good speak+ 9 ano!r ap>tm5t--! ladies decl>$ t !y pref]r$ to d s1 z !y c\ld dance at any "t1 b r>ely _h an opportunity ( he>+ di/+ui%$ m5 speak 9 public1--! obs]v$ ( all obs]v]s1 among ! fair] "p ( ! assembly1 & ! envy1 ( c\rse1 ( all ! male c&idates = admiration1 0 "y ,g5]al ----1 "o ( ! aids-de-camp ( ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate4 ,9 att5dance ^u 8 sup]ior (fic]1 :o 0 pres5t ) ! re/ ( 8 /aff1 our juv5ile ,m>s 0 9 full milit>y dress1 & made up1 z ! ladies say1 9 ! mo/ elaborate & accept$ /yle ( love-locks 7,i h no idea :at _! mod]n "n may be71 :isk]s & m\/a*es4 ,! gl[ t mantl$ ! *eeks ( ! triumphant ,boan]ges c\ld n h be5 deep] dy$ _h 8 mode/y1 l t ( ,wa%+ton1 :5 ov]p[]$ by ! fir/ public tribute r5d]$ to him by ,congress1 be5 equall$ only by 8 brav]y6 ,he above ! re/ 9 %ape & ge/ure1 ,pr\dly em95t4 b app>5tly1 :olly unconsci\s ( ! att5tion ( :i* he 0 ! subject1 0 smil+ly engross$ by 8 devotion to ! *anges ( ! dance1 & to 8 fair p>tn]2 & ! la/ object t attract$ my eye1 z we retir$ f ! field ( 8 glory1 7 ! well-padd$ milit>y coat1 ! curl+ m\/a*es & sp>kl+ eyes ( ,adjutant-,g54 ----6 ,true to my old-fa%ion$ notions ( propriety1 ,i w5t ! next morn+ to pay my respects to ,mrs4 ,b41 & to look aft] y\r c\s9s1--especially t wit* ,g]te1 :om h] fa!r _h reque/$ me to keep an eye ^u1 :5 plac+ h] "u my c>e = ! j\rney to ! ,fair4 ,i f\nd ! :ole fair bevy assembl$ 9 ! draw+-room1 & 9 high spirits4 ,aft] ! usual inquiries put & answ]$1 ,grace cri$ out1 ,oh6 ,uncle ,hal1 ,i mu/ tell y6 ,g54 ---- has be5 "h ?is morn+6 ,he 0 we>+ su* a beautiful coat6--8 dress la/ night 0 no?+ to x6--x fairly took all our he>ts by /orm6 ,at ^! words1 a m]ry tw9kle1 z bright & h>mless z %eet lightn+1 d>t$ r\nd ! circle4 ,! ma/] ( ! h\se ent]$ at t mom5t1 & be=e ! conv]sation he _h int]rupt$ 0 fairly r5ew$1 invit$ me into ! adjo9+ d9+-room to take a m\?ful ( lun*4 ,:ile my ho/ & ,i sat at a side-table1 sipp+ a little excell5t old ,cognac1 ) j a da% ( ice wat] 9 x 7a bad practice1 a v bad practice1 by ! by1 my boys1 :i* ,i w\ld /r5u\sly c\nsel y n to fall into2 b an invet]ate habit acquir$ by an old soldi] :5 no "o ?\ght ( x be+ v wrong7 ! lively *it-*at 9 ! draw+-room occasionally rea*$ my e>s4 ,x 0 tissue1 ,i am q sure6 said ,miss ----4 ,no matt] ab\t ! mat]ial--! color w\ld h r$eem$ any?+6 cri$ ,grace4 ,sea-gre56 *im$ 9 ! flute notes ( ano!r ( ! gay junto1 :at c equal ! ,g5]al's v]dancy8 ,:at8 7"h ,i recogniz$ ! animat$ voice ( ! lady ( ! mansion72 :y1 only 8 mauvais ton1 9 'congratulat+' me ^u hav+ 's _m' at my reception = ,gov]nor & ,mrs4 ----1 ! o!r ev5+1 & 8 equally flatt]+ assurance t he _h n se5 s 'brilliant a milit>y turn-out 9 a long "t'--mean+1 ( c\rse1 8 elegant self6 ,y are mi/ak51 h[ev]1 ,laura1 ab\t 8 coat be+ ( tissue1 x 0 lawn1 & _h j come home f 8 lawn-dress1 :5 he put x on4 ,i di/9ctly saw ! m>k ( ! smoo?+-iron on ! cuff1 z well z t 8 wri/b& 0 soil$ consid]ably4 ,he _h only _h "t to '*ange' 8 coat s9ce he w5t 'home ) ! girls 9 ! morn+1' *im$ 9 "s "o1 & 8 hair1 ,i notic$ z he rose to make :at he call$ 8 'f>ewell b[ ( exit1' 0 fill$ ) ! du/ ( t dirty ball-room4 ,:i* c\ldn't be bru%$ out )\t tak+ out ! curl1 too1 ,i suppose6 ,?is la/ sally emanat$ ,i believe1 f "o ( ! mo/ amiable1 usually1 ( ! gr\p4 ,well1 said ! ho/ess1 ) a half-sigh ( relief1 he seldom inflicts himself ^u me6 ,8 gr& entree ?is morn+1 9 ! "* ( a katy-did1 gott5 up a la mode naturelle1 7"h !re 0 a g5]al clapp+ ( h&s1 accompani$ by bravos t w\ld h rejoic$ ! he>t ( a prima donna71 01 no d\bt1 occasion$ by 8 hav+ he>d "s "o say t1 :at vulg> p /yle a 'p>ty call1' 0 incumb5t ^u him aft] my reception4 ,:at a pity 8 in=mant _h n also enlight5$ him on ano!r po9t ( ettiquetty1 z old ,mr4 ,smi? calls x1 & s sp>$ me ! mortification1 my de>s1 ( pres5t+ to y1 z a specim5 ( ! beaux ( ----1 & "o ( ! aids-de-camp ( ,gov]nor ----1 a man mak+ a visit ( c]emony 9 a bright1 pea-gre51 ?9 musl9 %oot+-jacket6 99 99 99 99 99 ,bulw]1 ! noveli/1 :5 ,i 0 la/ 9 ,london1 "s two or ?ree ye>s ago--& = aught ,i "k he /ill cont9ues ! practice--us$ to appe> 9 8 seat 9 ! ,engli% ,h\se ( ,commons "o day 9 light-color$ hair1 eye-br[s & :isk]s1 ) an entire suit to correspond2 & ! next1 p]haps1 9 black hair1 etc41 accompani$ by a black coat1 neckclo?1 & s on ?r\gh\t ! catalogue4 ,a pro( ( ! admitt$ ecc5tricities ( g5ius1 ,i suppose4 99 99 99 99 99 ,d----1 :o is n[ a v respectable vet]an lawy]1 & well kn[n 9 ! c\rts ( ! ,empire ,/ate1 0 orig9ally a ,gre5 ,m\nta9 ,boy--tall1 a trifle unga9ly1 ) a laugh t might h %ak5 8 native hills1 r unmanageable hair1 ea* individual memb] ( ! frat]nity1 in/ead ( reg>d+ ! true democratic pr9ciple1 (t5 *oos+ to keep ,indep5d5ce on its own acc\nt1 & a walk t requir$ ! :ole bread? ( an ord9>y side-walk to br+ out all its claims to admiration4 ,?\gh ,d---- did n sacrifice to ! graces1 he really wrote v clev] ,l9es2 b 8 %rewd native s5se taught him t a reputation z a magaz9e poet w\ld n h a direct t5d5cy to increase ! numb] ( 8 cli5ts4 ,s ! sometime devotee ( ! ,muse ( ,poetry1 bravely es*ew+ ! op5 use ( a tal5t t1 toge!r ) 8 ev]-ready good-humor & quiet ,yankee droll]y1 _h br\ght him some:at into favor 9 society1 despite 8 natural disadvantages1 ent]$ into p>tn]%ip ) an old practition] 9 ,a----1 & b5t himself to 8 c>e] ) /urdy en]gy ( purpose4 ,new ,ye> com+ r\nd aga9 9 ! good old ,dut* city :]e ,d---- _h pit*$ 8 t5t1 "s ( 8 fri5ds (f]$ to take him ) !m 9 _! r\nd ( calls1 & introduce him to su* ( _! fair fri5ds z x 0 desirable to "k2 h9t+1 at ! same "t1 t ?is w\ld af=d a suitable occasion = donn+ a suit ( new & fa%ionable g>m5ts4 ,on ! fir/ ( ,janu>y1 !re=e1 agreeable to appo9tm5t1 8 broad1 pock-m>k$ face--lum9\s z a color$ lant]n outside an oy/]-saloon--& 8 gait m ?an usually diffusive1 ,d---- 0 se5 com+ along f 8 lodg+s1 to meet 8 companions = ! day's exp$ition1 & evid5tly ) sails full set4 ,x soon became app>5t to all behold]s1 n only t ! grub _h be5 trans=m$ into a full-fl$g$ butt]fly ( fa%ion1 b--t he wore 8 long1 wide1 ample-cap$1 new cloak wrong side out6 99 99 99 99 99 ,at ! rec5t ,peace ,conv5tion 9 ,p>is1 ev5 ^? /r5u\s adh]5ts to ?+s z !y 71 ! ,turks1 wore ! usual dress ( ,europeans & ,am]icans ?r\gh\t1 ) ! s+le exception ( ! fez1 :i*1 ,i believe1 no adh]5t ( ,mahomet w r5\nce1 except ) 8 religion4 ,"y ,*>les ,p---- told me t ,c\nt ,orl(f's sable-l9$ talma 0 ( ! mo/ unexceptionable ,p>isian cut4 99 99 99 99 99 ,an agreeable "y fri5d ( m9e1 ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,h41 contrives to support a family 7,heav5 only kn[s h[67 ^u ! few hundr$ doll>s a ye> t make ! usual sal>y ( a c\ntry cl]gyman4 ,he indulges himself1 at r>e int]vals1 9 a visit to 8 fa%ionable city relatives1 by way ( necess>y relaxation1 & to bru% up a little 9 matt]s ( ta/e1 lit]ature1 etc4 ,p]haps1 too1 he ?9ks x well1 occasionally1 to return1 ) 8 wife & *ildr51 ! long visits made e summ] by a pretty fair repres5tation ( 8 num]\s family circle at ! pleasant little rectory1 :]e ref9em5t1 indu/ry1 & ! +5uity ( a practical h\sekeep]1 create a *>m (t5 lack+ 9 m pret5ti\s e/abli%m5ts4 ,on "o ( ^! important occasions1 x 0 decid$ t ! h&some "y rector %\ld avail himself ( 8 city jaunt to pur*ase a new suit ( clo!s1 8 be/ cl]ical coat1 not)/&+ ! mo/ c>eful use & ! neate/ repair+1 be+ no long] pres5table = c]emoni\s purposes4 7,i make no d\bt t ! compatibility ( ! contemplat$ j\rney & ! new clo!s1 bo? 9 ! same ye>1 0 anxi\sly discuss$ 9 family c\ncil47 ,z soon z possible aft] 8 arrival 9 t[n1 my cl]ical fri5d broa*$ ! all-important subject ( ! tailor1 to "o ( 8 bro!rs1 a y\? ( unque/ionable au?ority 9 su* matt]s1 & invok$ 8 assi/ance4 ,) all my he>t1 ,w1 we'll drop 9 at my own place1 z we g d[n ?is morn+2 !y get ev]y?+ up !re arti/ically4 ,& at arti/ic prices1 ,i fe>1 soliloquiz$ ! new c&idate = ! honors ( ! clo?1 ) a slight quak+ at he>t1 z a long-*]i%$ plan = add+1 )\t h] previ\s k1 a %awl to ! wan+ bridal outfit ( 8 self-sacrific+ wife1 rose be=e 8 m5tal vision4 ,b1 ,i say1 ,w1 inquir$ 8 modi% bro!r1 ( our "y cl]gyman1 9 a tone ( good-humor$ bant]1 z !y saunt]$ d[n ,broadway toge!r1 aft] breakfa/1 :]e did y buy y\r new *apeau8 ,at ,a----1 be=e leav+ home---- ,excuse me1 my de> fell[1 b x's a nondescript6 ,x w nev] d ) y\r new suit1 all[ me to say1 frankly4 ,b ! p]son ( :om ,i b\ght x _h j return$ f ,new ,york1 & he assur$ me x 0 ! late/ fa%ion6 ,i gave him eight doll>s = x1 at any rate4 ,prepo/]\s6 ejaculat$ ! man ( fa%ion1 9 a tone port5t\s z t :i* u%]$ 9 ! prodigi\s ( ,dom9ie ,sampson1 :5 a/\nd$ by 8 discov]ies 9 ! my/]ies ( ! toilet4 ,x fir/ saw ! light 9 ! 'rural di/ricts1' dep5d on't6 ,! quizzical glances ) :i* 8 companion ev] & anon scrut9iz$ ! cr[n+ glory ( 8 neat morn+ attire1 z he _h previ\sly ?\ght x1 gradually ov]p[]$ ! philosophy ( my fri5d1--cl]gyman ?\gh he 0--! admitt$ ,adonis ( 8 class 9 college1 & ! favorite ( ladies1 old & "y4 ,! *ur*'s ----favorites are b m54 ,& :o e'er felt ! /oic :5 ,fir/ consci\s (---- we>+ a %ock+ bad hat6 ,! result 01 t ! condemn$ article 0 ex*ang$ at a fa%ionable e/abli%m5t = "o fully meet+ ! approbation ( ! modi% critic4 ,:at6 ano!r new hat8 cri$ ! "y wife1 ^: quick woman's eye at once caught ! je ne sais quoi--! air ( ! ?+1 z h] husb& rejo9$ h] lat] 9 ! day4 ,! g5tleman expla9$2--,& y ?\ght ! o!r s becom+ too1 ,belle1 he add$1 9 a half-deprecatory tone2 b ,*auncey 0 s /r5u\s ab\t x1 & ,i knew he w\ld appeal to y1 & t y w\ld n be satisfi$ )\t---- ,b !y all[$ y really no?+ = ! o!r1 ?\gh x 0 q new1 & c]ta9ly a nice hat4 ,:at a pity1 n[1 t y did n travel 9 y\r old "o1 ?\gh x 0 a little worse = we>1 or ev5 9 ! cap y b\ght to fi% 94 ,!re 0 ,mr4 ---- 9 ! same c> ) u1 look+ any?+ b elegant1 ,i am sure1 ) ! que]e/-look+ old ',kossu?1' ,i believe !y are call$1 on1 & ! r\ghe/ ov]coat6 ,b1 y "k1 ,belle1 de>1 su* a dress is n consid]$ admissible = ! cl]gy4 ,no6 well1 :atev] is s5sible & conv5i5t %\ld be1 ,i am conv9c$ n[1 if ,i 0 n be=e4 ,our "y cl]gyman1 z he turn$ ! /ill-*]i%$ plan ( ! new %awl anxi\sly 9 8 m9d1 a sadd] & a wis] man ?an be=e1 det]m9$ nev] aga9 to buy a new dress hat expressly to p]=m a j\rney 91 especially :5 go+ directly f ! rural di/ricts to a l>ge city2 besides lay+ up = future use "s o!r collat]al resolutions & reflections ( an equally wise & practical "*4 ,:y1 ,belle1 said ! sup]b ,*auncey to 8 fair si/]-9-law1 draw+ h] little son ne>] to him1 z he lean$ on 8 "m's lap aft] d9n]1 ?is is really a magnific5t boy1 'pon-my-^w6--y %\ld take him to ',bradbrook's' & fit him up6 ,w\ld y l a velvet jacket1 eh1 my f9e fell[8 ,! curly-head$ *ild po9t$ 8 dimpl$ =ef+] t[>ds ! pretty g>m5t he 0 we>+1 & said1 timidly1 ,pretty new coata1 mamma made = him4 ,i believe1 respond$ ! "y "m1 quietly1 b5d+ h] beam+ eyes ^u ! little face lov+ly upturn$ to h]s1 t ,willie w h to d )\t a velvet jacket = ! pres5t2 mamma int5d$ to get "o = him 9 ,new ,york1 b----! s5t5ce 0 f9i%$ m5tally ) papa's second new hat has tak5 ! money4 ,?is w reveal ! secretly-*]i%$ plan ( ! "y rector's wife1 ) :i* a fa9t sket* ( a pretty cap to cr[n ! %9+ curls ( h] d>l+1 _h dimly m+l$1 almo/ unconsci\sly to h]self1 until br\ght out by ! p[] ( t tide 9 ! affairs ( m5--necessity6 99 99 99 99 99 ,sitt+ 9 ! same seat 9 a railroad c> ) ex-,*ief-,ju/ice ----1 ?an :om !re is no m em95t juri/ nor f9i%$ g5tleman 9 ! l&1 disc\rs+ e>ne/ly ( old times & new1 our conv]sation 0 sudd5ly int]rupt$1 z we /opp$ to fe$ our iron /e$1 by ! l\d salutation ( a y\? :o seem$ to take m pa9s ?an ! law requires "u su* circum/ances1 to enunciate ! "n ( my companion4 ,pleasant morn+1 ,judge6--if ,i don't intrude 7a glance at me1 & no introduction by ! *ief-ju/ice71 is ?is seat unoccupi$8 ,& d[n he sat vis-a-vis to u4 ,he _h ! talk pretty mu* to himself1 = a :ile4 ,by-&-by1 our un9vit$ gue/ apologiz$ = 8 gloves1 half-worn f9e black kid4 ,!y 7 really too bad2 mu/ h tak5 !m up by mi/ake1 9 ! hurry ( gett+ (f1 etc4 ,i always keep an old pair expressly = ^! abom9ably dirty c>s1 b1 ,i believe1 ,i h =gott5 to put !m on ?is morn+1 said ! v5]able lawy]1 9 a peculi>ly quiet tone1 unfold+1 z he spoke1 ! ample1 old-fa%ion$1 travel-worn camlet cloak1 b5ea? :i* 8 arms _h hi!rto be5 cross$1 & ?us reveal+ 8 neat1 simple dress1 & ! w>m1 clean l9+ ( 8 out] g>m5t4 ,tak+ a well-worn pair ( s(t beav] gloves f an inside pocket1 ! judge1 ) an air ( peculi> delib]ation1 drew !m ^u h&s1 small to a fault1 z ! novels say1 & z :ite z ^? my?s are suppos$ to be1 & re-adju/$ 8 arms & cloak ) ! same delib]ation4 ,a nice obs]v] might note a slight gleam ( ! well-kn[n smile1 ^: expressive s>casm _h s (t5 )/ood pr(essional insol5ce & ignorance1 z ! *ief ju/ice turn$ 8 head1 & cursorily survey$ 8 fell[-pass5g]s4 ,:o is t "y man1 sir8 ,i inquir$1 :5 we 71 soon aft]1 ^u aga9 /opp+1 reliev$ ( ! pres5ce ( ?is jackanapes4 ,8 "n is ----1 repli$ ! judge4 ,a scion ( ! law1 ,i ?9k n[--a son ( ! ----1 :o made a =tune1 y may rememb]1 by ! sudd5 rise ( ,we/ ,india molasses1 "s few ye>s ago 7a pause74 ,i nev] rate a man by 8 antec$5ts1 ,colonel1 b a little mode/y is always suitable & becom+1 9 v "y p]sons1 add$ ! *ief-ju/ice1 some:at s5t5ti\sly4 99 99 99 99 99 ,y w1 p]haps1 rememb] ! commotion creat$ by ! promulgation ( ,m>cy's edict respect+ ! dress to be worn on /ate occasions1 by our repres5tatives abroad4 ,our accompli%$ "y c\ntryman1 ,mr4 ,h4 ,s----1 ?\gh nom9ally ,secret>y ( ,legation1 0 virtually our m9i/]1 at ,/4 ,cl\d1 :5 ?is ord] 0 publi%$4 ,9 simple compliance ) 8 in/ructions1 ! ,am]ican secret>y appe>$ at a c\rt d9n] 9 ! suit ( pla9 black1 prescrib$ by 8 gov]nm5t4 ,! premonitions ( a revolution c\ld sc>cely h creat$ m con/]nation among ! (ficials ( ! ,tuil]ies1 & ev5 ! diplomatic dignit>ies assembl$1 exp]i5c$ a s5sation4 ,! ,turki% ambassador 0 surpris$ out ( ! usually imp]turbable /oicism ( a dev\t foll[] ( ! mighty prophet ( ,moslemdom4 ,:at are y do+ "h1 he gr[l$1 z ! "y republican arre/$ 8 att5tion1 9 language m rem>kable = ,ori5tal figurativ5ess ?an = ,p>isian elegance1 a rav5 among s _m birds ( gay plumage8 ,! newspap] writ]s ( ! day1 comm5t+ ^u ?is1 said t ! m9i/] f ,v5ezuela--! mo/ insignificant gov]nm5t repres5t$1 0 mo/ b$iz5$ ) gold lace1 />s1 & trump]y ( e sort4 ,^! lett]s1 prep>$ = home p]usal1 7 re-publi%$ 9 ! ,p>is pap]s1 & ( c\rse1 met ! eyes ( all ! p>ties allud$ to6 ,s---- told "o ( my fri5ds t among ! annoyances to :i* ! :ole affair subject$ him1 0 t ( be+ subsequ5tly con/antly ?r[n 9 contact ) ! v>i\s p]sonages ) ^: names 8 own _h be51 )\t 8 previ\s k1 unc]emoni\sly1 associat$4 ,no d\bt1 h[ev]1 8 skillful diplomacy c>ri$ him z triumphantly ?r\gh ?is difficulty z ?r\gh o!rs ( vital importance4 ,d9+ ) ?is poli%$ "y diplomate1 at ! ,tremont 9 ,bo/on1 :]e we met soon aft] 8 return home1 ! conv]sation turn$ ^u ! p]sonal appe>ance ( ,l\is ,napoleon1 & f 8 wire-drawn m\/a*es div]g$ to ! subject ( be>ds 9 g5]al4 ,! tru? is1 ,col4 ,lunettes1 said ,mr4 ,s----1 9 ,fr5*1--:i* by ! way1 he bo? speaks & writes1 z he does 8 native tongue1 ) great purity & propriety1 & ?is to our %ame be x said1 is f> en\gh f be+ g5]ally ! case ) our v>i\s (ficials abroad1 ! tru? is1 ,col4 ,lunettes1 7,i detect$ a j p]ceptible glance at my furr[$ *eek1 :i* 01 h[ev]1 smoo?-%av5 z 8 own7 t a clean face is gett+ to be ! di/9ctive m>k ( a g5tleman6 99 99 99 99 99 ,my de> ,miss ----1 said ,i to a *>m+ woman1 ^: cordial smile ( recognition drew me )9 ! magic circle ( h] influ5ce1 at a ball1 :]e ,i _h be5 = "s little "t a 'quiet look]-on1' w y p>don ! tem]ity ( an old fri5d 9 inquir+ :at induc$ y\r *ill+ reception ( ! h&some /rang] :om ,i saw pres5t$ to y ) su* empressem5t by our ho/ a little :ile ago8 ,if y c\ld h se5 ! admiration ) :i* he long reg>d$ y at a di/ance1 '8 eye 9 a f9e fr5zy roll+1'--z he lean$ aga9/ !--! corn] ( ! big fiddle1 !re1 :ile ! music 0 at supp]6--c\ld y h se5 ?is1 z o!rs saw x1 & !n ! look ( deep desp]ation ) :i* he swall[$ a bottle ( *ampagne at a /&+1 :5 he fl$ f y\r fr[ns to ! supp]-room6--,really1 ,miss ----1 ,i h seldom _h my sympa?ies s excit$ = a /rang]-- ,by ?is "t h] r++ laugh /irr$ ! blood into quick] pulsations ?r\gh my "t-/eel$ he>t2 ,oh1 ,colonel1 ,colonel6 cri$ %e1 9 tones1 mir?-eng5d]+ z ! silv]y call ( ,dian1 goddess ( ! dewy morn1 7is t poetry1 ,i wond]87 ,i see y are j z delightfully quizzical z dur+ our ,alp9e j\rney toge!r4 ,i h nev] q =giv5 ! ,fates = robb+ our p>ty ( s inimitable a compagnon de voyage1 & me (--s dev\t an admir]6 ,i *im$ 93 & me ( s dev\t an admir]1 proce$$ ! lady1 ) a quick _s-fla% 9 h] deep violet eyes1 & :5 we 7 j becom+ s well acqua9t$1 too6 ,x 0 too provok+6 ,d y rememb] ! amusem5t we _h f recall+ ! v>i\s *>act]i/ic exclamations ( ! diff]5t memb]s ( our p>ty1 :5 ! ,italian pla9s bur/ ^u our view1 out-spread be=e u 9 ! morn+ sunlight1 aft] t horrid night 9 ! %eph]d's hut8 ,if ,i recollect1 x 0 y\r av[$ slave1 'g5tleman ,john' z y call$ him1 :o %\t$1 ',o1 ye ,gods & little fi%es6--no?+ bad ab\t t1 by ?und]8' ,t fell[ c>ri$ ! ladies1 z he did ev]y?+ else1 by /orm-- ,no1 no1 ,colonel1 n all ! ladies2 b ,i 0 go+ to tell y ab\t ?is 'my/]i\s /rang]1' or 'romantic /rang]'--:at sobriquet did y give him8 ,suppose we g ne>] ! door1 x is s w>m "h1 & %e tw9$ an arm t ?rew ,p[]s into a rapture1#b confid+ly ar\nd ! support pr(f]$ h] by an old soldi]1 & we gradually escap$ f ! cr[d 7any "o ( ! m5 w\ld will+ly h /illetto$ me1 ,i d>e say67 into a cool corn] ( ! hall4 #b ,rem9d me to tell y ab\t t "s o!r "t4 ,i am sorry y ?\ght me rude1 colonel1 %e began1 a t9t1 s(t z ! %ad[ ( a crimson rose flitt+ ov] h] expressive face4 ,i ent]$ a prote/4 ,i d>e say my mann] 0 peculi>1 resum$ my fair companion1 b ,i fe> 'no rule ( c\rtly grace to measur$ mood' w ev] 'tra9' my face2 &--! tru? is1 ,colonel1 t1 ?\gh ,i love & honor my own c\ntrym5 beyond ! m5 ( all o!r l&s1 ,i d wi% !y w\ld imitate well-br$ =eign]s 9 "s respects4 ,i hate coxcombs6 ,i believe e woman does at he>t4 ,n[1 "h is ?is p]son1 ,colonel ,c----1 ,i ?9k1 if ,i he>d ! "n8 ,:]e=e ,colonel1 & ( :at8 ?\ght ,i1 b ,i only answ]$--,really1 ,i am n able to say4 ,well1 at any rate1 ,i id5tifi$ ! man1 beyond a p]adv5ture1 z ! same individual :o suffic$ = my ent]ta9m5t dur+ a little j\rney f home to ,g----1 ! o!r day4 ,z papa1 9 8 /ately way1 y "k1 committ$ me to ! c>e ( ! conductor1 say+ t ',miss ----'s fri5ds w\ld receive h] at ,g----1' ,i obs]v$ 7luckily1 my fa/idi\s fa!r did n7 ! broad />e ) :i* a great be>d$ creature1 at a little di/ance f u1 turn$ r\nd 9 8 seat & survey$ u4 ,:5 ,i )drew f ! w9d[1 f :i* ,i _h look$ to receive--to say good-bye1 aga91 to papa-- ,i w\ld h giv5--,i ?9k ,i w\ld h giv5--my ,lundy-,lane sword1 to h occasion$ ! mom5t>y quiv] 9 t musical voice1 & ! love-light 9 t half-av]t$ eye6 ,aft] a sc>ce p]ceptible pause1 ! lovely n>rator proce$$3 ,!re 0 t huge moon-/ruck face--sun-/ruck1 p]haps8 ,i qu]i$1 receiv+ a slight fan-pass = my pa9s--su* a contra/ to papa's6 />+ /raight at me1 /ill4 ,i busi$ myself ) a book beh9d my veil1 & pres5tly knew1 )\t look+1 t ! g5tleman _h gradually return$ to 8 =m] position4 ,n[ came my turn to scrut9ize1 ?\gh ! 'game 0 sc>cely wor? ! p[d]4' ,spok5 l ! true daught] ( a g5tleman-sportsman6 ,i exclaim$1 & ?is "t 0 rew>d$ ) an irradiat+ smile4 ,well1 su* a roll+ ab\t ( t ald]man-l figure1 su* a button+ & unbutton+6 ,b ?is 0 all no?+ to 8 /eam-eng9e indu/ry 9 ! use ( ! 'we$4' ,i turn$ sick z ,i obs]v$ "p ( ! %awl ( a lady sitt+ be=e ! creature hang+ ov] ne> him4 ,aft] a :ile1 he salli$ =?1 at "o ( ! /opp+-places1 & soon return$ )--7expressive hue67--an imm5se gre5 apple6 ,x seem$ = a "t likely to prove ! apple ( discord1 judg+ f ! hungry glances ca/ at x by a long1 lank1 ?9ly-clad old man across ! c>4 ,b n[ came ! 'tug ( w>4' ,x sc>ce requir$ my woman's wit to div9e ! motive t _h prompt$ ! ta/eful selection ( ! ald]man's lun*4 ,a glove 0 pomp\sly drawn (f1 &--behold6 a great pate ( a r+ on ! smalle/1 ,i _c tru?fully say little-f+]1 set ) a huge r$ cornelian1 t look$ = all ! _w l a cranb]ry-jam 9 a sett+ ( puff-pa/e6 ,z ! big apple sl[ly dim9i%$ "u ! gre$y eyes ( ! v5]able spectator ( ?is ri* ,tantalus-fea/1 my he>t melt$ ) pity4 ,a well-affect$ look ( surprise on ! "p ( h] auditor1 "h claim$ ! att5tion ( ! fair speak]4 ,don't al>m y\rself1 ,colonel6 ',pity 'tis1 'tis true1' my compassion 0 excit$ only t[>ds ! poor f+] t1 /\t z x look$1 mu/ soon be worn to ! bone1 if (t5 compell$ to d duty at ! spe$ ) :i* x 0 work$ t day4 ,imag9e ! poor ?+ /uck /raight out ) t heavy /one pate ^u x1 :ile ! proprietor pli$ 8 h& f 8 m\? to ! c>-w9d[ beh9d him1 ) ! indu/ri\s regul>ity ( a /eam f]ry-boat1 pr(ess$ly lad5 ) little bits ( apple-sk91 b really int5d$--oh1 mo/ flatt]+ tribute to my discrim9at+ p[]s6--to captivate my fancy1 ?r\gh my eye6 ,:5 my amusem5t _h some:at subsid$1 ,i said to my fair fri5d3 ,i suppose ! d\ghty ald]man f9i%$ 8 repa/1 l ,jack ! ,giant-kill]1 by eat+ up ! fami%+ old man :o _h ! insol5ce to wat* him :ile breakfa/+8 ,i am happy to be able to say1 repli$ %e1 t ! long1 lean1 lanky repres5tative ( our fall5 race1 n only escap$ be+ ?or\ghly ma/icat$ & ?r[n by little h&fuls out ( ! c>-w9d[1 b :5 ,jack ! ,giant-kill]1 & almo/ e "o else _h gone out ( ! c>1 0 pres5t$ by a lady ) two nice l>ge s&wi*es t %e happ5$ n to ne$4 ,& t b5evol5t lady 0---- ,a movem5t among ! danc]s "h cr[d$ sev]al acqua9tances into su* close contact ) u t we c\ld n avoid ov]he>+ _! conv]sation4 ,d y "k t l>ge man1 we>+ s mu* be>d1 ,mr4 ,j]ome8 ,"k him8 c]ta9ly ,i d1 ,miss ,blakeman4 ,t's ,c----1 ,col4 ,c----1 ! ri* ,new ,york groc]4 ,he is "o ( ! city ald]m5--!y talk ( him = ! legislature--q a "*1 ,i assure y4 ,he evid5tly ?9ks s himself1 rejo9$ "o ( ! gr\p2 j notice him 9 t polka6 ,i he>d him tell+ a lady1 a mom5t ago1 t he _h n miss$ a s+le set1 & w\ldn't = any?+4 ,!y say1 pursu$ a lady1 t he is pay+ 8 addresses to t pretty little ,miss ,s----1 :o 0 s mu* admir$ "h1 la/ w9t]2 %e is an orphan1 ,i ?9k1 & q an heiress4 ,a p]ceptible %iv] ran ?r\gh ! cl++ arm t /ill grac$ my own1 & z ,i mov$ away ) my sweet *>ge1 %e murmur$1 9 ! musical tongue ( ! ,beautiful ,l&1 z %e ev] calls ,italy1 ! g5tle dove = ! vulture's mate6 99 99 99 99 99 ,w t d = ?is "t1 boys8 ,or d y require t1 9 imitation ( ! little ,grecian ,hun*-back1 a moral %all be app5d$ to ea* ( 8 n>ratives1 by y\r ,,uncle ,,hal4 ,p4 ,s4--,9 accordance ) my promise1 !re foll[ ! admirable directions & rem>ks ( ! elegant & oblig+ fri5d ref]r$ to 9 my previ\s lett]4 ,he w1 ,i tru/1 p]mit me ?us to t5d] him1 r5ew$ly1 my v grateful ackn[l$gm5t ( 8 flatt]+ polit5ess1 & to express my s5se ( ! important addition made by 8 k9dness to my unpret5d+ epi/les4 99 99 99 99 99 ,,my ,,de> ,,col4 ,,lunettes3 ,i reg>d myself z highly complim5t$ t s di/+ui%$ a repres5tative ( ! anci5 regime1 z y\rself1 "o s entirely comme il faut1 z all admit1 9 matt]s ( ta/e1 %\ld e/eem my op9ion1 ev5 9 reg>d to m9or po9ts ( etiquette1 z wor? 8 att5tion4 ,i ne$ sc>cely add1 de> sir1 an assurance ( my conviction ( ! honor y d me by af=d+ me a place 9 y\r remembrance1 & t ,i make no d\bt y\r pr(\nd k ( ! _w1 unit$ ) y\r unusual opportunities = ext5sive obs]vation--long un habitue de belle societe1 9 v>i\s c\ntries1 z y h be5--w af=d a ri* treat1 z well z mu* in/ruction1 to ^? :o may be favor$ ) ! p]usal ( y\r propos$ ,lett]s4 ,t he may h ! honor to be ?us =tunate1 is ! hope (1 de> sir1 ,y\r v respectful ,& ob$i5t s]vant1 ---- ---- ,,belgravia1 ,tuesday ,morn41 ,may #f?1 '#ef4 ,,g5tlem5',s ,,dress4--,! subject n[ to be treat$ (1 may be divid$ into sev]al classes3--morn+1 prom5ade or visit+1 & ev5+ or ball dress2 :i* aga9 may be subdivid$ into o!rs1 su* z rid+-dress1 dress suitable = ba*elors' d9n]-p>ties1 or op]a 7:5 unaccompani$ by ladies74 ,besides ^! aga91 we h dresses suitable = fi%+1 %oot+1 & ya*t+ purposes1 :i*1 h[ev]1 sc>cely call =1 or admit (1 ! display ( mu* ta/e1 inasmu* z ! occupations = :i* su* co/umes are design$ p>take r ( ! nature ( heal?y ex]cise ?an ( t quiet & g5tlemanly repose necess>y to give full effect to ! graces ( ! m elaborate toilette4 ,milit>y1 ,naval1 & ,c\rt dresses may also be consid]$ out ( ! scope ( ! rem>ks 9 ?is lett]1 because _! be+ made scrupul\sly 9 accordance ) rigid ,regulation ,rules1 leaves no room = ta/e1 b sub/itutes ! dicta ( (ficial r\t9e4 ,to comm5ce our exemplifications ) a ,w$d+-,suit1 :i*1 f ! we>]'s approximate connection ) ! ladies des]ves ! pas--x may be rem>k$ t ! "t ( day 9 :i* ! c]emony is solemniz$ %\ld det]m9e ! "* ( ! co/ume1 t is to say1 :e!r x %\ld be morn+ or ev5+4 ,9 ei!r case1 h[ev]1 g5]al usage all[s 7n to say dem&s71 a m m>k$ /yle ?an is g5]ally worn 9 morn+ or ev5+ usual we>4 ,%\ld ! w$d+ take place 9 ! ev5+1 a v elegant co/ume is1 a d>k cl>et dress-coat1 :ite ribb$-silk1 or moire antique1 wai/coat1 :ite silk neckclo?1 black tr[s]s1 silk /ock+s1 & %oes4 ,! l9+ ( ! sleeves1 also1 ( :ite silk1 com+ to ! extreme edge ( ! cuff1 imp>ts a s+ul>ly light & elegant appe>ance to ! h& & glove4 ,an equally elegant ,morn+ ,w$d+-,dress might consi/ ( a ri*1 deep-br[n frock-coat2 wai/coat ( black ca%m]e1 ) a small violet-color$ palm-leaf figure2 neck-tie ( silk1 comb9+ colors ( black & *]ry1 or br[n & deep blue2 tr[s]s ( delicate drab1 or /one-color2 gloves primrose1 or slate-color$ kid4 ,! usual ,ev5+-,dress is s imp]i\sly insi/$ on1 t x might be almo/ class$ 9 ! category ( uni=ms1 be+ almo/ inv>iably compos$ ( black coat1 ve/1 & tr[s]s4 ,two items1 h[ev]1 9 ?is co/ume1 admit ( disquisition among/ m5 :o dress1 viz41 ! ve/ & ! tie--bo? ( :i* may be ei!r :ite or black1 )\t any infraction ( ! laws ( bi5seance4 ,?is1 !re=e1 mu/ be settl$ by ! ta/e ( ! we>]1 :o %\ld rememb] t black1 hav+ ! effect ( app>5tly dim9i%+ a man's size1 & :ite t ( increas+ x1 x w\ld1 !re=e1 be judici\s = a p]son ( unusual size to tone d[n 8 extra bulk by favor+ black 9 bo? ^! g>m5ts1 :ile he :o is bel[ ! av]age /&>d c\ld1 if n actually increase 8 height or size1 at lea/ create ! impression ( m g5]\s proportions4 ,i1 h[ev]1 mu/ confess a decid$ p>tiality = a :ite neck-tie1 at lea/2 because1 al?\gh subject to ! disadvantage ( be+ de rigueur among/ wait]s & o!r memb]s ( ! ,yell[ ,plu% ,family1 x is1 nev]!less1 always consid]$ unexceptionable1 at any season1 or h\r1 9 any rank1 pr(ession1 or capacity4 ,a ,morn+ ,call %\ld be made 9 a frock-coat1 or at lea/ "o 9 :i* ?is /yle pr$om9ates4 ,x mu/1 h[ev]1 be con/antly borne 9 m9d t x is q impossible to furni% ev5 g5]al rules on any "o ( ^! po9ts t %all prove immutable1 s9ce n only ea* successive ye>1 b e v>y+ season produces decid$ *anges 9 ! /&>d e/abli%$ by ,ta/e & ,fa%ion4 ,ba*elors' ,d9n]-p>ties are pleasant1 social reunions1 at :i* g5tlem5 enjoy !mselves ) m ab&on ?an w\ld1 p]haps1 be consid]$ consi/5t ) ! quiet & m retir$ respect due to ! pres5ce ( ! beau sexe2 &1 z a natural consequ5ce1 admit ( a m neglige /yle ( co/ume4 ,/ill1 h[ev]1 a c]ta9 reg>d mu/ be _h to ! requirem5ts ( good society2 & z _m ( ^! p>ties1 :5 !y break up1 adj\rn to ! op]a1 or !atre1 :]e !y are pretty sure to meet ladies ( _! acqua9tance1 a co/ume half-way betwe5 morn+ & ev5+ is1 by tacit agreem5t1 prescrib$2 = in/ance3--a coat ( "s d>k color 7g5]ally t]m$ m$ley-color$71 cut r\nd$ ov] ! hips2 black cap2 inn] ve/1 button+ r high 9 ! brea/2 d>k-grey tr[s]s1 & black silk neck]*ief1 or ribb$ silk sc>f4 ,in/ead ( giv+ sket*es ( p>ticul> co/umes1 x w\ld1 p]haps1 be bett] & t5d m to develop ! importance ( dress1 if a few rem>ks 7 made on ! g5]al rules :i* %\ld guide "o 9 selections = 8 own we>4 ,! f\r /aple colors = m5's we>1 are black1 blue1 br[n1 & olive4 ,o!r colors1 su* z drab1 grey1 mix$1 etc41 be+ s f> z ! pr9cipal g>m5ts g1 :at are t]m$ fancy colors1 %\ld be v cauti\sly us$4 ,z 0 rem>k$ above1 black has ! effect ( dim9i%+ size1 b x has ano!r m important effect1 :i* is to te/1 9 ! sev]e/ way1 ! we>]'s claims to a di/+ui%$ appe>ance4 ,x is a v high complim5t to any man to tell him t black becomes him1 & x is probably ow+ to ?is prop]ty t black is *os51 p> excell5ce1 = ev5+ or ball dress4 ,m51 !re=e1 ( av]age or ord9>y pret5sions to /yli% cont\r1 %\ld be> ?is 9 m9d1 &1 :5 su* color is n indisp5sable1 %\ld be c>eful h[ f> !y dep5d on _! own intr9sic dignity4 ,blue1 ( almo/ any %ade1 becomes a light complexion1 besides be+ an admirable set-(f to black velvet1 :i* c1 9 almo/ all cases1 be judici\sly us$ 9 ! coll>1 9 :i* case1 a light] %ade ( blue 7also becom+ su* a complexion7 c be worn )\t kill+ 7z x is te*nically t]m$71 ! d>k] %ade ( ! coat--! velvet h>moniz+ bo?4 ,br[n be+ :at is t]m$ a w>m color1 is em95tly adapt$ = fall & w9t] we>--olive & d>k gre51 = summ]4 ,:5 ,beau ,brummel 0 ask$ :at con/itut$ a well-dress$ man1 he repli$1 ,good l95--pl5ty ( x1 & c\ntry wa%+4 ,?is1 p]haps1 is r too primitive4 ,! almo/ equally %ort op9ion ( ! ,fr5* critic is decid$ly m compreh5sive--un homme bi5 coiffe1 et bi5 *ausse1 peut se pres5t] p>t\t4 ,"u any circum/ances1 h[ev]1 x may be laid d[n z immutable1 t ! extremities are mo/ important p>ts1 :5 consid]$ z objects = dress1 & t a well appo9t$ hat1 faultlessly-fitt+ gloves1 & immaculate boots1 are ?ree ess5tials to a well-dress$ man1 )\t :i* ! o!rwise be/ con/itut$ dress w appe> unf9i%$4 ,besides ! necessity = ! greate/ c>e requir$ 9 ! selection ( colors1 ) reg>d to _! h>moniz+ ) ea* o!r1 & _! g5]al adaptation to ! complexion or cont\r ( ! we>]1 !re is ano!r matt] ( ! fir/ importance1 & ?is is1 ! cut4 ,( c\rse1 ev]y?+ %\ld be sacrific$ to p]fect ease1 z any g>m5t :i* p9*es1 or incommodes ! we>]1 w /rongly militate aga9/ ! easy deportm5t ( ev5 ! mo/ graceful1 & t5d to give a contract$ & con/ra9$ appe>ance4 ,e g>m5t1 !re=e1 %\ld leave ! we>] p]fectly free & uncontroll$ 9 e motion2 &1 hav+ set out ) ?is proviso1 ! arti/e may proce$ to inve/ 8 "w ) all ! m9ute & seem+ly immat]ial graces & t\*es1 :i*1 al?\gh sc>cely to be rem>k$1 /ill imp>t an air or "*1 :i* is unmi/akable1 & is express$ 9 ! ,fr5* ^w *ique4 ,wadd+1 or /uff+1 %\ld be avoid$ z mu* z possible4 ,a little may be judici\sly us$ to r\nd (f ! m sali5t po9ts ( an angul> figure1 b :5 x is us$ = ! purpose ( creat+ an egregi\sly false impression ( sup]ior =m1 x is simply snobbi%4 ,"s "o has call$ hypocrisy ! homage :i* vice pays to virtue4 ,wadd+ is ! homage :i* snobbi%ness pays to symmetry6 ,a well-dress$ man w nev] be ! fir/ to set a new fa%ion2 he w all[ o!rs to haz>d ! innovation1 & decl9e ! que/ionable honor ( be+ ! fir/ to adv]tise a novelty4 ,two l9es ( ,pope 7,i believe71 admirably illu/rate ! middle c\rse3-- ,be n ! fir/ by :om ! new is tri$1 ,nor yet ! la/ by :om 'tis set aside4 ,besides :i* he w f9d x f> easi] to become a critic ?an an au?or2 & z !re is sure to be a va/ numb] ( m5 :o greatly d>+ dress1 he w m]ely be at ! tr\ble ( discrim9at+ :i* is wor?y ( selection or rejection2 he w ?us v]ify ! old saw1 t fools make fea/s & wise m5 eat !re(1 & avoid1 by means ( 8 own k ( ! becom+1 ! solecisms :i* are pretty c]ta9 to occur 9 a numb] ( exp]im5ts4 ,,tr9culo4 ,,lett] ,,iii4 ,,mann]4 ,,my ,,de> ,,nephews3 ,9 ! ord] ( sequ5ce adopt$ at ! comm5cem5t ( our correspond5ce1 ! subject ( mann] comes next 9 succession4 ,x 0 ! %rewd aphorism ( "o ( ! mo/ pr(\nd obs]v]s ( human nature t ,mann] is some?+ to all1 & ev]y?+ to "s4 ,z indicative ( "*1 :i* x und\bt$ly is1 to a c]ta9 ext5t1 x is well wor?y ! att5tion ( all y\?ful aspirants to ! honors ( ! _w4 ,& ?\gh1 l e o!r attribute1 x %\ld be> indubitable murks ( individuality1 c>e & att5tion1 be=e habit has r5d]$ *ange & improvem5t difficult1 w enable e man to acquire t propriety & poli%1 9 ?is respect1 ! advantages ( :i* ?r\gh life c sc>cely be ov]rat$4 ,x has be5 some:at p>adoxically said1 t ! fa%ionable mann] ( ! pres5t day is no mann] at all6 :i* means simply--t ! mann]s ( ! be/ br$ p are ^? t are lea/ obtrud$ ^u ! notice ( o!rs1--^? mo/ quiet1 natural1 & unassum+4 ,!re is1 h[ev]1 a possibility ( c>ry+ ?is modi% mann] to su* an extreme z to make x ! v height ( affectation4 ,if ,talleyr&'s favorite axiom admits ( "s qualification1 & language is n always us$ to conceal our ideas1 !n %\ld mann]1 :i* is ! natural adjunct t l5ds additional expressiv5ess to words1 be 9 a degree modifi$ by circum/ances--be individualiz$4 ,e approa* to a rude1 noisy1 boi/]\s1 mann]1 is repreh5sible1 = ! obvi\s reason t x int]f]es ) ! com=t1 &1 consequ5tly1 ) ! rights ( o!rs2 b ?is is at a wide remove f ! ultra-modi%ness t requires ! total suppression ( e manife/ation ( natural emotion1 & app>5tly1 aims to conv]t be+s influ5c$ by ! motives1 feel+s1 & pr9ciples t con/itute humanity1 into m]e mov+ automata6 ,9 ?is1 z 9 too _m simil> matt]s1 ,am]icans are prone to excess4 ,because sc5es are consid]$ bad ton1 9 good society abroad1 & because ! w>m-he>t$ hospitality ( old5 "t sometimes took %ape a little m impress+ly & noisily ?an k9dness requir$1 "s ( our fa%ionable imitators ( ,european models move ?r\gh ! _w l resuscitat$ gho/s1 & violate e law ( good feel+ 9 an endeavor to su/a9 at home a "* = modi% non*alance6 ,n[1 take x z a rule ?r\gh life1 my "y fri5ds1 t all s]vile imitation deg5]ates into c>icature1 & let y\r adoption & illu/ration ( e "p ( y\r sy/em ( life be modifi$ by circum/ances1 & regulat$ by good s5se & manly indep5d5ce4 ,i ne$ sc>cely tell y t true polit5ess is n s mu* a ?+ ( =ms & c]emonies1 z ( "r feel+s & nicety ( p]ception4 ,! ,gold5 ,rule habitually illu/rat$ 9 ^w & action1 w\ld produce ! mo/ unexceptionable good bre$+--polit5ess s cosmopolitan t x w\ld be a passport to good society ev]y:]e4 ,"o ( ! mo/ poli%$ & celebrat$ ( ,am]ican au?ors has giv5 u z f9e & laconic a def9ition ( polit5ess z ,i rememb] to h met )--,self-respect1 & a delicate reg>d = ! rights & feel+s ( o!rs4 ,! good bre$+ ( a true g5tleman is n an app5dage put (f & on at ! dictate ( caprice1 or int]e/1 x is ess5tially a "p ( himself--a con/itu5t ( 8 be+1 z mu* z 8 s5se ( hone/y or honor1 & its requirem5ts are no m =gott5 or violat$ ?an ^? ( any o!r ess5tial attribute ( manhood4 ,y w all rememb] ,sir ,philip ,sidney's immortal action 9 pres5t+ ! cup ( wat] to ! dy+ soldi]4 ,?is 0 a spontane\s result ( ! habitual self-possession & self-re/ra9t t =m ! basis ( all true good bre$+4 ,x is "o ( ! mo/ p]fect exhibitions on record ( ! moral sublime2 b x 01 also1 only a legitimate result ( ! in/9ctive polit5ess ( a ,*ri/ian g5tleman6 ,mann]1 !n1 may be reg>d$ z ! expression ( inh]5t qualities1 & ?\gh x mu/1 necess>ily1 & %\ld prop]ly1 to "s ext5t1 at lea/1 v>y ) ! v>iations ( "*1 x may readily be r5d]$ a m correct & effective expon5t ( exi/+ *>act]i/ics ( m9d & he>t1 by judici\s & att5tive tra9+4 ,:ile true good bre$+ mu/1 f its v nature be1 z ,i h said1 9 all p]sons & "u e modification ( circum/ance sub/antially ! same1 ! prop] mode ( exemplify+ x1 mu/1 ) equal propriety1 be modifi$ by ! ex]cise ( practical good s5se & discrim9ation4 ,?us1 ! laws ( conv5tion1--:i*1 z ,i h be=e rem>k$1 is b ano!r "n = ! rules ( polit5ess1 e/abli%$ & adh]$ to by well-br$ p1 = mutual conv5i5ce--?\gh 9 "s respects z immutable z ^? ( ! ,m$es & ,p]sians1 w always be adapt$1 by p]sons ( good s5se1 to ! mutations ( circum/ance & ! inviolable requisitions ( t high] law1 ^: vital pr9ciple is k9dness k9dly express$6 ,hav+ n[ e/abli%$ g5]al pr9ciples1 let u turn to ! consid]ation ( practical details4 ,!re is1 p]haps1 no bett] te/ ( good mann]s af=d$ by ! int]c\rse ( ord9>y life1 ?an t ( conduct t[>ds sup]iors 9 age or /ation1 7,"y ,am]ica seems lo? to admit t he has any sup]iors1 b we w v5ture to assume ^! premises74 ,! g5]al-9-*ief ( ! ,revolution>y ,army ( ,am]ica is well kn[n to h always obs]v$ ! mo/ punctili\s respect t[>ds 8 "m1 9 8 p]sonal int]c\rse ) h]1 z well z 9 e o!r relation ( life4 ,my ^w = x1 he nev] spoke ( h] z ! old woman2 nor c\ld "o ( ! y\?ful memb]s ( 8 milit>y family h allud$1 9 8 he>+1 to a p>5t z ! gov]nor1 or ! old gov]nor1 )\t excit+ ! disapprov+ surprise ( ,wa%+ton & 8 co-patriots4 ,& yet our "y republic has kn[n no m high-br$ & poli%$ m5 ?an ^? ( t day1--! /ately & elegant ,hancock1 ev5 :5 brok5 by "t & disease1 a graceful & punctili\s obs]v] ( all ! c]emoni\s c\rtesies ( life2 ! c\rtly ,c>roll1 ^: b5ignant urbanity 0 ! v imp]sonation ( a long l9e ( old ,engli% g5tlem52 & ! impos+ /atel9ess ( ! comm&]-9-*ief1 ev] obs]vant ( ! mo/ m9ute details ( propriety1 :e!r 9 ! famili> int]c\rse ( daily life1 or :ile conduct+ ! mo/ mom5t\s affairs ( 8 c\ntry4 ,b to return f ?is unprem$itat$ digression4 ,nev] let y\?ful levity1 or ! example ( o!rs1 betray y into =getfulness ( ! claims ( y\r p>5ts or eld]s1 to a c]ta9 def]5ce4 ,dep5d ^u x1 ! pres]vation ( a j self-respect dem&s ?is4 ,y\r hi/orical /udies w h furni%$ y ) evid5ce ( ! respect habitually r5d]$ to sup]iors by ^? nations ( antiquity mo/ celebrat$ = advancem5t 9 civilization2 & y w n h fail$1 also1 to rem>k t no?+ m surely h]ald$ ! decay ( anci5t empires ?an deg5]acy 9 ?is reg>d4 ,next to ! rev]5ce ev] due to p>5ts1 may be rank$ t :i* %\ld be r5d]$ to virtu\s age1 irrespective ( /ation or o!r outw>d attributes4 ,i %\ld deem ?is in/9ctive ) all "r-m9d$ "y p]sons1 did ,i n s (t51 9 ! /reet1 at *ur*1 9 social life1 9 public places g5]ally1 obs]ve ! mann] 9 :i* eld]ly p]sons are1 app>5tly1 :olly ov]look$4 ,"h1 ! univ]sally-applicable law ( k9dness claims reg>d4 ,^? ( ! pilgrims ( e>?1 ^: feet are desc5d+ ! n>r[+ vale t leads to ! dim obscure unp5etrat$ by mortal eyes1 are easily pa9$ by ev5 ! semblance ( indiff]5ce or neglect4 ,!y are s5sitively alive to e intimation t _! places 9 ! busy ar5a ( active life are already bett] fill$ by o!rs2 t !y are r tol]at$ ?an ess5tial4 ,^? :o are mo/ wor?y ( reg>d are lea/ likely to be ins5sible to su* influ5ces4 ,rememb]1 !n1 t y %\ld nev] run ! race ( life s fa/ z to encroa* ^u ! e/abli%$ claims ( y\r pr$ecessors 9 ! c\rse4 ,nor w\ld ! mo/ prematurely sage "y man be entirely unb5efit$1 x may be1 by avail+ himself occasionally ( ! accumulat$ exp]i5ce1 erudition1 & k ( ! _w1 possess$ by _m a quiet old fogy1 ^: unassum+ mann]s1 mode/ self-respect1 & pure integrity pres5t a j model to ,"y ,am]ica1 albeit1 p]*ance1 too old-fa%ion$ to be deem$ wor?y ( att5tion6 ,:ile ! g5]al proposition--t mann] is1 to a consid]able ext5t "* 9 action1 is und\bt$ly correct1 we occasionally see ! exact conv]se pa9fully exemplifi$4 ,x sometimes occurs t ! mo/ amiable p]sons labor ?r\gh life "u ! disadvantage ( a diffid5t or awkw>d mann]1 :i* does great inju/ice to _! intr9sic excell5ces4 ,& ?is is b ano!r evid5ce ( ! necessity ( ! e>lie/ att5tion to ?is subject4 ,?\gh no "o %\ld be disc\rag$ 9 an endeavor to rem$y ! defects aris+ f neglect1 9 ?is respect 7&1 inde$1 x may prop]ly be consid]$ z af=d+ room = ceaseless advancem5t1 l e o!r portion ( ! e>?ly education ( immortal be+s71 few p]sons1 p]haps1 ev] completely ov]come ! difficulties aris+ f inatt5tion to ?is important bran* ( education1 :ile y\?ful pliancy r5d]s ! =mation ( habits comp>atively easy4 ,! e>ly acquisition ( habits ( self-possession & self-control1 w furni% ! sure/ basis = ! =mation ( correct mann]s4 ,) ?is %\ld be unit$1 z f> z is practicable1 con/ant association ) well-educat$ & well-br$ p]sons1 !re is no friction l ?is to produce ext]nal poli%1 nor c ! mo/ elaborate rules furni% an effectual sub/itute = ! ease t practice alone secures4 ,lose no opportunity1 !re=e1 = /udi\sly obs]v+ ! be/ liv+ models1 n = ! purpose ( attempt+ an undiscrim9at+ imitation ( ev5 ! mo/ p]fect1 b1 z an orig9al & gift$ arti/ d]ives advantage f /udy+ works ( g5ius1 by ! great ma/]s ( art1 to avail y\rself ( ! matur$ k result+ f exp]i5ce4 99 99 99 99 99 ,b n[ = an exempl>y anecdote or two3-- ,colonel ,lunettes1 d y "k "s g5tleman go+ to ,u---- 9 ?is tra98 inquir$ my fri5d ex-,gov]nor ,t----1 ext5d+ 8 h& to me 9 ! c>-h\se ( "o ( our we/]n cities4 ,i wi% to place a v pretty "y lady "u ! c>e ( "s suitable p]son = a %ort "t1 until %e jo9s a p>ty ( fri5ds4 ,really1 my de> sir1 ,i regret t ,i h j arriv$1 return$ ,i2 y tempt me to turn ab\t & g ov] ! gr\nd aga94 ,uncle ,t----1 !re is ,h---- ,b---- j gett+ out ( t c>1 cri$ a "y lady1 approa*+ u1 ) two or ?ree fair companions1 p]haps he is go+ on4 ,at ?is mom5t a "y man1 9 a dress t might h be5 t ( ! r\ghe/ back-woodsman1 approa*$ ! gr\p4 ,he wore a v broad-brimm$1 co>se /raw hat1 capable ( s]v+ ! d\ble purpose ( umbrella & *apeau1 8 h&s 7 incas$ 9 /rong gauntlet-gloves1 & he c>ri$ a l>ge eng9e]'s field-book "u "o arm4 ,remov+ 8 hat1 z he some:at hesitat+ly advanc$1 & pass+ 8 h& ov] a be>d ( sev]al days' gr[?1 glanc+ d[nw>d1 at ! same "t1 ^u heavy-sol$ boots1 ?ickly encru/$ ) dry mud-- ,ladies1 said he1 ,i am too dirty to come ne> y2 ,i h be5 survey+ 9 ! swamps 9 ?is neighborhood = sev]al days pa/1 camp+ out1 & jump$ ^u ! c>s a few miles back1 b\nd = my /ation>y qu>t]s &--! bless+s ( civilization6 ,&1 ) ! color deep5+ 9 8 sun-burnt face1 he b[$ to u all1 ) a grace t ,c\nt d',orsay c\ld sc>cely h exce$$4 ,! y\? 0 v cordially welcom$ by 8 fri5ds2 little ,kitty1 :o is privileg$ to say any?+1 decl>$ %e nev] saw him look s h&some2 &1 ,i confess1 t ev5 my fl9ty old he>t 0 favorably mov$ t[>ds ! "y eng9e]4 ,i admir$ ! good ta/e t dictat$ an explanation ( ! soil$ condition ( 8 clo!s 78 ?ick l95 %irt1 h[ev]1 0 clean72 n an absurd apology = n be+ well-dress$1 & ,i lik$ 8 use ( ! good1 significant ,saxon ^w t mo/ tru?fully describ$ 8 condition4 ,aft] an ex*ange ( civilities1 turn+ respectfully to ! gov]nor1 he said3 ,gov]nor ,t----1 c ,i be ( any s]vice8 ,y seem$ to be look+ = "s "o4 ,an explanation ( ! circum/ances result$ 9 ! resignation ( 8 fair *>ge to ! tempor>y c>e ( ?is same toil-worn1 dirty "y eng9e]1 by my fri5d1 :o is himself "o ( ! mo/ fa/idi\s & _w-poli%$ ( m56 ,a few days aft] ?is trifl+ adv5ture1 ,i w5t1 by invitation1 to pass a day ) my fri5d ! ex-gov]nor1 at 8 beautiful resid5ce a little out ( ! city4 ,/&+ ne> "o ( ! draw+-room w9d[s1 j be=e d9n]1 ,i obs]v$ a g5tleman alight+ f a c>riage1 at ! entrance ( ! mansion4 ,i 0 /ruck ) 8 elegant air1 z he kiss$ 8 h& to "s "o :o 01 l myself1 an obs]v] on ! occasion4 ,!re is ,h---- ,b----6 exclaim$ ! joy\s voice ( pretty ,kitty1 ! niece ( my ho/1 & a little scrut9y1 :ile he 0 pay+ 8 complim5ts to ! sev]al memb]s ( ! family1 enabl$ me to recognize 9 ?is graceful /rang] ! r\gh-look+ y\? ,i _h previ\sly se5 at ! depot4 ,b :at a metamorphosis6 ,he n[ wore an entirely modi% d9n]-dress1 exquisitely ta/eful 9 all its appo9tm5ts2 8 coat ( ! mo/ faultless fit1 & boots t display$ a v small & h&some foot to admirable advantage4 ,i aft]w>ds notic$1 too1 t camp+ out 9 ! swamps _h n1 app>5tly1 impair$ ! smoo?ness ( ! sl5d] f+]s & c>efully-cut nails t came "u my obs]vation :ile li/5+1 9 ! c\rse ( ! ev5+1 to ! ri* voice & guit> accompanim5t ( ,mr4 ,b----4 ,did ,mr4 ,b---- come out 9 a c>riage8 inquir$ "o ( ! ladies ( ! family1 9 a l[ tone1 ( my ho/1 ne> :om ,i 0 /&+1 :5 arrangem5ts 7 to be made = ! return ( ! gue/s to t[n4 ,c]ta9ly he did1 answ]$ ! gov]nor1 ,mr4 ,b---- is too mu* ( a syb>ite to heat himself by walk+ out "h to d9n]1 on su* a day z ?is4 ,& too economical1 ,i h no d\bt1 judg+ f 8 good s5se 9 o!r respects1 ,i add$1 to spoil a pair ( co/ly dress boots 9 su* s]vice4 ,mrs4 ,m----1 "o mom5t1 if y please1 said a voice beh9d u1 & ,mrs4 ,m---- 7:o is ! act+ mi/ress ( ! mansion7 took ! arm politely pr(f]$ h]1 & /epp$ out ^u ! portico4 ,pres5tly %e return$-- ,uncle ,t----1 :isp]$ %e 7excuse me1 ,col4 ,lunettes71 ,john ne$ n get up our c>riage2 ,mr4 ,b---- has be5 s polite z to insi/ ^u our s5d+ ! girls home 9 81 say+ t he really pref]s to sit outside1 & t ! c>riage 9 :i* he drove out is to be "h 9 a few m9utes4 ,he happ5$ to "k t ,john has to be up ) ! l>k1 ab\t ano!r matt]1 rem>k$ ! ho/1 &---- ,h[ k9d6 return$ ! lady2 b ,mr4 ,b---- does ev]y?+ s agreeably t "o does n "k :i* to admire mo/--! *>m ( 8 mann]1 or---- ,! good bre$+1 f :i* x spr+s6 exclaim$ ! gov]nor1 f9i%+ ! eulogy4 99 99 99 99 99 ,att5d+ a lady f ! d9n]-table at ! ,/4 ,ni*olas1 9 ,new ,york1 %e begg$ me to wait ) h] = a few m9utes1 ne> ! passage conduct+ to ! draw+-rooms1 say+1 playfully1 t %e wi%$ to way-lay a g5tleman4 ,i h be5 all ! morn+1 %e !n expla9$1 try+ to meet a ,russian fri5d ( ours1 :o is c]ta9ly /ay+ "h1 ?\gh we _c succe$ 9 see+ him4 ,my husb& *>g$ me1 be=e we p>t$ ?is morn+1 z he 0 oblig$ to g out ( t[n = ! day1 ) a message = our fri5d1 :i* he said mu/ be deliv]$ by me 9 p]son4 ,ah1 !re he is n[6 & %e advanc$ a /ep t[>ds an eld]ly g5tleman accompany+ a lady4 ,i releas$ h] arm f m9e1 ( c\rse1 & retir$ a little2 ! o!r lady also simultane\sly )draw+4 ,i b[$ respectfully to h]4 ,h y ev] *anc$ to rem>k ?is picture8 inquir$ ! fair /rang] ( me1 z we /ood ?us ne> ea* o!r1 turn+ t[>ds ! pa9t+ ( ! patron sa9t ( ! ,knick]bock]s1 :i* grac$ ! ma9 /aircase ( ! hotel2 x is v appropriately select$4 ,no?+ c\ld be m unmi/akably ref9$ & high-br$ ?an ! be>+ ( ! int]locutor1 :ile we *att$ a mom5t or two long]4 ,i beg y\r p>don1 madam1 = depriv+ y ( y\r cavali]2 no?+ b necessity c\ld excuse x--began ! lady1 :o _h be5 talk+ e>ne/ly 9 ! mean:ile ) ! ,russian1 approa*+ u4 ,%e 0 at once reliev$ f mak+ fur!r explanation4 ,pray don't "n x--& all[ me to r5ew my slight acqua9tance ) y1 (f]+ h] h&4 ,) pleasure1 return$ my fair fri5d1 in/antly2 b %e look$ a little puzzl$1 despite h] c\rtesy4 ,i see y d n recollect ! we>y travell] :o 0 s mu* oblig$ to y\r polit5ess 9 ! hotel 9 ,wa%+ton1 ! o!r night4 ,! only /rang]-lady 7turn+ to h] att5dant7 ,i h met 9 ?is c\ntry1 :o has r5d]$ me ! slighte/ civility4 ,all ?is 01 ( c\rse1 q un9telligible to me1 b lat] 9 ! ev5+ ,i _h ! honor ( be+ introduc$ to ^! /rang]s1 &1 incid5tally1 receiv$ a solution ( ! my/]y4 ,:ile a pleasant p>ty ) :i* ,i _h ! good =tune to be associat$1 0 cozily ga!r$ 9 "o ( ! quiet little draw+-rooms ( ! ,/4 ,ni*olas1 ! conv]sation turn$ ^u ! diff]5ce ( mann]s 9 diff]5t nations4 ,let me premise a brief explanation1 t y may ! bett] und]/& :at foll[s4 ,! ,russian g5tleman1 :om ,i _h se5 9 ! passage1 is ,dr4 de ,h----1 a di/+ui%$ savant1 travell+ 9 ! s]vice ( 8 imp]ial ma/]1 & ! lady :om he 0 att5d+ f d9n] a ,fr5*woman ( high bir? & bre$+4 ,my fair *>ge is ! wife ( an (fic] ( our army1 :o ne>ly lo/ 8 life 9 ! late ,mexican w>1 return+ home cov]$ alike ) w\nds & honors1 & ) /ill ,i don't "k h[ _m bullets 9 8 body1 z life-long tok5s ( 8 brav]y4 ,8 h]oic "y wife1 :5 %e le>n$ t he _h l&$ at ,new ,orleans1 z soon aft] ! conclusion ( peace z 8 condition enabl$ him to be convey$ to ! sea-bo>d & make ! voyage1 set out to jo9 him at ! ,s\?1 ) an infant ( only a few weeks old1 & h]self 9 enfeebl$ heal?4--,!y _h be5 m>ri$ b a %ort "t1 :5 ,col4 ,v---- 0 ord]$ to ! seat ( w>1 & ! lady 0 a belle & a beauty1 ( sc>ce n9ete5--! *]i%$ idol ( weal? & affection4 ,^! p]sons1 & "o or two o!rs 71 ) myself1 seat$1 z ,i h said1 cozily toge!r = a little talk1 aft] d9n]4 ,tak+ advantage ( ! tempor>y abs5ce ( ,mrs4 ,v----1 ! ,fr5*woman1 turn+ to ,dr4 de ,h----1 said3 ,:at a *>m+ p]son6 ,i mu/ tell y ab\t my fir/ meet+ ) h]4 ,y "k we are j return$ f a little t\r at ! s\? ( ?is c\ntry4 ,well1 at ,wa%+ton1 ! o!r ev5+ we h arriv$1 my husb& & ,i1 ) my little daught]1 ,lorrette1 v tir$ & cov]$ ) du/1 at ! hotel4 ,a fri5d _h engag$ ap>tm5ts = u1 two or ?ree days be=e1 b we 7 n conduct$ to !m4 ,!y l$ u into a sort ( corridor1 :]e g5tlem5 & ladies 7 walk+1 9 d9n] dress1 & left u to /& aga9/ ! wall = "s "t4 ,at la/ ,victor told me to be pati5t1 & he w\ld g & see4 ,i h ?\ght ,i %\ld fall d[n ) fatigue & vexation1 & poor little ,lorrette lean$ aga9/ me & 0 almo/ q asleep4 ,at ?is mom5t1 a lady & g5tleman :o 7 sitt+ 9 a little alcove1 :i* 0 9 ! corridor1 obs]v$ u1 z ,i saw1 ?\gh ,i tri$ to turn myself f all4 ,!y came imm$iately to u4 ,! g5tleman br\ght a light *air 9 8 h&4 ',madam1' said ! g5tleman1 'all[ me to (f] y a seat2 ,i am surpris$ t ,mr4 ,will>d has no reception room = travell]s4' ,be=e ,i c\ld ?ank !m1 prop]ly1 ! lady said1 see+ h[ ,lorrette _h begun to cry1 ',d come & sit ov] !re 9 ! little recess2 !re is a l>g] *air 9 :i* ! little girl c lie d[n until y c get y\r rooms4 ,pray come'--& all ?is ) su* a sweet mann]4 ,see+ t ! g5tleman 0 already look+ = ano!r *air to br+ to u1 ,i w5t away ) ! lady2 say+1 h[ev]1 t ,i 0 s sad to come ) h] 9 ?is dress1 & to tr\ble h]4 ,:5 we 7 9 ! little alcove1 almo/ by ourselves1 %e plac$ ,lorrette on a little c\*1 & =c$ me to sit on ! only good *air1 say+ t %e pref]r$ to /& a little1 & s _m o!r polite1 k9d words6 ,!n1 :ile ! g5tleman talk$ a little ) me1 %e began to tell ,lorrette t h] papa w\ld soon take h] to a nice supp]1 & made h] look1 :5 %e 0 no long] s tir$1 at "s nice draw+s ( color$ birds t h] fri5d 0 %[+ h] :5 !y came to c>ry u to !m4 ,y mu/ picture to y\rselves ! animat$ ge/ures1 ! expressive tones1 & ! slight ,gallic acc5t t gave d\ble significance to ?is little sket*1 to =m a correct idea ( ! pleas+ effect produc$ ^u u all by ! n>ration4 ,obs]v+ ,mrs4 ,v---- re-ent]+ ! room1 ! *>m+ ,fr5*woman only add$1 en?usia/ically3 ,really ^! 7 p]sons s agreeable1 t ,i c\ld n =get !m2 z ,i h told y to-day1 ,dr4 de ,h----1 x is ! only /rang] ,am]ican lady :o has ev] be5 polite 9 our j\rney4 ,are ! ladies ( our c\ntry1 !n1 s remiss 9 polit5ess8 said a "y ,am]ican lady pres5t1 9 a deprecatory tone4 ,i beg y\r p>don1 madam1 return$ ! =eign]1 ! ,am]icans are ! mo/ k9d-he>t$ p 9 ! _w1 b !y d n say x6 x is !--mann]6 ,i %all really beg9 to ?9k1 said ,mrs4 ,v----1 t !re is "s o!r cause ?an my be+ a brunette = my be+ s (t5 tak5 = a =eign]4 ,i am (t5 ask$ :e!r ,i am f ,new ,orleans1 or ( ,fr5* extraction4 ,i am n surpris$1 exclaim$ ,dr4 de ,h----1 my fri5d ,sir ,c---- ,g----1 :o saw y ?is morn+1 ask$ me aft]w>ds :at c\ntry 0 y (8 ,:y1 h[ 0 t8 ,he told me he _h j giv5 a s]vant1 t /upid old man 9 ! hall1 ! h\se-port]1 ,i believe y call him1 a c>d1 to take to "s room1 :5 y met him1 & direct$ him to g to ! (fice ) a message2 b1 obs]v+ ! c>d 9 8 h&1 & t a g5tleman /ood !re1 y imm$iately told him to g fir/ ) ! c>d & y w\ld wait = him4 ,"h ! silv]y laugh ( ,mrs4 ,v---- int]rupt$ ! ,russian4 ,excuse me1 said %e1 ,i rememb] x6--t old port]1 :o always makes a mi/ake1 if x is possible1 has s (t5 annoy$ me1 t ?is "t ,i 0 det]m9$1 z x 0 a p]son ,i mu* wi%$ to see1 n to lose my visitor ?r\gh him1 s1 aft] wait+ "s "t 9 "o ( ^! rooms1 ,i w5t to him to inquire1 & s5t him to ! (fice1 :5 ,i f\nd t my poor fri5d 0 wait+ !re1 :ile ,i wait$ "h4 ,obs]v+ a g5tleman :o seem$ already to h requir$ 8 s]vices1 ,i bade him g fir/ = him1 ( c\rse4 ',apres v\s1 madame1 je v\s prie1'#c said he1 ) ! mo/ c\rtly air2--s t 0 ,sir ,c---- ,g----8 #c ,aft] y are s]v$1 madam1 ,i beg4 ,yes1 madam1 answ]$ ! savant1 b x 0 y\r air t 0 rem>kable6 ,sir ,c---- told me t :ile y bo? 7 wait+ !re y address$ "s polite rem>k to him1 p\r pass] le temps1 & t he ?\ght y 7 n an ,am]ican lady1 because y spoke to him6 ,speak+ ( n speak+1 said ,i1 :5 ! g5]al amusem5t _h abat$1 rem9ds me ( an amus+ little sc5e t ,i once witness$ 9 ! public p>lor ( a ,new ,engl& tav]n1 :]e ,i 0 compell$ to wait sev]al h\rs = a /age-coa*4 ,pres5tly !re ent]$ a bu/l+1 sprightly-look+ little p]sonage1 :o1 aft] frisk+ ab\t ! room1 app>5tly ^u a t\r ( inspection1 f9ally settl$ h]self v com=tably 9 ! l>ge cu%ion$ rock+-*air--! only "o 9 ! room--& 0 soon1 z ,i _h no reason to d\bt1 s\nd asleep4 ,x 0 n long1 h[ev]1 be=e a noise ( "s "o ent]+ ar\s$ h]1 & a tall1 gaunt old ,yankee woman1 hung r\nd ) c\ntless bags1 bonnet-boxes1 & nondescript app5dages ( v>i\s sizes & k9ds1 pres5t$ h]self to our vision4 ,aft] sl[ly reliev+ h]self ( ! numb]less incumbrances t imp$$ h] progress 9 life1 %e turn$ to a "y man :o accompani$ h]1 & said1 9 a tone s peculi>ly %rill1 t x might h be5 mi/ak51 at ?is day1 = a railroad :i/le3 ',n[1 ,jona?an1 don't let no grass gr[ "u y\r feet :ile y g = !m too?-a*e drops2 ,i am a'mos' crazy ) pa96' lay+ a h& ^u ! affect$ spot z %e spoke2 '& "h1' %e call$ out1 z ! door 0 clos+ ^u h] mess5g]1 'j get my box fill$ at ! same "t6' div+1 ) h] dis5gag$ h&1 into ! unkn[n dep?s (1 seem+ly1 ! mo/ capaci\s ( pockets1 & br++ to light a %9+ black box1 ( suffici5t size to hold all ! jewels ( a mod]n belle1 ',i ?\ght ,i br\ght along my snuff-bladd]1 b ,i don't "k :]e ,i put x1 my head is s /irr$ up4' ,by ?is "t ! little woman 9 ! rock+-*air 0 fairly ar\s$1 & ris+1 %e c\rte\sly (f]$ h] seat to ! /rang]1 h] acc5t at once betray+ h] claim to be rank$ ) ! polite/ ( nations 7a b[1 on my "p1 to ! fair =eign] 9 ! gr\p74 ,) a prolong$ />e1 ! old woman coolly ensconc$ h]self 9 ! vacat$ seat1 mak+ n ! slighte/ ackn[l$gm5t ( ! civility %e _h receiv$4 ,pres5tly1 %e began to groan1 rock+ h]self furi\sly at ! same "t4 ,! =m] occupant ( ! /uff$ *air1 :o _h retir$ to a w9d[1 & p]*$ h]self 9 "o ( a long r[ ( high wood5 seats1 hurri$ to ! suff]]4 ',i fe>1 madame1' said %e1 't y suff>e v]' mu*3--vat c ,i d = y8' ,! repres5tative ( ,yanke$om might h be5 a wood5 clock-case = all ! response %e made to ?is amiable inquiry1 unless h] rock+ m furi\sly ?an ev] might be con/ru$ into a reply4 ,! little ,fr5*woman1 app>5tly :olly unable to class s anomal\s a specim5 ( humanity1 cauti\sly retreat$4 ,be=e ,i 0 summon$ away1 ! too?-a*e drops & ! snuff toge!r 7bo? adm9i/]$ 9 l>ge doses67 seem$ to h gradually produc$ ! effect ( oil p\r$ ^u tr\bl$ wat]s4 ,! sprightly ,fr5*woman aga9 v5tur$ ^u ! !atre ( action4 ',y f9d y\rself n[ mu* improv$1 madame8' %e ask$1 ) consid]able vivacity4 ,a v slight nod 0 ! only answ]4 ',& y feel dis fauteuil1 really v]' com-=-ta-ble8' pursu$ ! little woman1 ) augm5t$ en]gy ( voice4 ,ano!r nod 0 j disc]nable4 ,no intonation ( m9e c d ju/ice to ! v ec/asy ( impati5ce ) :i* ! p]t9aci\s que/ion] n[ actually scream$ out3 ',bi51 madame1 vil y say s1 if y please6' 99 99 99 99 99 ,i meant to repeat an impressive little /ory told u by my lovely fri5d1 ,mrs4 ,v----1 be=e our m]ry little p>ty sep>at$ t night2 b1 ev5 7 ?is lett] n already too long drawn out1 ,i f9d my head 9 v mu* ! condition ( t ( ! old ,yankee woman1 :om1 ,i tru/1 ,i h immortaliz$1 & w1 !re=e1 res]ve x = ano!r "t1 hop+ t y w pay me ! complim5t to recollect my description ( my dramatis p]sonae until !n4 99 99 99 99 99 ,mean:ile1 "h is "o o!r anecdote = y3 ,dur+ my usual morn+ ride1 "o day lately1 ,i /opp$ to brea! my horse on ! top ( a little hill1 9 ! suburbs ( "o ( ! villages ^u ! banks ( ! ,hudson4 ,:ile enjoy+ ! beauty ( ! f9e l&scape be=e me1 my horse1 all on a sudd51 />t$ viol5tly4 ,i pres5tly discov]$ ! cause ( 8 fright4 ,"s little rascals 7 at play 9 ! un5clos$ y>d ( an old build+ ne>1 & "o ( !m 0 ?r[+ lumps ( e>?1 pieces ( brok5 crock]y1 ru/y %eet-iron1 etc41 ^u ! plank-walk 9 front4 ,z ,i turn$ my head t[>ds !m1 a little ur*9 :o 0 p]*$ ^u a knob ( ! root ( a tree1 ) 8 h&s ^u 8 knees1 cri$ out1 en]getically3 ,!re n[1 look-a !re6 ,a9't y a pretty fell[8 dirty+ up ! walk s1 :5 p are go+ by4 ,8 little freckl$ face express$ real conc]n1 z he look$ fix$ly up ! walk4 ,glanc+ 9 ! same direction1 ,i saw an elegantly-dress$ lady c>efully ga!r+ up h] dress1 prep>atory to enc\nt]+ ! %>p ob/acles 9 h] pa?1 & at once und]/ood ! cause ( ! repro( ,i _h ov]he>d1 & :i* ,i assure y1 ,i h transcrib$ v]batim1 ?\gh ! phrase pretty fell[ may seem incongru\s 9 ! m\? ( a dirty little ,iri% boy4 ,i only hope ! lady--^: g5tle smile indicat$ t %e too und]/ood ! sc5e--0 comp5sat$ = be+ s incommod$1 by disc]n+ ! inbr$ polit5ess ( h] little *ampion4 99 99 99 99 99 ,z x is y\r desire t ,i %\ld deal r ) practical realities ?an ) g5]alities or !ories1 let u come 9 my next1 )\t prelim9>ies1 to pla9 sugge/ions1 pres5t$ some:at 9 detail1 ) ! usual simplicity & frankness ( t pla91 blunt man1 ,y\r affectionate uncle ,,hal4 ,,lett] ,,iv4 ,,mann] ,,cont9u$3--,,practical ,,directions4 ,,my ,,de> ,,nephews3 ,if ,i rightly rememb]1 ,i conclud$ my la/ lett] to my "y correspond5ts ) a promise ( attempt+ 9 my next1 "s practical directions 9 reg>d to ,mann]4 ,i w1 !n1 comm5ce1 at once premis+ only 9 ! impressive words ( ! immortal s5ator1 :o j at pres5t holds s l>ge a space 9 ! _w's eye3 ,9 n[ op5+ ?is great matt]1 ,i am n ins5sible to ! au/]e dem&s ( ! occasion4 ,important z ,mann] und\bt$ly is1 9 e relation ( life1 ! cultivation ( an unexceptionable deportm5t at home1 may1 p]haps1 be reg>d$ z ( prim>y consequ5ce1 9 secur+ ! happ9ess at :i* all aim1 ?\gh by means1 ----v>iable z ! %ade1 ,by ! light1 quiv]+ asp5 made4 ,i ?9k ,i h already incid5tally allud$ to ! bad ta/e1 to give x no sev]] "n1 s commonly exhibit$ by "y p]sons 9 ?is c\ntry1 9 _! conduct t[>ds p>5ts4 ,let no?+ tempt y1 ,i pray y1 into habits s discr$itable4 ,manhood is nev] depreciat$ by any true e/imate1 :5 yield+ tribute to ! claims ( age4--,t[>ds y\r fa!r pres]ve always a def]5tial mann]1 m+l$ ) a c]ta9 frankness1 indicat+ t ?or\gh confid5ce1 t entire und]/&+ ( ea* o!r1 :i* is ! be/ gu>antee ( good s5se 9 bo?1 & ( ine/imable value to e "y man1 bless$ ) a "r-m9d$ p>5t4 ,accept ! advice dictat$ by exp]i5ce ) respect1 receive ev5 repro( )\t impati5ce ( mann]1 & ha/5 to prove aft]w>ds1 t y *]i% no res5tful remembrance ( :at may ev5 h seem$ to y too great sev]ity1 or too manife/ an assumption ( au?ority4 ,he$ ! c\nsel ( an old man1 :o ?r\gh ! loop-holes ( retreat looks calmly on ! busy tide ( life roll+ =ev] onw>d1 & let ! sod t closes ov] ! he>t t ?robs no m ev5 ) affection & anxiety = y1 leave = y only ! pa9 ( p>t+--n ! haunt+ demon ( remorse4 ,all[ no false pride1 no con/itutional ob/9acy1 to int]f]e ) ! bett] impulses ( y\r nature1 9 y\r int]c\rse ) y\r fa!r1 or to int]rupt = an h\r ! manly tru/ t %\ld be betwe5 y4 ,& 9 ! inn] temple ( home1 z well z :5 ! _w looks on1 r5d] him rev]5ce due4 ,!re %\ld be m+l$ ) ! habitual def]5ce & att5tion t m>ks y\r mann] to y\r "m1 ! indescribable t5d]ness & r5d]+ back ( c>e & wat*fulness t betok5s remembrance ( h] love 9 e>li] days4 ,no o!r woman %\ld ev] induce y to =get ?is true/1 mo/ dis9t]e/$ fri5d1 nor %\ld y\r mann] ev] indicate ev5 mom5t>y indiff]5ce to h] wi%es or h] affection4 ,p]mit me aga9 to ref] y to ! example ( our c\ntry's pride 9 ?is reg>d4 ,y w all rememb] 8 m>k$ att5tion1 ?r\gh life1 to 8 only p>5t1 & ! fact t 8 fir/ appe>ance 9 public1 on a fe/ive occasion1 aft] ! triumph ( ,york/[n1 0 9 att5dance ^u 8 "m at ! ball giv5 at ,fr$]icksburgh1 9 celebration ( t ev5t4 ,a fair fri5d ( m9e1 :o has writt5 ! mo/ en?usia/ically-appreciative description ( ?is memorable sc5e t ,i rememb] to h read1 *>act]izes ! mann] ( ,wa%+ton z illu/rat+ ! moral sublime1 to a degree t fill$ all behold]s ) admiration4 ,b no "o ne$s ! examples ( hi/ory1 or ! prompt+s ( fri5d%ip1 to conv9ce him ( a duty to :i* ! impulses ( nature unmi/akably direct him3 all t ,i1 = a mom5t1 suppose y require1 is to be rem9d$ t no ?\ghtlessness %\ld p]mit y\r mann] to d inju/ice to y\r feel+s1 9 ?is sacr$ relation ( life4 ,! famili>ity ( dome/ic int]c\rse %\ld nev] deg5]ate into a rude disreg>d = ! re/ra9ts impos$ by ref9em5t1 nor an unfeel+ indiff]5ce to ! feel+s ( o!rs4 ,) bro!rs & si/]s ev51 ! s5se ( equality %\ld be temp]$ by habitual self-re/ra9t & c\rtesy4 ,no man is great to 8 valet de *ambre--no man gr[s1 by ! sup]ior gifts ( nature1 or by ! p[] ( circum/ance1 beyond ! g5ial famili>ity ( dome/ic int]c\rse4 ,y may be old] & wis] ?an y\r bro!rs1 b no pr]ogatives ( bir?right1 ( education1 or ( intellect c excuse assumption1 or make am5ds = ! rupture ( ! natural tie t is be/ /r5g!n$ by affectionate consid]ation & respect4 ,to 8 si/]s1 e man owes a peculi> obligation aris+ f ! claim nature gives !m to 8 protection1 z well z to 8 love & sympa?y4 ,nor is ?is relative claim :olly abrogat$ ev5 by _! be+ old] ?an he4 ,! attributes & ! admitt$ rights ( our sex give ev5 y\ng] bro!rs ! privilege1--& su* e well con/itut$ man w consid] x1--( assum+ t[>ds su* relations ! position ( a fri5d1 confidant & gu>dian4 ,& ! mann] ( a g5tleman w always indicate1 unmi/akably1 ! delicacy1 ! consid]ation & ! respect he consid]s due to !m4 ,i w n assume ! possibility ( y\r be+ indiff]5t to _! love & int]e/2 suffice x to say1 t bo? w be be/ des]v$ & pres]v$ by a c>eful adm+l+ ( ! obs]vances ( polit5ess practis$ t[>ds o!r wom51 ) ! playful fre$om sanction$ by consangu9ity4 ,! _w w give y no sub/itutes = ! fri5ds nature provides--!y are b\nd to y by all ties unit$ly4 ,be ev] m9dful t no rude t\* ( y\rs1 sund]s or ev5 weak5s ! t5d]e/ *ords ( ! he>t4 ,s9ce ----mode/ ! mann]s by ,nature be/[$ ,on ,nature's mo/ exquisite *ild1 a man's conduct t[>ds 8 wife %\ld always indicate respect z well z polit5ess4 ,no rude famili>ity %\ld outrage ! delicacy t veils fem99ity1 no outw>d indiff]5ce or neglect betok5 disreg>d ( ! sacr$ claims ( ! woman1 :om1 next to 8 "m1 e man is b\nd 9 honor1 to di/+ui% beyond all o!rs1 by c\rte\s obs]vance4 ,if y consid] ! affection y d\btless took "s pa9s1 orig9ally1 to w91 wor? pres]v+1 if y ?9k x ( any mom5t to reta9 ! attributes ascrib$ to y by ! object ( t affection1 :ile y made ! endeavor to d full ju/ice to y\rself 9 ! eyes ( y\r mi/ress1#d w\ld x be wise to pref] no fur!r claims to su* *>act]i/ics by y\r mann] to y\r wife8 ,i h nev] =gott5 ! impression made ^u me 9 y\? by an exquisite lett] 9 "o ( ,addison's ,spectators1 purport+ to be writt5 by an old woman1 9 reg>d1 if ,i rememb]1 to ! v po9t we are n[ discuss+4 ,x conta9s1 z inclos$ to ! ,solon ( polite laws 9 t day1 a note repres5t$ to h be5 writt5 to h]1 by ! husb& ( ! lady1 f a ,london c(fee-h\se1 ^u "s em]g5cy1 :i* is ! v embodim5t ( g5tle c\rtesy1 & conclud+ ) a respectful apology = ! co>se pap]1 & o!r unseemly appliances ( ! communication4 ,c\ld y see ! )]$ h& t indites ?is1 de> ,mr4 ,spectator1 says ! correspond5t ( ,addison1 y w\ld be /ill m impress$ by ! gallantry t rema9s ?us unimpair$ by "t1 or words to t effect4 ,i h n ! orig9al to transcribe f1 & ! copy 9 my m5tal tablets is a little dimm$ by ! we> ( ye>s4 ,b ?\gh ! exact phraseology ( ! numb] ,i allude to is indi/9ct1 ,i repeat t ,i h a ?\s& times recall$ ! sub/ance ) ! same pure pleasure & admiration4 ,i h n half done ju/ice to x1 &1 inde$1 ,i am almo/ a%am$ to h s poorly sket*$ a picture ^: beauty y may be/ appreciate by p]sonal inspection4 ,no tyro %\ld attempt a copy ( ! production ( an old ma/]--especially :5 ! m5tal magician fails to place ! orig9al be=e 8 m9d's eye1 ,pictur$ fair1 9 memory's my/ic glass4 ,b if y d n despise su* old-fa%ion$ lit]ature z ! writ+s ( ! ,engli% classic au?ors--& c]ta9ly1 )\t undue prejudice 9 _! favor1 ,i may v5ture1 ,i ?9k1 to say1 t a k ( ! writ+s ( su* m5 z ,johnson1 ,goldsmi?1 ,burke1 & ,addison1 %\ld make "p ( ! education ( e g5tleman--if y w look up ?is elegant essay1 & read x = y\rselves1 ,i c safely promise y ample remun]ation = y\r tr\ble4 #d ,i %all take ! lib]ty to use ! ^w mi/ress1 ?r\gh\t ^! lett]s1 9 ! s5se appropriat$ to x by ,addison1 ,johnson1 & o!r ,engli% classic au?ors4 ,swee!>t is too old-fa%ion$4 ,lady-love suits ! /yle ( my fa%ionable nieces1 bett] ?an m9e4 ,mi/ress is an au?oriz$ ,saxon ^w1 ( well-def9$ mean+1 ?\gh1 l "s o!rs1 p]v]t$ to a bad use1 at times4 ,d n degrade y\r own ideal by a too m9ute scrut9y1 nor =get t ! %r9e ( ! ,l>es1 ?\gh x may be approa*$ ) ! simple/ (f]+s1 is desecrat$ by ev5 a mom5t>y =getfulness t its vot>ies %\ld be ,cont5t to dwell 9 dec5cies1 =ev]6 ,! *os5 fri5d ( y\r life1 ! presid+ g5ius ( y\r home1 ! "m ( y\r *ildr51 !n1 n only claims ! high place ( tru/ & confid5ce1 b ! pro( af=d$ by mann] ( ! exi/5ce & dom9ance ( ^! s5tim5ts4 ,_m m51 ) ! k9de/ feel+s & ! cle>e/ p]ceptions ( duty1 are1 f m]e inadv]t5cy1 unobs]vant ( ! fact t !y habitually give pa9 to ^? dep5d5t on !m = consid]ation1 by neglect+ ^? graces ( mann] t l5d a *>m to ! mo/ trifl+ actions4 ,rememb]1 :ile y are =m+ habits1 9 ?is respect1 h[ s5sitively con/itut$ are ! g5tl] sex1 h[ easily pa9$1 h[ easily pleas$4 ,! m discrim9at+ & affectionate is woman1 ! m readily is %e w\nd$4 ,l a h>p ( a ?\s& /r+s1 h] nature1 if rudely approa*$1 is j>r$ responsively1 :ile ! g5tle/ t\* elicits an h>moni\s ?rill4 ,! delightful ab&on t con/itutes "o ( ! mo/ exquisite enjoym5ts ( home1 is n augm5t$1 = a man ( true ref9em5t1 by a total disreg>d ( c]emony & self-re/ra9t4 ,selfi%ness1 ill-humor1 & a _s ( petty tyranny1 re/ assur$1 ?\gh _! manife/ation be conf9$ to home int]c\rse1 & borne 9 sil5ce !re1 w gradually und]m9e "* & ess5tially dim9i% dome/ic happ9ess4 ,e>ne/ly1 !re=e1 d ,i admoni% my y\?ful relatives to cultivate a c>eful obs]vance ( ! requisitions ( :at has be5 well designat$ z dome/ic polit5ess4 ,conf] favors ) ready *e]fulness1 or1 if necess>y1 refuse !m ) an expression ( regret1 or a polite explanation4 ,nev] repel solicitations1 mu* less c>esses1 ) impati5ce1 nor all[ y\r be>+ to indicate ! reluctant dis*>ge ( a duty t %\ld also be a pleasure4 ,a smile1 an intonation ( affection1 a glance ( appreciation or ackn[l$gm5t--small artill]y all1 ,i grant1 my boys1 b !y w suffice to make a feu-de-joie 9 a lov+ he>t1 t w1 ea* & e "o ( !m1 cause y to be foll[$ 9 ! ?orny pa? ( daily life by a bless+ t w n h>m y2 !y w secure y a welcome1 :51 _w-worn1 y %all 'homew>d plod y\r we>y way1' wor? all ! gold y h ga!r$1 & well rew>d+ all ! toil y h enc\nt]$4 ,i w only add1 9 ?is connection1 t manhood is ennobl$ by ! habitual ex]cise ( delicate =be>ance t[>ds helplessness & dep5d5ce1 & t a high te/ ( "* is ! "r use ( p[]4 ,^?1 !n1 :om nature tea*es to look to y = affection1 z well z = c>e & protection--y\r "m1 wife1 si/]s--%\ld inv>iably d]ive f y\r mann] evid5ce ( ! /eadfa/ness ( y\r int]e/ & reg>d = !m4 ,l mo/ ( ! aphorisms ( ! anci5ts = subtle wisdom1 is ! say+1 ,we %\ld rev]5ce ! pres5ce ( *ildr54 ,fre% f ! creat+ h& ( ,deity1 !y are committ$ to u4 ,:ile yet un/a9$ by ! pollutions ( ! _w1 %\ld we n r5d] a c]ta9 homage to _! pri/9e purity & innoc5ce8 ,%\ld we n hesitate by exhibitions ( su* qualities ( our nature z are happily /ill dormant 9 !m1 to =ce !m into precoci\s developm5t8 ,! sil5t tea*+ ( example tells mo/ effectively ^u ! "y = ! reason t !y are ins5sibly =m+ 9 imitation ( ! models be=e !m1 )\t ! disadvantages ( previ\s habit1 or ( dim9i%$ impressibility4 ,x is no light s91 !n1 ei!r 9 our mann] t[>ds !m1 or t[>ds o!rs 9 _! pres5ce1 to obtrude a false /&>d ( propriety ^u _! notice4 ,if mann] be1 z we h assum$1 active manife/ation ( "*1 ! ductile m9ds ( ^! nice obs]v]s & ceaseless imitators mu/ be inde$ s]i\sly "u its influ5ces4 ,t c>eful /udy ( individual peculi>ities :i* pat]nal duty imp]atively dem&s1 w readily sugge/ ! prop] modification ( mann] dem&$ by ea* diff]5t *ild 9 a h\sehold4 ,x is said t *ildr5 are nev] mi/ak5 judges ( "*4 ,c]ta9 x is1 at lea/1 t !y in/9ctively disc]n _! true fri5ds1 & t ( ! ,k+dom ( ,heav51 z by div9e ass]tion !y are--! ,law ( ,love1 attemp]$ 9 its adm9i/ration by practical good s5se1 is ! mo/ effective influ5ce t c be br\ght to be> ^u !m4 ,p]mit me to recall to y\r remembrance ! t5d]ness t di/+ui%$ ! mann] ( ,*ri/ t[>ds little *ildr54 ,pre-suppos+ z ,i h done1 ?us f> 9 ?is lett]1 & z ,i %all cont9ue to d1 ?r\gh\t our correspond5ce1 t y reg>d moral obligation z ! gr& inc5tive to ! correct discipl9e ev5 ( ! out] man1 arrogat+ to myself only ! (fice ( ! lapid>y1--t ( endeavor+ to poli%1 n create1 ! priceless jewel ( pr9ciple1 ,i %all make no apology = ! sugge/ion1 t mann] %\ld n be reg>d$ z b5ea? ! att5tion ( a ,*ri/ian g5tleman1 9 8 int]c\rse ) su* inmates ( 8 h\sehold z may f any circum/ance be peculi>ly s5sitive to indications ( neglig5t obs]vance4 ,! ag$1 ! infirm1 ! insignificant1 ! dep5d5t2 all1 9 %ort1 :o are p>ticul>ly afflict$ 9 m9d1 body1 or e/ate1 are suitable recipi5ts ( ! mo/ expressive c\rtesies ( mann]4 ,p]haps no s+le phase ( mann] at home m correctly illu/rates nice m5tal & moral p]ceptions ?an ! treatm5t ( s]vants & inf]iors g5]ally4 ,"o may be j to ! prim>y obligations evolv$ by ?is relation to o!rs1 & yet always receive ! s]vice ( fe> r ?an ( affection4 ,all ne$less assumption ( au?ority or sup]iority1 9 connection ) ?is position1 is indicative ( inh]5t vulg>ity1 & is at z great a remove f a true /&>d z is undue famili>ity4 ,nev] to manife/ pleasure ev5 by a smile1 nev] to make an ackn[l$gm5t 9 words1 ( ! k9dly (fices t money _c adequately rew>d1 may be v gr& & /ately1 b su* sublime elevation above "o's fell[-creatures raises ! he>t to r an ,alp9e attitude--to a height at :i* ! milk ( human k9dness ev51 may congeal6 ,always accept volunt>y s]vice ) ! slight ackn[l$gm5t t suffices to indicate y\r consci\sness ( x1 nor deem x unwor?y ( "o pilgrim ^u ! great highway ( life to *e] ano!r ^u :om ! toil & burd5 falls heavie/1 by a smile or a ^w ( enc\ragem5t4 ,! language ( reque/ is1 z a rule1 9 bett] ta/e ?an t ( comm&1 &1 9 mo/ in/ances1 elicits m ready1 z well z *e]ful ob$i5ce4 ,scott makes ,que5 ,elizabe? say1 on a mom5t\s occasion1 ,sussex1 ,i entreat2 ,leice/]1 ,i comm&6 ,b1 adds ! au?or1 ! entreaty s\nd$ l a comm&1 & ! comm& 0 utt]$ 9 a tone ( entreaty4 ,c y make only a lesson 9 elocution out ( ?is2 or w x also illu/rate our pres5t !me8 ,few p]sons :o h n _h _! att5tion call$ to ?is subject1 h any j conception ( ! real b5efits t may be conf]r$ ^u ^? b5ea? u 9 /ation by a pleasant ^w utt]$ 9 a pleasant tone4 ,l animals & "y *ildr51 un$ucat$ p]sons are peculi>ly susceptible to all ext]nal influ5ces4 ,!y are easily amus$1 easily gratifi$--%all ,i add1 easily satisfi$1 m5tally8 ,! comp>atively vacant m9d readily admits an impression f )\t2 h5ce1 he :o :i/les = want ( ?\ght1 w :i/le m *e]ily = ! introduction ( an agreeable remembrance1 into ! unfurni%$ *amb]s ( imag]y1 & ! humble plodd] :o relieves u ( a portion ( ! dead weight t oppresses humanity1 w g on 8 way rejoic+2 (ttimes = _m a we>y mile1 impell$ by a s+le ^w ( enc\ragem5t f 8 sup]ior (fic] 9 ! ,gr& ,army ( life4 ,b ,i he> y say1 ,uncle ,hal gr[s milit>y--'! rul+ passion /rong' ev5 9 lett]-writ+4 ,l ! dy+ ,napoleon1 8 la/ words w be ',tete d',armee6'--,well1 well1 boys6 p>don an old man's diffus5ess6--8 twilight dullness6 ,!re are occasions :5 to talk to s]vants & o!r employes1 make "p ( a humane be>+ t[>ds !m4 ,to conv]se ) !m 9 relation to _! affairs r ?an our own1 is ! wis] c\rse1 & to m+le a little appropriate in/ruction )al1 may n be amiss4 ,rememb]1 too1 h[ easily undiscipl9$ p]sons are fright5$ by an imp]i\s1 or o!rwise injudici\s1 mann] on ! "p ( _! sup]iors1 out ( ! self-possession ess5tial to _! compreh5sion ( our wants & language4 99 99 99 99 99 ,i believe ev5 ! ,am]ican au?or :o has long conc5trat$ 8 m5tal en]gies 9 elaborat+ ! lit]>y apo!osis ( ,napoleon le ,gr&1 has n ascrib$ to 8 idol excessive ref9em5t ( mann]4 ,8 attempts at playfulness always deg5]at$ into buffoon]y1 & 8 habitual be>+ t[>ds wom51 9 :atev] relation !y /ood to him1 0 unmi/akable evid5ce ( 8 utt] want ( nicety ( p]ception on ?is po9t4 ,hold+ a reception1 on "o occasion1 9 a gall]y ( ! ,tuil]ies = 8 relatives1 8 "m 0 pres5t1 ) o!rs ( 8 family4 ,! emp]or pr(f]$ 8 h& to ea* 9 turn to kiss4 ,la/ ( all1 8 v5]able p>5t approa*$ him4 ,z be=e1 he pr(f]$ 8 h&4 ,) an air wor?y ( ! sev]e dignity ( a matron ( e>ly ,grecian days1 ,madame ,m]e wav$ x aside1 &1 ext5d+ h] own1 said1 ,y are ! k+1 ! emp]or1 ( all ! re/1 b y are my son6 ,w\ld a man imbu$ ) ,! fair humanities ( old religion h ne$$ su* a rebuke1 f su* a s\rce1 ?9k y8 ,bonap>te 0 q z /r+5t 9 8 en=cem5t ( c\rt rules1 9 reg>d to dress & all matt]s ( detail1 z ,l\is ,,xiv4 himself1 & (t5 q z absurd z ! ,gr& ,mon>que 9 8 requisitions4--,abruptly approa*+ a high-born lady ( ! old regime1 "o ( ! memb]s ( ,joseph9e's h\sehold1 :o f illness 7&1 p]haps1 disgu/ comm+l$7 _h disobey$ an edict comm&+ full dress at an e>ly h\r on a p>ticul> morn+1 z %e lean$ aga9/ a w9d[ 9 ?is same gall]y ( ! ,tuil]ies1 ! ,fir/ ,consul contemptu\sly kick$ aside h] tra91 at ! same "t address+ ! we>] 9 an outbur/ ( co>se vitup]ation4 ,madame ,junot records a *>act]i/ic illu/ration ( ,napoleon's unmanly disreg>d ( ! con/itutional timidity ( 8 fir/ wife1 z well z ( 8 mann] t[>ds h] 9 g5]al4 ,z !y 7 ab\t to cross a turbul5t /ream ^u an insecure-look+ bridge1 9 a c>riage1 ! ,empress express$ a wi% to alight4 ,napoleon =cibly int]f]$1 b p]mitt$ ! fair n>rator ( ! incid5t1 :o 0 9 ! c>riage ) !m1 to d s1 ^u h] in=m+ him ) ! naivete ( a true ,fr5*-woman1 t !re 0 a special reason = h] avoid+ a fright6 ,joseph9e wept 9 helpless t]ror1 ev5 :5 ! ordeal 0 safely pass$4 ,by-&-by1 ! :ole cortege /opp$1 & e "o alight$2 ! imp]ial tyrant rudely seiz+ ! empress by ! arm1 dragg$ h] t[>ds ! de/9ation ( ! p>ty1 9 a neighbor+ wood1 say+1 z he urg$ h] =w>d3 ,y look ugly :5 y cry6 ,"o ( ,napoleon's biograph]s has said ( him t _m passages 9 8 lett]s to ,joseph9e 7 su* z no dec5t ,engli%man w\ld address to 8 'lady light o' love1' & x is well kn[n t 8 e>lie/ int]c\rse ) ! pr\d daught] ( ! ,h\se ( ,hapsburg--! %r9k+ repres5tative ( ! h]$it>y ref9em5t ( a long l9e ( high-br$ wom5--0 m>k$ by ! m]e/ brutality4 ,x 0 left to a citiz5 ( our ,republic to discov]1 9 ! ye> ( our ,"l "o ?\s&1 eight hundr$ & fifty-five1 t ?is man 0 ! ,wa%+ton ( ,france6 & to communicate ! m>vell\s fact to ! pres5t occupant ( ! imp]ial ?rone ( ! ,great ,capta9--:o is1 by ! way1 ! gr&son ( ! repudiat$ ,joseph9e6 99 99 99 99 99 ,/eam+ along ! ,ohio1 "s ye>s ago1 ,i _h ! good-=tune to fall 9 ) ! mo/ agreeable companions1 a fa!r & son1 ,k5tuckians1 ( education & good-bre$+4 ,! fa!r _h won high public honors 9 8 native ,/ate1 & ! son 0 j ent]+ ^u a c>e] dem&+ ! full ex]cise ( 8 f9e natural gifts4 ,i 0 p>ticul>ly attract$ by ! cordial confid5ce & affection ^! g5tlem5 manife/$ t[>ds ea* o!r1 & by ! manly def]5ce r5d]$ by ! y\? to 8 v5]able sire4 ,a /orm drove u all into ! cab91 9 ! ev5+1 &1 :ile ! eld] ( my two new fri5ds & ,i pursu$ a quiet conv]sation 9 "o "p ( ! room1 8 son jo9$ a gr\p ( "y m5 at "s di/ance f u4 ,gradually ! mir? ( ^? y\ng/]s became s roi/]\s z to di/urb our talk4 ,hot & hott] wag$ _! sport1 l\d & l\d] grew _! laught]1 until our voices 7 fairly dr[n$1 at int]vals4 ,m ?an once1 ,i saw ! punctili\s g5tleman ( ! old s*ool glance t[>ds ! m]ry p>ty1 ( :i*1 by ! way1 8 son 0 "o ( ! lea/ boi/]\s4 ,at l5g? he spoke1 & 8 cle>1 calm voice rang l a trumpet-note ?r\gh ! ap>tm5t3 ,fr$]ick6--!re 0 an in/ant lull 9 ! /orm1 & ! faces ( ea* ( ! gr\p turn$ to u--make a little less noise1 if y please4 ,! y\? rose imm$iately & advanc$ t[>ds u3 ,g5tlem51 said he1 ) a height5$ color & a respectful b[1 ,i beg y\r p>don6 ,i really 0 n aw>e ( be+ s rude4 ,i said some?+ ab\t ! v natural buoyancy ( y\?ful spirits2 b ,i did n say t ?is little sc5e _h ! effect ^u me t might be produc$ by unexpect$ly meet+1 9 ! log-hut ( a back-woodsman1 ) a pa9t+ by an old ma/]1 repres5t+ "s f9e incid5t ( classical or *ivalr\s hi/ory--z1 = in/ance1 ! y\?ful ,roman re/or+ ! beautiful virg9 prison] to h] fri5ds ) ! words1 f> be x f ,scipio to pur*ase pleasure at ! exp5se ( virtue6 ,my pleasure 9 obs]v+ ! int]c\rse ( ^! amiable relatives 9 "s degree prep>$ me = ! enjoym5t 9 /ore = ! favor$ gue/1 :o1 at ! e>ne/ in/ance ( bo? fa!r & son1 a few days aft]w>ds1 turn$ aside 9 8 j\rney to seek !m1 at home4 ,x 0 a sc5e wor?y ! ta/e & ! p5 ( ,wa%+ton ,irv+ himself1 t qua9t-look+ old family mansion1--9 ! int]nal arrangem5ts ( :i* !re 0 j en\gh ( mod]n com=t & adornm5t to typify ! s(t5$ cons]vatism ( ! ho/1--& ! family gr\p t welcom$ ! /rang]1 ) almo/ patri>*al simplicity & hospitality4 ,really x 0 a /range episode 9 busy ,am]ican life4 ,my v5]able fri5d sat1 inde$1 "u ! %ad[ ( 8 own v9e & fig-tree1 ) none to make him afraid1 reap+ ! legitimate rew>d ( an honorable1 well-sp5t life1 & beside him ! fri5d :o _h kept h] place ?r\gh ! heat & burd5 ( ! day1 & n[ %>$ ! s]5e repose ( ! ev5+ ( 8 life4 ,:at placid beauty /ill l+]$ 9 t matron face1 :at dignity & love m>k$ e action6 ,& ! fair daught]s ( ! h\se1 :o1 l ,desdemona1 ev] & anon w\ld come aga9 & ga!r up our disc\rse1 9 ! int]vals ( h\sehold duty1 or social obligation--!y seem$ to vie ) ea* o!r & ) _! bro!r 9 e ?\ghtful & graceful obs]vance t[>ds _! p>5ts & t[>ds me1 & ! noble boy--= he really 0 sc>cely m1 ev5 reckon$ by ! e/imate ( ?is fa/ age--unspoil$ by ! dang]\s pr]ogatives ( an only son1 manife/ly reg>d$ ! bright "y b& ( :i* he /ill made "o1 ) ! m+l$ t5d]ness & pride t w\ld ev] %ield !m f ,! sl+s & arr[s ( outrage\s =tune4 ,^! all surr\nd$ my v5]able ho/ & ho/ess1 z !y g5tly & calmly turn$ _! feet t[>ds ! d[nw>d pa? ( life1 ) int]tw9+ he>ts & h&s--l a g>l& ( roses enwrea?+ "t-worn tw9-trees--ev] on ! wat* to light5 ea* burd5 !y w\ld fa9 h :olly assum$1 & ) lov+ c>e /riv+ to put f> (f = !m ! evil day :5 ! gras%opp] %all be a burd54 ,b ,i essay a va9 task :5 ,i w\ld picture su* a sc5e = y1 my fri5ds4 ,if ,i may hope t ,i h made a /udy1 f :i* y w cat* a pass+ sugge/ion = future use1 9 ! limn+ ( y\r own life-portraits1 x is well4 99 99 99 99 99 ,*ancellor ,k----1 :o 0 my life-long fri5d1 reta9$1 ev5 9 ! late/ ye>s ( 8 l5g!n$ life1 an almo/ y\?ful sprightl9ess ( feel+ & mann]4 ,8 son1 himself a le>n$ & di/+ui%$ son ( ! law1 ?\ght no duty m imp]ative1 ev5 9 ! prime ( 8 manhood & 9 mid c>e] 9 8 honorable pr(ession1 ?an t ( devotion to 8 fa!r1 9 8 decl9+ ye>s4 ,he fix$ 8 resid5ce ne>1 or )1 8 v5]able p>5t1 &1 l ! son ( anci5t ,priam1 long su/a9$ ! fail+ /eps ( age4 ,few ?+s h impress$ me m favorably1 9 my int]c\rse ) ! _w1 ?an ?is noble self-sacrifice4 ,no "o unacqua9t$ ) my vivaci\s fri5d c appreciate ! full expressiv5ess ( 8 *>act]i/ic rem>k to me1 on an occasion :5 8 son happ5$ to be ! !me ( conv]sation betwe5 u4 ,i l t "y man amaz+ly6 said ! *ancellor4 99 99 99 99 99 ,i /ill rememb] ! impression made on me1 :5 a boy1 by meet+1 9 ! /reets ( my native city1 a /alw>t "y sailor1 array$ 9 holiday dress1 & walk+ ) 8 "m1 a little1 )]$ old woman1 9 a dec5t black dress1 hang+ ^u 8 arm4 ,h[ (t5 t p[]ful =m1 ! imp]sonation ( y\?1 heal?1 & physical activity1 has ris5 up be=e my m9d's eye1 9 contra/ ) ! little1 tremul\s figure he support$ ) su* wat*ful c>e1 & ^u :i* su* protect+ t5d]ness brea!d f e feature ( 8 hone/1 wea!r-embr[n$ face4 99 99 99 99 99 ,bob & ,*>ley grew side by side1 l two f9e "y sapl+s 9 a wood1 = "s ye>s4 ,aft] a:ile1 h[ev]1 ! bro!rs 7 sep>at$4 ,bob w5t to a l>ge city1 became a m]*ant1 grew ri*1 liv$ 9 a f9e h\se1 0 a ,bank ,director1 & an ,ald]man4 ,8 y\ng] bro!r1 pursu+ a m mode/1 b equally manly & elevat$ c>e]1 seldom met ,bob dur+ "s ye>s1 & !n only briefly at _! fa!r's h\se1 :5 !re 0 a family ga!r+ at ,?anksgiv+1 or on "s o!r simil> occasion4 ,once1 :5 ,i *anc$ to see ^! "y m5 toge!r1 ?us1 ,i rem>k$ t1 :ile ! si/]s ( ea* clung r\nd ! neck ( ! unassum+1 b true-he>t$1 "r-m9d$ ,*>ley1 at 8 com+1 & lo/ no opportunity ( be+ ) him1 ! repellant mann] ( ! eld] bro!r held all m or less alo(1 ?\gh none fail$ 9 polite obs]vance t[>ds him4 ,egoti/ical & pomp\s1 he seem$ to reg>d ^? ab\t him z belong+ to an inf]ior race4 ,z 8 bro!r & ,i sat talk+ toge!r ne> a table ^u :i* 7 refre%m5ts1 he actually _h ! rud5ess to rea* betwe5 u = a glass1 )\t ! slighte/ ^w or tok5 ( apology1 ) 8 arm s ne> to 8 bro!r's face z almo/ to t\* x6 ,!re 0 m ( %ame ?an indignation express$ 9 t f9e1 +5u\s c\nt5ance :5 x aga9 met my unob/ruct$ gaze1 & ,i ?\ght ,i detect$ a slight tremor 9 ! s5t5ce he utt]$ next 9 ! ord] ( our conv]sation4 ,be=e my visit t day 0 at an end1 ,i f\nd myself exce$+ly emb>rass$ z an unwill+ auditor ( a political discussion betwe5 ,bob & 8 fa!r1 :i* grew1 at l5g?1 into an angry dispute1 little cr$itable to1 at lea/1 ! y\ng] ( ! two ^w-combatants4 ,z ,i /ood 9 ! hall t night1 await+ my c>riage1 ,i saw ,*>ley advance to ! door ( ! libr>y1 op5+ ne>1 & knock lightly4 ,! voice ( 8 ag$ fa!r bade him ent]4 ,op5+ ! door1 ! "y man1 tak+ 8 hat q (f1 & b[+ almo/ rev]5tially1 said only1 ,i bid y good night1 sir1 & quietly clos$ x aga94 ,:5 !y turn$ t[>ds me1 !re 0 almo/ a woman's s(tness 9 eyes t w\ld h look$ undimm$ ^u ! fi]ce/ foe or ! deadlie/ p]il4--,?9k y ! ,record+ ,angel flew up to ,heav5's high ,*anc]y ) a te/imony ( t day's de$s & words8 ,once1 aft] ?is1 ,*>ley _h occasion to visit ! city :]e ,bob resid$4 ,breakfa/ ov]1 at 8 hotel1 he salli$ =? to call on ,bob1 at 8 own h\se1 & att5d1 subsequ5tly1 to o!r matt]s4 ,he 0 %[n into an elegant draw+-room1 :]e ! ma/] ( ! mansion sat read+ a newspap]4 ,)\t ris+1 he (f]$ 8 h&1 coldly1 & be=e invit+ 8 visitor to sit1 took occasion to say t 8 wife's hav+ an engagem5t to sp5d ! day out ( t[n w\ld prev5t 8 invit+ 8 bro!r to d9e6 ,z ,*>ley desc5d$ ! /eps ( 8 bro!r's /ately mansion1 at ! t]m9ation ( 8 brief call t day1 he sil5tly regi/]$ a v[ nev] aga9 to cross 8 ?re%old1 unless impell$ by imp]ative duty4 ,& yet ,bob is n only a ri* m]*ant1 an ,ald]man1 & a ,bank ,director1 b a man ( fa%ion6 99 99 99 99 99 ,"o ( ! mo/ discrim9at+ & tru?ful del9eators ( life & mann]s :om we boa/ among our native au?ors1 prom95t among ! *>act]i/ic traits he ascribes to an old ,engli% g5tleman1 ( :om he gives u an exquisite portraiture1 is t ( su* consid]ate k9dness t[>ds an old s]vant z to make him endure 8 peevi%ness & ob/9acy ) good humor1 & affect to consult & agree ) him1 until he ga9s an important practical po9t ) "t-honor$ age4 99 99 99 99 99 ,illu/rative ( our subject is "o ( ! anecdotes record$ ( ! poet ,rog]s1 9 8 rec5tly publi%$ life3 ,mr4 ,rog]s1 said ! body-s]vant1 :o _h long att5d$ him 9 8 helpless ye>s1 we are invit$ to d9e ) ,miss ,c\tts4 ,! italiciz+ is m9e4 ,is x n sugge/ive8 ,y rememb] ! re/ ( ! anecdote2 ,rog]s _h ! habit1 dur+ ! latt] ye>s ( 8 life1 ( writ+1 :5 able to use 8 p51 notes to be dat$ & direct$ z occasion requir$1 9 ?is e/abli%$ =m ,pity me1 ,i am engag$4 ,s1 on ?is occasion1 ! c>eful att5dant add$3 ,! pity-me's are all gone6 99 99 99 99 99 ,wea!r-b\nd dur+ ! long1 cold w9t] ( #ah--1 by a protract$ sn[-/orm & a sev]e cold1 9 ! h\se ( an old fri5d1 ,i left my com=table private qu>t]s "o morn+ = a little walk up & d[n ! corridor into :i* my own ap>tm5t & ^? ( ! family op5$4 ,by & by ! active /ep ( my ho/ess cross$ my saunt]+ way4 ,p]haps x may amuse y to come into ! nurs]y1 a little :ile1 colonel1 said %e1 x w be a novelty1 at lea/1 to y1 to see beh9d ! sc5es4 ,i feel myself honor$ by ! p]mission1 ,i assure y2 ! gre5-room always has an int]e/ = me6 return$ ,i2 & ,i 0 soon ensconc$ 9 a l>ge1 cu%ion$-*air1 9 a cozy corn]1 ne> ! op51 old-fa%ion$ frankl9 9 :i* blaz$ a *e]ful wood-fire4 ,! rosy-*eek$ juv5iles among :om ,i f\nd myself vi$ ) ea* o!r 9 ef=ts to promote my com=t4 ,"o br\ght h] own little *air1 & plac$ x to support my feet2 ano!r climb$ up & /uff$ a s(t cu%ion greatly l>g] ?an 8 own rotund1 dumpl+ ( a figure1 betwe5 me & ! *air-back1 assur+ me ) a grave %ake ( ! head1 9 :i* ,i saw ! future ,esculapius1 x is s nice v5 y\r head d a*e--mamma say s1 v5 ,i put him on h] always6 & bright-ey$ little ,bessie1 betwe5 :om & me a v good und]/&+ already exi/$1 cr[n$ ! v>i$ hospitalities ( my initiatory visit by (f]+ me ! use ( h] t9y muff6 ,my ho/ess1 ?\gh %e kept an obs]vant eye ^u u1 f h] seat by h] "w-table ov] aga9/ my arm-*air1 _h too mu* tact to int]f]e ) ! proce$+s ( my m9i/]+ *]ubs2 except to prev5t ! possibility ( my be+ annoy$4 ,:5 ,i _h leisure to reconnoitre a little1 ,i discov]$1 among ! o!r fixtures 9 ! l>ge1 well-light$1 *e]ful-look+ ap>tm5t1 an old woman ) a good-humor$ face & portly p]son1 seat$ ne> a w9d[1 sew+1 ) a l>ge1 well-/or$ basket ( unm5d$ l95 & hosi]y be=e h]4 ,pres5tly1 ! elde/ son1 a f9e manly boy ( "s sixte5 ye>s ent]$1 hat & cane 9 h&4 ,us$1 ,i suppose1 to a jumble ( faces & =ms1 9 ?is human kaleidoscope1 he evid5tly did n obs]ve ! quiet figure 9 ! high-back$ *air4 ,"m1 he exclaim$ 9 a tone 9 :i* boyi% animation & ! utmo/ affection 7 s+ul>ly unit$1 /rid+ across ! room1 l ! ,colossus ( ,rhodes1 sudd5ly endu$ ) p[]s ( locomotion3 ,"m1 y are ! mo/ beautiful & irresi/ible ( y\r beautiful & irresi/ible sex6 & /oop+1 he press$ 8 full1 *]ry lips g5tly ^u h] r\nd$ *eek4 ,a fla% ( amusem5t1 m+l$ ) ! love-light 9 ! s(t eyes t met ^? ( ! boy4 ,he turn$ quickly4 ,a sc>cely-disc]nible emb>rassm5t ( mann]1 & a quick flu% 9 ! bright "y face1 7 all t ,i _h "t to note1 be=e he 0 at my side ) a cordial greet+ & a playful welcome to ,"m's ,l& ( ,promise4 ,l& ( ,nod1 say r1 repli$ ! presid+ g5ius ( ! sc5e1 po9t+ to ! quiesc5t =m ( little ,bessie1 :o--h] curly head pill[$ on h] *ubby arm--0 j los+ all consci\sness ( ! _w1 ^u ! rug at h] "m's feet4 ,george1 :at an armful6 said ! y\?1 9 a sort ( half und]tone1 z he t5d]ly lift$ ! little lay figure1 & bore x to a crib4 ,don't get up1 "m1 ,i c cov] h] nicely4 ,i say1 mammy an ar* glance ov] 8 %\ld] t[>ds ! anci5t matron ( ! sew+-basket1 h[ heavy bread & milk is1 ?\gh1 eh6 ,speak+ ( bread & milk1 "h comes lun*1 cont9u$ my h]o = ! nonce1 rubb+ 8 h&s en]getically1 & only desi/+ to give a table ! dextr\s twirl t w\ld br+ x ne> 8 "m1 & assi/ ! labors ( ! s]vant :o _h ent]$ ) a tray4 ,w1 y imm5se fell[1 take y\rself out ( ! way6 ,colonel1 p]mit me to give y\r s$an-*air j ! slighte/ impulse =w>d1 & s save y ! tr\ble ( mov+4 ,my adorable "m1 all[ me ! honor ( be+ y\r ,ganym$e4 ,"h we are1 all "r6 ,n[1 let's see :at !re is--ham1 bak$ apples1 cold roa/ beef1 hot cocoa--n s bad1 'pon my ^w4 ,colonel1 ,i hope ?is crispy morn+ has giv5 y "s appetite1 aft] y\r h>d cold--all[ me-- ,mammy fu/1 "h int]pos$ little ,w1 au?oritatively1 'cause %e old] dan u6 &1 c>efully hold+ ! heap$-up plate 8 "m plac$ 9 bo? h&s1 he delib]ately adv5tur$ an ov]l& j\rney to ! di/ant object ( 8 affectionate solicitude4 ,at ?is juncture1 x 0 discov]$ t ! s]vant-man :o br\ght up ! tray1 _h =gott5 ! sug>1 & a "y nurs]y-maid 0 dispat*$ = x4 ,^u h] return %e contriv$1 by "s awkw>dness 9 clos+ ! door1 to spill ! :ole result ( h] mission to ! pantry ^u ! floor4 ,h] arms dropp$ by h] sides1 z if sudd5ly p>alyz$1 & ,i notic$ a rem>kable v>iety 9 ! %ade ( h] broad ,iri% physiognomy4 ,!re is no great h>m done1 ,biddy1 said my ho/ess1 imm$iately1 9 a peculi>ly quiet1 g5tle voice1 j /ep d[n to ,john = ano!r b[lful4 ,:ile poor ,biddy is collect+ h] scatt]$ s5ses on ! /airs1 my son1 w y k9dly assi/ ,willie 9 pick+ up ! mo/ noticeable lumps8--put !m 9 ?is sauc]1 my de>4 ,%e is j le>n+1 y "k &--%e w\ld n cross t ,rubicon z bravely z ! classic h]o y 7 read+ ( la/ night4 ,:ile we are s lit]>y1 "m--:at is x ab\t ! dolph98 ,if ,i rememb] rightly ,bid 0 a pretty good exemplification---- ,hu%6--,i am glad y ?\ght to br+ up m apples1 ,biddy4 ,colonel1 "h is ! mo/ tempt+ spitz5b]g--s good = a cold1 too4 ,take ?is to mammy w y1 ,biddy8 ,! "o ,i s5t y be=e1 0 n s nice z ^!1 mammy--y\r favorite k9d1 y "k4 ,amus$ ) ! new sc5e 9 :i* ,i f\nd myself1 ,i accept$ ! assurance ( ! fair home "m1 z ! ,g]mans h x1 t ,i 0 n 9 ! way1 & l+]$ a little long]4 ,by & by1 ,john came up to tell 8 mi/ress t !re 0 an old man at ! door ) a basket ( little ?+s to sell1 & t he _h s5t a box ( seal+-wax = h] to look at4 ,poo' man6 poo' man8 said little ,w1 runn+ up to my knee1 ) su* a sorr[ful look 9 8 innoc5t face--an' x s-o-o col'1 he add$1 cat*+ 8 "m's words1 z if by in/9ct4 ,take him d[n ! money1 ,john1 ,i ov]he>d1 9 ! int]vals betwe5 ! disc\rse ( my juv5ile in/ructor1 & ?is cup ( *ocolate--x w w>m him4 ,ask him to sit by ! hall /ove1 :ile he dr9ks x4 ,no?+ 0 said ab\t ! exce$+ly portly brace ( s&wi*es t 7 manufactur$ by ! busie/ ( f+]s1 & :i*1 ?r\gh ! gold5 veil ( ,willie's light curls1 ,i saw snugly tuck$ 91 on ei!r side ( ! sauc]4 ,n[1 "y ladies1 cont9u$ my amiable fri5d1 address+ a bevy ( h] rosy-*eek$ "y nieces1 :o _h j be=e ent]$ ! room1 "h is a /ick ( fancy-color$ wax1 = ea* ( u--make y\r own *oice4 ,luckily !re is a r$ /ick = ,col4 ,lunettes 7a half deprecatory glance at me71 ! only color g5tlem5 use4 ,&1 z %e receiv$ ! box aga9--!re is "s = mammy & me--we are 9 p>tn]%ip1 y "k1 mammy6 ,a pleas$ look f ! c5tre ( ! wide cap-frills by ! w9d[1 0 ! only response to ?is appeal2 b ,i _h repeat$ly obs]v$ t1 despite h] indu/ry1 mammy's huge spectacles took c>eful cognizance ( ! v>i\s proce$+s ar\nd h]4 ,z ,i 0 ab\t1 = v %ame1 to beat a retreat1 a *e]y--good morn+1 ,colonel1 ,i tapp$ at y\r door1 z ,i came up1 & ?\ght y 7 napp+ x1 arre/$ my int5d$ dep>ture4 ,s wifie has coax$ y 9 "h6 ,j l h]6 ,%e ?9ks %e c take ! be/ c>e ( y )-- ,) ! re/ ( ! *ildr56 ,i int]rupt$4 ,my lov+ sp\1 z ,bessie says1 :5 %e recites ,john ,gilp91 may ,i tr\ble y to tie my cravat8 ,& ) t important article ( attire 9 8 h&1 my fri5d knelt ^u a l[ foot-/ool1 be=e 8 h\sehold div9ity4 ,?ompson1 said ,i1 ,i always knew y 7 "o ( ! luckie/ fell[s 9 ! :ole _w2 b may ,i ask--j z a po9t ( sci5tific inquiry--:e!r t (fice is always p]=m$ = y1 ',"o fair _s = y\r m9i/]8' ,n a bit ( x6 ,no inde$1 'pon my ^w6 only :5 ,i g to a d9n]1 z to-day--or to *ur*1 or--,i say1 ,w1 y unmitigat$ rogue1 h[ d>e y6 y'll spoil my cravat--don't y see mamma is j ty+ x6 ,! little fell[ ?us objurgat$1 8 eyes sc9tillat+ ) mir?1 n[ fairly a/ride ( 8 fa!r's %\ld]s1 clung t5aci\sly to 8 prize1 & petition$ = a ride 9 8 famili> seat4 ,resort+ to /ratagem1 :]e =ce w\ld ill apply1 ! fa!r1 ris+ ) a ?ank y1 de> wifie1 retir$ backw>d t[>ds a wide b$1 &1 by a dextr\s movem5t1 sudd5ly l&$ 8 y\?ful captor 9 a heap 9 ! middle4 ,to lose no "t1 ! brave boy1 conqu]$1 b n subdu$1 made ! be/ use ( 8 lungs1 :ile r$uc+ 8 arms & legs to ord]1 & ,bessie1 op5+ h] beam+ eyes1 at ?is outcry1 /ret*$ out h] arms to aid h] pa!tic appeal to papa to p'ay "o little hos ) h]1 only b "o6 ,evid5tly fe>ful ( be+ out-g5]all$1 ! invad] beat a rapid retreat f ! enemy's camp1 ) ! words ?ank y1 love1 ,i believe ! little rascal didn't tumble x1 ?\gh ,i came )9 an ace1 l a real ald]man1 ( dy+ ( a d9n]--be=e x 0 eat56 ,aft] ?is initiatory visit to ! nurs]y ( my fair fri5d1 ,mrs4 ,?ompson1 ,i 0 all[$ to come & g at my own pleasure1 dur+ ! rema9d] ( my visit b5ea? h] hospitable ro(1 & ,i f\nd myself s int]e/$ & amus$ by :at ,i witness$ !re1 z (t5 to leave ! solitude ( my own ap>tm5t1 ?\gh surr\nd$ !re by e possible aid & appliance ( com=t & enjoym5t t ref9em5t & c\rtesy c\ld supply1 to le>n ! mo/ beautiful lessons ( practical wisdom & goodness f ! mo/ unpret5d+ ( tea*]s4 ,"o morn+ :5 ! habitue _h s\ght 8 accu/om$ po/ ( obs]vation1 a "y lady pres5t$ h]self at ! door1 & see+ me1 0 ab\t to retreat ) some?+ ab\t its be+ v e>ly = a visit1 :5 ,mrs4 ,?ompson recall$ h] ) a ,come 91 my de>1 & let me h ! pleasure ( pres5t+ y to ,colonel ,lunettes1 ! fri5d ( :om y h he>d u all speak s (t54 ,aft] ! usual c\rtesies1 ?is lovely e>?-angel1 ) "s hesitation1 & draw+ h] *air ne>] h] fri5d1 expla9$ h] err&4 ,mak+ a little scre5 ( a *]ub-head1 z 0 my wont1 ,i regal$ myself unobs]v$1 ) ! music ( sweet voices & ! /udy ( pretty faces4 ,i caught--my old draw+-tea*]--h] husb& 0 a brute 9 _! be/ days--?is long1 h>d w9t]--n ev5 a c>pet--! poor *ild on a wood5-bottom$ *air1 ) a little dirty pill[ beh9d h] head1 & s emaciat$6--"h !re 0 a v p]ceptible quiv] 9 ! l[ tones1 foll[$ by a little *ok+ sort ( pause4 ,i am really grateful to y = com+--,i h be5 unusually occupi$ lately by ! baby's illness & o!r duties--! wea!r has giv5 me m ?an "o tw+e ( consci5ce--?is accompani$ by a quiet transf] f "o purse to ano!r1 & !n ,i he>d1 z ! two ladies b5t ov] ! crib ( ! sleep+ infant--is !re a /\t boy among ! *ildr58 ,!re are ! b>rels ( pork & beef1 always ready 9 ! cell>--ea* good & :olesome ( _! k9d--husb& always has !m br\ght f ! f>m on purpose to give away2 & we h abundance ( f9e potatoes--,john c\ld n readily f9d ! place1 & really1 j n[1 he is pretty busy2 /ill1 p]haps1 !y h ! natural pride ( bett] days--if y ?9k x well1 ,i w try to s5d--! g5tle m9i/]s ( m]cy left ! room toge!r1 & ,i he>d no m4 ,pres5tly1 ! y\? ( :om ,i h be=e spok51 /ill at home enjoy+ 8 holiday's college vacation1 jo9$ me1 &1 betwe5 ! ex]cises ( an ent]ta9+ gymna/ic exhibition1 9 :i* he & ,willie 7 ! *ief p]=m]s1 regal$ me ) humor\s sket*es ( college adv5tures1 anecdotes ( ! pr(essors1 etc41 9 ! details ( "s ( :i* ,i ?9k he _h 8 quiet old nurse 9 8 m9d's eye1 z well z 8 fa!r's gue/4 ,:5 ,mrs4 ,?ompson resum$ h] accu/om$ seat at h] bus9ess-table1 z x might well be call$1 my agreeable "y ent]ta9] slid away f ! gr\p ab\t ! fire1 & 0 soon snugg$ d[n1 9 8 own favorite fa%ion1 ) 8 legs com=tably cross$ ov] ! top ( ! *air su/a9+ mammy's implem5ts1 *eek-by-j[l ) ! v5]able g5ius ( ! sew+-basket1 dipp+ into a newspap]1 & *att+1 at int]vals1 ) 8 humble fri5d4 ,once 9 a :ile ,i caught a s5t5ce l ?is3 ,i say1 mammy1 y c't beg9 to ?9k h[ glad ,i am y are gett+ d[n to my %irts6 ,su* "w z !y make wa%+ = a fell[ at college6 ,my black wa%]woman 7& su* a beauty z %e is--su* a little rosebud ( a m\?67 pret5ds to fa/5 ! loose buttons--n[1 !re is a specim5 ( h] p]=mances--j look6 ,! real tru? is1 ,mrs4 ,wel*1 t "m & y are ! only wom5 ,i "k ( :o c sew on a button wor? a p9--j ! only two1 by ,george6 ,n[1 !re's ,pi]re de ,c>radeaux1 "o ( our "y fell[s d[n !re--8 fri5ds all live 9 ,hayti1 or "s o!r unkn[n & un9habitable region1 y "k1 ov] ! sea--,i wi% y c\ld see 8 clo!s6 ,! way !y m5d at ! tailors6 ,b ! d>ns 9 8 /ock+s are ! funnie/4 ,he rooms ) me1 & s ,i he> him talk+ to himself1 9 ,fr5*4 ,i am afraid he swe>s1 sometimes--b ! way he f>es is en\gh to make a sa9t swe>6 ,& !n foll[$ a detail t caus$ mammy to wipe h] eyes 9 sympa?y ) ?is /range phase ( human woe1 9 alt]nation ) an occasional exclamation ( amusem5t--l1 ,y'll surely be ! dea? ( me1 ,ma/] ,sidney6 app>5tly =c$ spasmodically f h] lips1 despite ! self-impos$ taciturnity :i*1 ,i %rewdly suspect$1 my pres5ce creat$4 ,"m1 my rev]$ mat]nal primitive1 may ,i read y ?is anecdote8 ,colonel1 w y all[ me8--a respectful glance at ! book 9 my h&4 ,& squeez+ himself 9 f beh9d1 by "s utt]ly inconceivable india-rubb] pliancy1 betwe5 ! fire & 8 mu*-endur+ p>5t1 ! tall =m ( ! /ripl+ sl[ly subsid$ until ,i c\ld disc]n no?+ b a mass ( wavy black hair repos+ amid ! s(t folds ( 8 "m's morn+-g[n1 & a bit ( 8 newspap]4 ,?us dispos$1 app>5tly to ! entire satisfaction ( all conc]n$1 he read3 ,once1 :ile ! celebrat$ ,john ,kemble1 ! r5[n$ actor & acute critic1 0 /ill seat$ at ! d9n]-table ( an ,engli% nobleman1 ) :om he _h be5 d9+1 a s]vant ann\nc$ t ,mrs4 ,kemble await$ h] husb& 9 a c>riage at ! door4 ,"s "t elaps$1 & ! imp]sonator ( ,%akspe>e's mighty creations rema9$ immovable4 ,at l5g? ! s]vant1 re-ent]+1 said3 ',mrs4 ,kemble bids me say1 sir1 t %e is afraid ( gett+ ! rheumatiz4' ',add ism1' repli$ ! imp]turbable critic ( language1 & quietly cont9u$ 8 disc\rse ) 8 ho/4 ,if ,i %\ld ev] be compell$ to m>ry--:i*1 ( c\rse1 ,i nev] %all unless y dis9h]it me1 "m1 or mammy insi/s ^u leav+ u to keep h\se = t h&some wid[]1 9 ! long snuff ov]coat--?\gh ! respectable female ?us allud$ to did n ev5 glance up f h] /it*+1 ,i pla9ly m>k$ a little nod ( virtu\s defiance1 & a flutt]+ 9 ! crimp+s ( ! ample cap-bord]1 t pla9ly express$ desp]ation to ! hopes ( ! wid[] a=esaid--b if fate %\ld decree my 'atta9+ k "u difficulties1' ^u ?is subject1 ,i hope ,i'll be a little too dec5t to keep my wife sitt+ out doors 9 a ,london fog 7,i %all make a bridal t\r to ,europe1 ( c\rse71 :ile ,i am imbib+1 ev5 ) a 'nobleman4' ,speak+ ( ! tyranny ( fate1 ,i am1 mo/ reluctantly1 compell$ to deprive y ( my refre%+ conv]sation1 my de> & excell5t "m4 ,if my dilapidat$ l95 is re/or$ to its virg9 integrity3 9 o!r words1 if my %irt is done1 ,i propose retir+ to ! deepe/ %ades ( private life1 & gett+ myself up1 )\t ! slighte/ consid]ation = ! f9ancial affairs ( my honor$ mascul9e prog5itor1 = a morn+ call ^u ----1 ! =tunate y\?ful beauty ,i1 at pres5t1 honor ) my p>ticul> adoration4 ,s say+1 ,sir ,hopeful sl[ly em]g$ f 8 'loop-hole ( retreat1' & mak+ a pr(\nd obeisance to 8 gu>dian _s1 & ano!r to me1 a %ade less l[ly1 he took himself (f1 ) 8 l95 ov] 8 arm1 & a gr& p>t+ fl\ri% at ! door1 ) 8 hat ^u 8 walk+-/ick1 = ! especial b5efit ( 8 little bro!r1 :i* elicit$ a %\t ( unm+l$ admiration f ! juv5ile spectators t ne$ n h be5 despis$ by ,h]r ,alex&] himself4 ,dur+ d9n] t day1 z ! v>i$ & mo/ b\ntiful c\rse ( pa/ry1 etc41 0 ab\t to be remov$1 "y ,sidney said3 ,"m1 all[ me to relieve y ( ! l>ge/ half ( t solit>y-look+ piece ( m9ce-pie4 ,i am sorry ,i _c af=d to take ! :ole ( x "u my protect+ c>e4 ,my de> son1 repli$ my ho/ess1 pleasantly1 let me sugge/ ! attractions ( v>iety4 ,y h already done y\r devoir to ?is pie4 ,y\r fa!r pron\nces ! cocoanut excell5t--& !n1 z if 9 reply to ! look ( surprise t met h] good-humor$ sally1 %e add$1 9 a tone meant only = ! e>s ( ! y\?1 ?is happ5s to be ! la/1 & mammy eats no o!r1 y rememb]4 ,no great matt]1 ei!r2 to-morr[ w be bak+-day4 ,n[ ,i "k :y y took none y\rself1 "m1 answ]$ ,sidney1 *e]fully1 9 ! same aside mann]2 & ! placid smile on ! hospitable face ( ! 'home-"m' alone ackn[l$g$ h] recognition ( ! ascription ( self-d5ial to h]2 = x is n occasionally1 b always1 t ,9 ! cle> heav5 ( h] delightful eye1 ,an angel gu>d ( loves & graces lie4 ,adieu6 ,,uncle ,,hal4 ,,lett] ,v4 ,,mann]--,,practical ,,directions4 ,,my ,,de> ,,nephews3 ,?\gh good bre$+ is always & ev]y:]e ess5tially ! same1 !re are phases ( daily life1 especially dem&+ its exhibition4 ,mann] 9 ! /reet is "o ( ^!4 ,ev5 9 h\rs mo/ exclusively devot$ to bus9ess1 d n all[ y\rself to hurry along ) a cl\d$1 abs5t face & b5t head1 z if y =ev] felt ! foot ( ! e>?-god on y\r neck6 ,c>ry an erect & op5 br[ into ! v mid/ ( ! heat & burd5 ( ! day4 ,take "t to see y\r fri5ds1 z !y cross y 9 ! busy ?or\ghf>es ( life &1 at lea/ by a pass+ smile or a ge/ure ( recognition1 give tok5 t y are n resolv$ into a m]e money-mak+ ma*9e1 & bo? w be bett] = ?is fleet+ manife/ation ( ! inn] be+4 ,dur+ bus9ess h\rs & 9 cr[d$ bus9ess-/reets no man %\ld ev] /op ano!r1 :om he kn[s to be necess>ily con/antly occupi$ at su* times1 except ^u a matt] ( urg5t ne$1 & !n if he alone is to be b5efit$ by ! det5tion1 he %\ld briefly apologize & /ate 8 err& 9 z few words z possible4 ,b ! habit ( a *e]ful tone ( voice1 a cordial smile1 & fri5dly grasp ( ! h&1 :5 meet+ ^? ) :om "o is associat$ 9 social life1 is n to be reg>d$ z unimportant4 ,if y d n int5d to /op1 :5 meet+ a g5tleman fri5d1 recognize him z y approa*1 by a smile1 & t\*+ y\r hat salute him audibly )--,good morn+1 sir1 or ,i hope y are well1 sir1 or 7m famili>ly71 ,ah1 ,*>ley6--good morn+ to y4 ,b don't say1 ,h[ d' ye d1 sir1 :5 y _c expect to le>n1 nor call back z y pass1 some?+ t w cause him to l+]1 unc]ta9 :at y say4 ,if y wi% to /op a mom5t1 especially 9 a ?or\ghf>e1 reta9 ! h& y take1 :ile y retire a little out ( ! human curr5t2 & nev] fall into ! absurdity ( attempt+ to draw a tight or moi/5$ glove :ile ano!r waits ! sl[ process4 ,x is bett] to (f] ! glov$ h& z a rule1 )\t apology1 9 ! /reet4 ,if y are compell$ to deta9 a fri5d1 :5 he is walk+ ) a /rang]1 briefly b politely apologize to ! /rang]1 & keep no "o 9 durance vile long] ?an absolute necessity requires4 ,:5 ?us circum/anc$ y\rself1 respond *e]fully & c\rte\sly to ! apologetic phrase (f]$1 &1 draw+ a little aside1 occupy y\rself ) any?+ beside ! private conv]sation t int]rupts y\r walk4 ,sometimes circum/ances r5d] x decor\s to pass on ) "s c\rte\s phrase1 to /ep into "s neighbor+ booksell]'s1 etc41 or to make a rapid appo9tm5t = a re-union4 ,cultivate ! quick disc]nm5t1 ! ready tact1 t w eng5d] ease ( mann] "u ^? & simil> circum/ances requir+ prompt action4 ,nev] leave a fri5d sudd5ly 9 ! /reet1 ei!r to jo9 ano!r1 or = any o!r reason1 )\t an apology2 ! briefe/ phrase1 express$ 9 a cordial tone1 w suffice1 9 an em]g5cy4 ,^u pass+ s]vants1 or o!r inf]iors 9 /ation1 :om y wi% to recognize1 9 ! /reet1 x is a good practice1 )\t b[+ or t\*+ ! hat1 to salute !m 9 a k9dly voice4 ,:5 y meet a g5tleman :om y "k1 walk+ ) "o or m ladies1 ) :om y are n acqua9t$1 b[ ) grave respect to !m also4 ,polit5ess requires t ^u meet+ ladies & g5tlem5 toge!r1 ) bo? ( :om "o is acqua9t$1 t "o %\ld lift ! hat z he approa*es !m1 & b[+ fir/ to ! ladies1 include ! g5tleman 9 a sweep+ motion1 or a succe$+ b[1 z ! case p]mits4 ,%\ld y /op1 speak fir/ to ! lady1 b d n (f] to %ake h&s ) a lady 9 full morn+ co/ume1 %\ld y\r glove be d>k-color$ or y\r h& uncov]$4 ,aga9 lift y\r hat to ea*1 9 succession ( age or rank1 z a sub/itute = ?is dubi\s civility1 ) "s playful expression1 z ,i am sorry my glove is n q fre%1 ,mrs4 ----1 b y ne$ no assurance ( my be+ always ! mo/ devot$ ( y\r fri5ds or admir]s1 or ,really1 ,miss ----1 y are s beautifully dress$1 & look+ s *>m+ly1 t ,i d>e n v5ture too ne>6 ,& z y "p1 aga9 take y\r hat q (f1 lett+ ! p>ty pass y1 & on ! wall side ( ! /reet1 if t be practicable4 ,9 ! /reet ) o!r m51 c>efully give t prec$5ce to sup]ior age or /ation :i* is s becom+ 9 ! "y1 by tak+ ! out] side ( ! pavem5t1 or t ne>] ! c\nt] curr5t1 z circum/ances may make mo/ polite4 ,:5 y give1 or h an arm1 c>efully avoid all erratic movem5ts1 & keep /ep1 l a well-tra9$ soldi]6 ,t[>ds ladies1 9 ! /reets1 ! mo/ punctili\s obs]vance ( polit5ess is due4 ,walk+ ) !m1 "o %\ld1 ( c\rse1 assume ! relative position be/ adapt$ to protect !m f inconv5i5ce or dang]1 & c>efully note & relieve !m f ! approa* ( ei!r4 ,9 att5d+ !m into a /ore1 c41 always give !m prec$5ce1 hold+ ! door op5 f )\t1 if practicable4 ,if compell$ to pass be=e !m1 to att5d to ?is c\rtesy1 say1 all[ me1 or ) y\r p]mission1 etc4 ,meet+ ladies1 ! hat %\ld be tak5 (f z y b[1 & replac$ :5 y h pass$1 or1 if y pause to address !m1 politely rais$ aga9 z y quit !m4 ,:5 y are /opp$ by a lady fri5d 9 ! /reet1 at once place y\rself s z be/ to %ield h] f ! ?rong1 if y are 9 a cr[d1 or f pass+ vehicles1 etc41 & nev] by y\r mann] indicate ei!r surprise or emb>rassm5t ^u su* an occasion4 ,all[ h] to t]m9ate ! int]view1 & raise y\r hat q (f z y take leave ( h]4 ,:5 a /rang] lady addresses an inquiry to y 9 ! /reet1 or :5 y re/ore some?+ %e has inadv]t5tly dropp$1 t\* y\r hat c]emoni\sly1 & ) "s phrase or acc5t ( respect1 add grace to a civility4 ,if y h occasion to speak m ?an a ^w or two to a lady :om y may meet 9 walk+1 turn & accompany h] :ile y say :at y wi%1 &1 tak+ (f y\r hat1 :5 y )draw1 express y\r regret at los+ ! fur!r enjoym5t ( h] society1 or ! l4 ,if y wi% to jo9 a lady :om y see be=e y1 be c>eful 9 hurry+ =w>d n to incommode h] 7or o!rs1 inde$71 & d n speak s hurri$ly1 or l\dly1 z to />tle h]1 or arre/ att5tion1 & %\ld y h only a slight acqua9tance ) h]1 say1 z y assume a position at h] side1 ,) y\r p]mission1 madam1 ,i w att5d y1 or ,give me leave to jo9 y\r walk1 ,miss ---- etc4 ,( c\rse1 no well-br$ man ev] risks ! possibility ( intrusion 9 ?is way1 or ev] speaks fir/ to a lady to :om he has only _h a pass+ introduction4 ,9 ! latt] case1 y look at a lady z y advance t[>ds h]1 & await h] recognition4 ,speak+ ( an intrusion1 y %\ld be well assur$ t y w n make an awkw>d ?ird be=e y v5ture to atta* y\rself to a lady & g5tleman walk+ toge!r1 ?\gh y may ev5 "k !m v well2 & ! same rule holds good 9 a picture-gall]y1 rococo-%op1 or else:]e1 :5 two p]sons1 or a p>ty1 sit or walk toge!r4 ,e man is b\nd by ! laws ( c\rtesy1 to note any /reet accid5t t imp]ils ladies1 & at once to ha/5 to r5d] su* s]vice z ! occasion requires4 ,promptitude & self-possession may d good s]vice to humanity & ! fair1 at su* a juncture4 ,%\ld y obs]ve ladies :om y "k1 unatt5d$ by a g5tleman1 alight+ f or ent]+ a c>riage1 especially if !re is no footman1 & ! driv] ma9ta9s 8 seat1 at once advance1 hold ! door op51 & (f] y\r h&1 or protect a dress f ! :eel1 or ! l1 & b[+1 pass on1 all ne$$ s]vice r5d]$2 or1 if m famili>ity & y\r own wi% sanction x1 accompany !m :]e !y may *ance to be ent]+4 ,no g5]al rule c be laid d[n respect+ (f]+ ! arm to ladies 9 ! /reet4 ,:]e p]sons are kn[n & reside habitually1 local cu/om w usually be ! be/ guide4 ,at night1 ! arm %\ld always be t5d]$1 & s 9 asc5d+ ! multipli$ /eps ( a public build+1 etc41 = equally obvi\s reasons4 ,= simil> cause1 y g be=e ladies into *ur*1 into a cr[d$ conc]t-room1 etc41 :]ev]1 9 %ort1 !y are be/ aid$ 9 secur+ seats1 & escap+ jo/l+1 by ?is prec$5ce ( !m4 ,:5 att5d+ a /rang] lady1 9 visit+ ! not$ places ( y\r own city1 or ! l1 & :5 "o ( a p>ty = a long walk1 or ( travell]s1 x may (t5 be an imp]ative civility to pr(f] ! arm4 ,to relatives1 or eld]ly ladies1 ?is is always a prop] c\rtesy1 z x is to e woman1 :5 y c ?us mo/ effectually secure h] safety or h] com=t4 ,d n =get1 :5 walk+ ) eld]ly p1 or ladies1 to mod]ate ! headlong spe$ ( y\r usual /ep4 ,i w "h ent] my mo/ emphatic prote/ aga9/ a practice ( :i* ladies s ju/ly compla91--! too-frequ5t rud5ess ( m5 9 /ation+ !mselves at ! entrance ( *ur*es1 conc]t-rooms1 op]a h\ses1 etc41 = ! express purpose1 app>5tly1 ( />+ e mode/ woman :o may *ance to ent]1 out ( c\nt5ance4 ,no "o possess$ ( true good-bre$+ w indulge 9 a practice s at v>iance ) propriety4 ,if occasion dem&s y\r ?us rema9+ /ation>y ^u ! /eps or 9 ! portico ( a public edifice1 make room1 at once1 = ladies :o may be ent]+1 & avoid any appe>ance ( curiosity reg>d+ !m4 ,a simil> c\rse is suitable :5 occupy+ a place ^u ! /eps1 or at ! w9d[s ( a pump-room at a wat]+-place1 or ( a hotel4 ,c>efully avoid all semblance ( />+ at ladies pass+ 9 ! /reet1 alight+ f a c>riage1 etc41 & make no comm5t1 ev5 ( a complim5t>y nature1 9 a voice t c possibly rea* _! e>s4 ,s1 :5 walk+ 9 ! /reet1 if beauty or grace attract y\r att5tion1 let y\r reg>d be respectful1 &1 ev5 !n1 n too fix$4 ,an audible comm5t or exclamation1 address$ to a companion1 a laugh1 a famili> />e1 are ea* & all1 :5 any /rang]1 & m especially a woman1 is ! subject ( !m1 unh&some 9 ! extreme4 99 99 99 99 99 ,breakfa/+ "o morn+1 at ,we/ ,po9t1 ) an agreeable ,portuguese1 we *att$ = "s "t ov] ! newspap]s & our c(fee1 z we sat )9 view ( "o ( ! mo/ beautiful l&scapes x has ev] be5 my =tune to behold4 ,at l5g? our un-,am]ican indulg5ce 9 ?is respect1 became ! !me ( conv]sation betwe5 u4 ,p>don me1 said ! elegant =eign]1 b ?\gh ! ,am]icans are v k9d--a v pleasant p1 !y d n take en\gh ( "t = ^! ?+s1 at all4 ,!y d n only eat 9 a hurry1 b !y ev5 pass _! fri5ds 9 ! /reet1 sometimes1 )\t speak+ to !m6 ,i rememb] la/ w9t]1 9 ,philadelphia1 :]e ,i 0 "s mon?s1 ,i met "o day1 9 ,*e/nut /reet1 a g5tleman :om ,i knew v well1 & he pass$ me )\t speak+4 ,i made up my m9d at once1 t ?is %all n happ5 aga91 s ! next "t ,i saw him com+1 ,i look$ into a %op w9d[1 or at some?+1 & did n see him4 ,he came to me & said--,good morn+1 ,mr4 ,a----6 :at is ! matt] ) y1 t y d n speak to me8 or some?+ l t4 ,i answ]$1 t he _h cut me 9 ! /reet 7,i ?9k t is :at y call x67 two or ?ree days be=e1 & t ,i nev] w p]mit myself to be treat$ 9 ?is mann]4 ,!n he said1 t ,i mu/ excuse him1 t he mu/ h be5 9 bus9ess & did n see me1 & s on4 ,b ?is is n ! way ( a g5tleman 9 my c\ntry6 ,y mu/ imag9e = y\rselves ! d\ble effect1 l5t to ! words ( my companion by 8 =eign action & imp]fect pronunciation1 & ! slight curl ( 8 d>k m\/a*e z he emphasiz$ ! words ,i h und]scor$4 99 99 99 99 99 ,:at a h>um-sc>um fell[ t ,james ,condon is6 exclaim$ a "y lady1 9 my he>+4 ,i _h reason to rep5t decl9+ to drive to ! conc]t la/ night1 ,i assure y6 ,! moon1 ^u :i* ,i _h c\nt$1 0 obscur$1 & he n only hurri$ me along 7?\gh we _h pl5ty ( "t1 z ,i 0 q ready :5 he came71 at brea?less spe$1 b actually dragg$ me ov] a heap ( rubbi%1 9 cross+ ! /reet1 ^u :i* ,i ne>ly tumbl$ d[n1 ?\gh ,i _h 8 arm4 ,:5 we rea*$ ! place1 ,i 0 s heat$ & flurri$ t ,i c\ld n half enjoy ! music1 & ?is morn+ ,i f9d n only t my h&some new boots are completely spoil$1 b t ,i h any quantity ( lime ^u ! bottom ( ! dress ,i wore1 & my pretty fan1 :i* he mu/ ne$s insi/ ^u c>ry+ = me1 sadly brok56 99 99 99 99 99 ,i h se5 ev]y?+ & ev]ybody ,i wi%1 9 ,london1 except ! ,duke ( ,well+ton1 said a sprightly lady ^: e>ly morn+ walk pa/ ,apsley ,h\se--! t[n resid5ce ( ! ,iron ,duke--,i 0 att5d+ "s ye>s s9ce1 e di/+ui%$ man1 except ! ,h]o ( ,wat]loo4 ,i hope ,i %all n lose t pleasure6 ,y may h t pleasure n[1 madam6 exclaim$ a g5tleman1 pass+ u & rapidly walk+ =w>d1 9 ^: erect figure & v n>r[ brimm$ hat1 ,i at once recogniz$ ! object ( my companion's hi!rto unsatisfi$ curiosity4 ,/roll+ 9 ,k5s+ton ,p>k1 dur+ t same morn+1 & at an h\r too unfa%ionably e>ly = a cr[d1 ) my fair *>ge1 ,i drew h] g5tly aside1 z %e lean$ on my arm1 f "s slight ob/ruction 9 our pa?1 :i* %e did n obs]ve1 & :i* might o!rwise h incommod$ h]4 ,really ,colonel ,lunettes1 said %e1 y\r wat*ful polit5ess rem9ds me ( my de> fa!r's4 ,y g5tlem5 ( ! old s*ool s mu* surpass mod]n beaux 9 c\rtesy6 ,i well rememb] ! la/ walk ,i _h 9 ,broadway ) papa1 be=e we sail$4 ,mrs4 ,w---- & ,i 7 mak+ a morn+ visit1 q up t[n = u ,brooklynites--9 ,union ,place1 ^u a bride1 :5 :o %\ld also arrive b papa4 ,:5 we took leave1 he accompani$ u1 & f9d+ t we _h tak5 a fancy to walk all ! way to ! f]ry1 insi/$ ^u go+ ) u--only ?9k1 at 8 age1 & s luxuri\s 9 8 habits1 too6 ,z he is a little h>d ( he>+1 & likes always to talk ) ,mrs4 ,w----1 :o is a great favorite ( 81 ,i insi/$ ^u 8 walk+ betwe5 u--t ,i might h 8 arm1 & yet n int]f]e ) 8 conv]sation4 ,?is1 ( c\rse1 br\ght me on ! outside4 ,b ,i _c describe to y ! wat*ful c>e he _h = me1 all ! way4 ,at ! slighte/ cr[d+ he held me s firmly--saw e sw]ve ( ! vehicles t[>ds u1 & w\ld hold my dress away f e r\gh box or s1 t lumb]$ ! sidewalk1 & e n[ & !n he w\ld say--',m9nie1 w\ldn't y be m com=table on my o!r arm8 ,i am afraid y w be hurt !re6' ,at ! ,brooklyn f]ry he 0 to leave u1 z he c\ld n g ov] to d9e t day4 ,see+ a cr[d at ! door ( ! (fice1 he ha/5$ a little be=e u to pay ! f>e1 & !n saw u safely ?r\gh ! press1 tak+ leave ( me z politely z ( ,mrs4 ,w----4 ',:at an elegant g5tleman y\r fa!r is6' cri$ out ,mrs4 ,w----1 z soon z he 0 gone1 'he always rem9ds me ( ! descriptions we read ( ! *ivalr\s c\rtesy ( knights ( old5 "t2 x is l li/5+ to a h]oic ballad to be ) him1 & receive 8 polit5ess4' ,i "k y won't laugh at me1 ,colonel1 :5 ,i say t ! memory ( t simple incid5t is /ill z fre% 9 my he>t1 z ?\gh no ocean voyage & long travel _h come betwe52 & ,i c truly say t ,i 0 pr\d] ( my cavali] att5dant t day1 ?an ,i ev] 0 ( all ! "y m5 toge!r1 :o ev] walk$ ,broadway1 ) me4 ,! tremul\s tones1 ! gli/5+ eyes1 & ! gl[+ *eeks ( ! fair "y speak] atte/$ ! tru? ( h] filial boa/1 & ,i--b y mu/ draw y\r own morals6 ,pres5tly we resum$ our *at1 & ! !me ( ! mom5t toge!r4 ,i well recollect1 said my companion1 9 ! c\rse ( our discussion1 ! impression produc$ ^u me1 9 my girlhood1 by ! mann]s ( a "y g5tleman1 :o 0 my groomsman at ! w$d+ ( a "y fri5d4 ,"s ( ! lessons ( good bre$+ taught me by 8 example1 ,i %all nev] =get1 ,i ?9k4 ,i 0 ! mo/ ba%ful creature 9 ! _w at t "t1 & he q won my he>t by ! polit5ess ) :i* he set me at ease1 at once1 :5 he came to take me away 9 a c>riage to jo9 my "y fri5ds4 ,b t 0 n ! po9t3 ! next morn+ aft] ! w$d+1 we 7 all to att5d ! 'happy pair' z f> z ,s>atoga1 on _! w$d+-t\r2 t is1 ! bridesmaids & bridesm54 ,at ,s*5ectady1 we 7 put into an old-fa%ion$ c>1 divid$ into comp>tm5ts4 ,j z we 7 ab\t to />t1 a s+ul>ly tall1 gaunt1 ,yankeefi$-look+ eld]ly woman scrambl$ into our little box ( a place1 & seat$ h]self4 ,we 7 fairly (f1 be=e %e seem$ fully to realize ! trials ( h] new position4 ,%e did n say1 9 ! language ( ! popul> song1 ',i ?9k !re mu/ be dang] ',mong s _m sp>ks6' b %e look$ z ?\gh %e fe>$ hav+ fall5 among ! ,phili/9es2 &1 ,i am a%am$ to say t "s ( our m]ry p>ty made no scruple ( privately amus+ !mselves ) h] peculi>ities ( dress & mann]4 ,mr4 ,h5ry1 h[ev] 7my groomsman71 address$ "s polite rem>ks to h]1 9 s grave & respectful a mann] z soon to conv9ce h] ( 8 s9c]ity1 & z c>efully wat*$ ! sp>ks t fell ^u h] ?ick wor/$ g[n1 z ^? t annoy$ ! re/ ( u4 ,at ! fir/ /opp+-place1 y may be v sure t ! unwill+ intrud] 0 9 ha/e to *ange h] seat4 ',d y wi% to get out1 madam6' inquir$ ,mr4 ,h5ry2 'all[ me to help y2' & b\nd+ out1 he assi/$ h] d[n ! high /ep1 z c>efully & respectfully z ?\gh %e 7 "s high dame ( rank & fa%ion4 ,i am afraid t1 ?\gh ,i did n actually jo9 9 ! m]rim5t ( my ?\ghtless fri5ds1 ,i des]v$ ! /+ ( consci5ce t s]v$ to fa/5 ?is little incid5t s firmly 9 my remembrance4 ,p]haps ,i 01 = ?is reason1 ! m impress$ by ano!r pro( ( ! ev]-ready polit5ess ( ?is g5tleman1 :o made su* an impression ^u my girli% fancy4 ,we d9$ at ,ball/on1 on our way to ,s>atoga1 & aft] d9n]1 ,i ask$ ,mr4 ,h5ry1 ) :om1 9 spite ( my fir/ awe ( 8 sup]iority ( ye>s & poli%1 ,i began to feel q at ease1 to run d[n ) me to "o ( ! ,spr+s1 = a glass ( wat]1 be=e we %\ld resume our j\rney4 ,s he good-natur$ly left ! g5tlem5 7n[ ,i "k t he may h wi%$ to smoke7 toge!r at ! table1 & accompani$ me4 ,b n[ = my d5\m5t4 ,j z we 7 9 a n>r[ place1 betwe5 a high1 /eep bank & ! track1 ! c>s came ru%+ t[>ds u4 ,9 an in/ant1 quick] ?an ?\ght1 ,mr4 ,h5ry _h transf]r$ me f ! arm next ! c>s--because m remov$ f ! edge ( ! bank--to ! o!r arm1 ?us plac+ 8 p]son betwe5 me & any pass+ dang]1 & ) su* a quiet1 re-assur+ mann]6 ,y smile1 ,colonel--b1 really--well1 y see :at an impression x made ^u my y\?ful s5sibilities6 99 99 99 99 99 ,oh1 girls1 su* a *>m+ adv5ture z ,i _h ?is ev5+6 exclaim$ ,m>g>et1 z a bevy ( fair "y creatures clu/]$ toge!r be=e ! fire 9 a draw+-room :]e ,i 0 seat$ aft] d9n]1 ) my newspap]4 ,my att5tion 0 arre/$ by ! peculi> animation ) :i* ^! words 7 pron\nc$1 & ,i glanc$ at ! gr\p1 ov] ! top ( my spectacles4 ,!y rem9d$ me ( s _m brilliant-hu$ butt]flies1 9 _! bright-color$ w9t] dresses1 & ) _! light1 wavy motions z !y settl$ !mselves1 "o on a pile ( cu%ions1 o!rs on a l[ ottoman1 & two pretty fairies on ! he>?-rug1 ea* utt]+ "s exclamation ( gratification at ! prospect ( amusem5t4 ,n[1 don't expect any?+ extraord9>y or dreadful1 y silly creatures2 ,i h no 'hair-bread? 'scapes by l& or sea' to ent]ta9 y )4 ,c't "o h a '*>m+ adv5ture1' & yet h no?+ to tell8 ,b d tell u all !re is to tell1 de> ,miss ----4 ,d1 please1 ?is v mom5t1 entreat$ "o ( ! fairies1 l9k+ h] arms ar\nd h] companion1 & m+l+ h] gold5 r+lets ) ! d>k] locks ( ! head ^u :i* h] own lov+ly re/$4 ,& a little conc]t ( simil> plead+s foll[$4 ,?is prelude ov]1 ! tantaliz+ adv5turess began3 ,be=e ,i w5t ov] to ,new ,york ?is morn+1 ,i wrote a little note to ,m>y ,bo/wick1 tell+ h] all ab\t our arrangem5ts = ! ,*ri/mas-tree1 & *>g+ h] n to fail to come to u on ,*ri/mas eve1 & all ab\t x1 = fe> t1 z ,i _h s mu* to accompli%1 ,i might n be able to g up to ,tw5ty-?ird /reet1 & return home 9 "t to meet y all "h4 ,my plan 0 to keep x until ,i 0 decid$1 & !n1 if oblig$ to s5d x1 to put x 9 "o ( ! ,city ,express lett]-boxes4 ,well1 by ! "t ,i 0 ?r\gh ) all my important err&s1 x 0 "t = me to turn my /eps homew>d4 ,s1 happ5+ la/ at ,tiffany's1 to get !--,i mean1 ,i ask$ at ,tiffany's = "o ( ! places :]e a box is kept 9 t neighborhood1 & 0 told t !re 0 "o 9 a druggi/'s1 q ne>--j above4 ,hurry+ along1 ,i mu/ h pass$ ! place1 & /opp$ some:]e n f> bel[ ',taylor's1' to see exactly :]e ,i 04 ,"t 0 fly+1 & x 0 really almo/ gr[+ d>k2 s ,i v5tur$ to inquire ( a g5tleman :o 0 pass+1 ?\gh an entire /rang]1 = ! druggi/'s4 ',i ?9k x is bel[1 ne> ! ,a/or ,h\se1' said he1 ) su* an appe>ance ( int]e/ z to embold5 me to m5tion :at ,i 0 9 se>* (4 ',if t is all1' he repli$1 ',i d>e say !re is "o ne>]4 ,let me see1' glanc+ ar\nd1 ',i ?9k !re is "o on ! opposite corn]--,i w see4' ',i h no "r to give y t tr\ble1 sir1' said ,i4 ',yes y h--x is :at e man owes to y\r sex4' ',y are v good1 sir2 b ,i am sure ,i c make ! inquiry = myself4' ',no1 x is a tav]n1 :]e y _c prop]ly g alone6 ,rema9 "h1 & ,i w asc]ta9 = y4' ,be=e ,i c\ld repeat my ?anks1 ! g5tleman 0 half across ! /reet4 ,hop+ to facilitate matt]s1 ,i foll[$ him to ! opposite pavem5t1 & /ood :]e he w\ld obs]ve me ^u com+ out ( ! door ,i _h se5 him ent]4 ,i held ! note & my porte-monnaie ready 9 my h&4 ',!re is a box "h1' said my k9d fri5d1 return+1 'if y w intru/ me ) y\r lett]1 ,i w deposit x = y4' ',y are v good1 sir2 ,i w\ld l to pay x1' ,i answ]$1 op5+ my porte-monnaie4 ,he took ! lett] quickly1 & prev5t$ my int5d$ (f] ( ! po/age s decid$ly1 t ,i did n d>e insi/4 ,b1 by ?is "t1 ,i really c\ld n refra9 f ! expression ( m ?an an ord9>y ackn[l$gm5t3 ',i h to ?ank y1 sir1' said ,i1 'n only = a real k9dness to a /rang]1 b = a pleasant memory1 :i* ,i %all n soon lose4 ,su* c\rtesy is too unusual to be soon =gott56 ',h[ f> "o little c&le sometimes ?r[s its rays6'--_m ?anks & good ev5+1 sir6' ,i _h /ill "o m err& 9 ,canal /reet1 b ,i /ay$ on ! 'unfa%ionable side' ( ! /reet1 & w5t up1 to avoid ! awkw>dness ( re-cross+ ) ! g5tleman1 & ! possibility ( impos+ any fur!r tax ^u 8 polit5ess--bless him6 ,i wasn't half z we>y aft] ,i met him1 & my he>t has be5 9 a gl[ ev] s9ce6 ,bravo6 ,bravissimo6 e*o$ r\nd ! room1 9 v>i\s waves ( silv]y s\nd4 ,is t all1 ,miss ----8 inquir$ ! only boy ( ! p>ty1 unless y except ! approa* to second *ildhood ensconc$ beh9d ! newspap]1 & n[ act+ ! amiable "p ( report]1 = y\r b5efit4 ,all1 unless ,i add t ,i occasionally glanc$ cauti\sly ov]1 to cat* ! =m ( my k9d fri5d1 z ,i hurri$ along1 t ,i might n aga9 cross 8 pa?2 b ,i did n 'calculate' successfully aft] all2 =1 z ,i ran across ,broadway1 at ,canal /reet corn]1 he 0 a little ne>] ?an ,i _h expect$4 ,i b[$ slightly1 & hurri$ on3--b wasn't x beautiful8 ,su* *ivalr\s s5tim5ts t[>ds wom53 ',x is :at we all owe y\r sex6' ,& 8 mann] 0 m expressive ?an 8 words--s g5tle & quiet6 ,no /age effect---- ,b y quot$ ,%akespe>e1 ins9uat$ a pretty piece ( malice on ! ottoman4 ,i c\ldn't help x1 if ,i did6 ,i 0 surpris$ out ( ! use ( ord9>y language by an extraord9>y occasion4 ,if y are go+ to ridicule me1 ,i %all be sorry ,i told y2 = x is "o ( ! pleasante/ ?+s t has happ5$ to me 9 a great :ile6 ,!re 0 ,i1 9 my incognito-dress1 z ,i call x1 we>y & pale1 no?+ ab\t me to attract int]e/1 ,i am sure6 ,i wi% su* m5 7 m common 9 ?is _w1 !y w\ld elevate ! race6 ,i decl>e1 c\s9 ,maggie1 y are gr[+ en?usia/ic6 ,i hav5't se5 su* beam+ eyes & su* a brilliant color = a long "t6 ,0 ?is mo/ gallant knight ( y\rs a "y g5tleman1 may ,i ask8 ,! lady ?us que/ion$ seem$ to reflect a mom5t be=e %e repli$3 ,if y mean to inquire :e!r he 0 a :isk]$1 m\/a*$ elegant1 n a bit ( x6 ,i %\ld n h address$ su* a man 9 ! /reet4 ,on ! contr>y1 he 0---- ,m>ri$1 ,i am afraid6 int]rupt$ pretty mis*ief on ! ottoman1 giggl+ beh9d h] next neighbor4 ,i d>e say he may h be51 pursu$ ! n>rator1 quietly4 ,no v "y man1 ev5 if he _h wi%$ to be polite to a /rang] nei!r "y nor beautiful1 :i* is v d\btful1 w\ld h exhibit$ ! graceful self-possession & easy polit5ess ( ?is g5tleman3--he 01 probably1 go+ to 8 home 9 ! upp] "p ( ! city aft] a bus9ess-day4 ,z ,i rememb] 8 dress1 ?\gh1 ( c\rse1 ,i _h no ?\ght ab\t x at ! "t1 x 0 ! simple1 unnoticeable attire ( an ,am]ican g5tleman :5 engag$ 9 bus9ess occupations--ev]y?+ ab\t him1 z ,i recall 8 pres5ce1 0 9 keep+--uno/5tati\s1 quiet1 appropriate6 ,i %all long pres]ve 8 portrait 9 my picture-gall]y ( memory1 & ,i am pr\d to believe t he is my own c\ntryman6 ,c\s9 ,maggie always says1 rem>k$ "o ( h] auditors1 t ,am]icans are ! mo/ truly polite m5 %e has met---- ,yes1 return$ ! en?usia/1 ?\gh sometimes want+ 9 m]e surface-poli%-- ',:]e'er ,i roam1 :atev] l&s ,i see1 ,my he>t1 untravell$1 fondly turns to'---- my own de>1 honor$ c\ntrym5--m truly *ivalr\s1 m truly j t[>ds our sex1 ?an ! m5 ( any o!r l&6 ,i nev] yet appeal$ to "o ( !m = aid1 = c\rtesy1 z a woman1 & z a woman %\ld1 9 va94 ,& ,i nev]1 sc>cely1 am s plac$ z to h occasion = k9dness--real k9dness--)\t receiv+ x1 unask$4 ,! o!r day1 = in/ance1 caught 9 a sudd5 %[]1 ,i /ood wait+ = a /age1 'd[n t[n1' 9 ,broadway4 ,!re 0 su* a jam t ,i 0 afraid to try & get into "o t /opp$ q ne> ! sidewalk4 ,a policeman1 at t mom5t1 ask$ me :e!r ,i wi%$ to get 91 &1 hold+ my arm1 /epp$ ov] ! curb ) me4 ',i don't "k :at ! ladies w\ld d )\t ! aid ( y\r corps1 sometimes1 9 ^! cr[ds1' said ,i4 ',if ! ladies w accept our s]vices1 we are pr\d1 madam1' answ]$ he4 ',i am v glad to d s1' return$ ,i2 & well ,i might1 =1 at t in/ant1 z ,i 0 on ! po9t ( sett+ my foot on ! /ep ( ! omnibus1 ! horse atta*$ to a c>t next beh9d sudd5ly />t$ =w>d1 & left no space betwe5 8 head & ! door ( ! /age4 ,i %runk back1 z y may imag9e1 & said ,i w\ld walk1 9 spite ( ! ra94 ,b ! policeman enc\rag$ me1 & call$ out to ! c>man to fall back4 ,at t in/ant1 ,i obs]v$ a g5tleman come out ^u ! /ep ( ! /age4 ,) a s+le imp]i\s ge/ure1 & ! /]ne/ face1 he drove back ! horse1 & spr++ into ! omnibus1 held ! door op5 ) "o h&1 & ext5d$ ! o!r to me4 ,to be sure1 ! policeman almo/ p9*$ my arm 9 two1 9 8 ef=t to keep me safe1 b ,i 01 at la/1 seat$ ) :ole bones & a grateful he>t1 at ! side ( my brave1 k9d *ampion4 ,z soon z ,i recov]$ brea?1 ,i 0 curi\s to see aga9 ! face ^: expression _h arre/$ my att5tion 7( c\rse1 ,i did n wait = brea? to ?ank him71 & to note ! ext]nal *>act]i/ics ( a man :o w\ld impulsively r5d] su* s]vice to a woman--l ,*>les ,lamb--7de>1 g5tle ,*>les ,lamb67 hold+ 8 umbrella ov] ! head ( a wa%]woman1 because %e 0 a woman6 ,well1 my fri5d 0 look+ /raight be=e him1 app>5tly :olly unconsci\s ( ! exi/5ce ( ! trembl+ be+ he _h s humanely befri5d$1 ) ! mo/ imp5etrable face imag9able1 & a sort ( ab/ract$ mann]4 ,pres5tly ,i desir$ to op5 ! w9d[ beh9d me--/ill n q recov]$ f my fright & flutt]4 ,almo/ be=e my h& 0 on ! glass1 my c\rte\s neighbor reliev$ me ( my task4 ,aga9 ,i r5d]$ cordial ?anks1 & aga91 z soon z delicacy p]mitt$1 glanc$ furtively at ! face beside me4 ,no?+ to rew>d my scrut9y 0 !re reveal$2 ! same absorb$1 fix$ expression1 ! same seem+ unconsci\sness6 ,b c y d\bt t a noble1 manly nature 0 veil$ b5ea? t calm face & quiet mann]--a nature t w\ld gleam out 9 an in/ant1 %\ld humanity prompt1 or wrong excite8 ,& ,i c\ld tell y numb]less su* anecdotes--all illu/rative ( my favorite !ory4 ,s c\ld we all1 said ano!r lady1 ,i h no d\bt1 if we only rememb]$ !m4 ,i nev] =get any?+ ( t k9d1 return$ ,m>g>et4 ,x is to me l a /ra9 ( f9e music1 act$ poetry1 if ,i may use su* a phrase4 ,su* incid5ts make1 = me1 ! poetry ( real life1 inde$6 ,!y inspire 9 my he>t1 ',! /ill1 sweet music ( humanity4' ,"o magnific5t moonlight night1 :ile ,i 0 9 ,rome ) y\r c\s9s & ! ,w----s1 a p>ty 0 =m$ to visit ! ,coliseum4 ,t :imsical creature1 ,grace1 :om ,i _h m ?an once detect$ 9 a disposition to fall beh9d ! re/ ( ! company1 z we /roll$ sl[ly ?r\gh ! ru9s1 at l5g? /ole up to me1 z ,i paus$ a little ap>t f ! gr\p1 & tw9+ h] arm )9 m9e1 :isp]$ s(tly3 ,d1 de> ,uncle ,hal1 come ?is way ) me = a few mom5ts6 ,yield+ to ! impulse %e gave me1 we 7 pres5tly dis5gag$ f our companions1 &1 lean+1 z if by mutual agreem5t1 aga9/ a pill>4 ,:at a luxury x is to be quiet6 exclaim$ y\r c\s91 ) a sigh ( relief4 ,h[ t little ,miss ,b---- does *att]6 ,really x is pr(anation to ?9k or speak ( common ?+s to-night1 & "h6 ,well1 my fair ,epicurean1 return$ ,i1 s9ce ----',sil5ce1 l a p\ltice comes ,to heal ! bl[s ( s\nd1' y %all rew>d me = my indulg5ce 9 att5d+ y1 by repeat+ "s ( ,byron's apropos l9es1 = me z we /& "h-- ,at y\r pleasure1 de> uncle4 ,pres5tly %e began1 9 a subdu$ tone1 z if afraid ( di/urb+ ! dreams ( ano!r1 or z if half li/5+ :ile %e spoke to ! tread ( ^? ',^: di/ant foot/eps e*o ,?r\gh ! corridors ( ,"t2' b gradually los+ all consci\sness1 save t ( ! inspiration ( ! b>d1 our fair en?usia/ rea*$ a climax ( eloqu5ce ) ! words-- ',! azure gloom ,( an ,italian night1 :]e ! deep skies assume ,hues :i* h words1 & speak to ye ( ,heav51 ,floats o'er ?is va/ & wondr\s monum5t1'-- & %e /ret*$ out h] arm1 ) an impulsive ge/ure1 z %e spoke4 ,i p]ceiv$ a sudd5 recoil1 at ! in/ant1 ( h] dilat+ =m1 &1 be=e ,i c\ld devise an explanation1 he>d ! words1 ,y are my prison]1 madam1 & discov]$ a g5tleman /&+ 9 ! deep %ad[ ( ! pill>1 close at h] side1 busily endeavor+ to dis5tangle ! fr+e ( h] %awl f ! buttons ( 8 coat4 ,i rememb]$1 aft]w>ds1 hav+ notic$ 9 pass+1 sometime be=e1 a %ad[y figure /&+ ) fold$ arms & upturn$ face1 half lo/ 9 ! deep %ad[ ( a pill>1 app>5tly q unconsci\s ( ! vic9ity ( ! *att]+ ephem]a flutt]+ by 8 retreat4 ,i at once surmis$ t ,grace & ,i _h approa*$ f ! o!r side1 & inadv]t5tly /ation$ ourselves ne> ?is ae/hetical devotee--s ne> t y\r c\s91 9 ! excitem5t ( h] eloqu5ce1 _h fa/5$ a lasso ^u ! dress ( ! /rang]4 ,y are my prison]1 madam1 he said1 9 ,fr5*4 ,! words 7 simple en\gh1 n s apposite b t _m an "o might h utt]$ !m "u simil> circum/ances4 ,yet !y 7 replete ) mean+1 convey$ by ! subtle aid ( intonation & ( mann]4 ,! mo/ *ivalr\s c\rtesy1 ! mo/ exquisite ref9em5t1 7 fully express$ 9 t brief s5t5ce4 ,i h no fe>s ei!r = my purse1 or my life1 return$ ! quick-witt$ lady ?us address$1 aid+ 9 ! requir$ dis5tanglem5t4 ,y ne$ h none1 rejo9$ ! g5tleman1 ?\gh ! laws ( *ivalry entitle me to dem& a goodly ransom = s fair a prize--glanc+ politely t[>ds me4 ,accept1 at lea/1 ! poor gu]don ( ?is tok5 ( my ?anks1 said ! en?usia/ ( ! mom5t1 t5d]+ a beautiful fl[]1 :i* 0 opportunely loos5$ f h] bosom by ! slight d]angem5t ( h] dress4 ,x w be a treasur$ mem5to1 answ]$ ! /rang]1 receiv+ ! pr(f]$ gift ) graceful respect1 &1 b[+ ) ! mo/ c\rtly def]5ce1 he walk$ rapidly away1 z lo?1 by l+]+ "o ne$less mom5t1 to seem intrusive4 ,:at a voice6 exclaim$ ,grace1 z ! retreat+ figure disappe>$ beh9d ! fragm5t ( a fall5 column1 bli! z ! mat9 tone ( a l>k1 &---- ,cle> z ! note ( ! cl>ion t />tl$ y s ^u ! ,appian ,way1 ! o!r day1 ,i sugge/$1 & inde$1 ,i am n sure t !re 0 n a little tremor 9 y\r f+]s1 ?is "t1 my brave lady1 & t y did n hold j a little tight] fa/ ! arm ( y\r old uncle4 ,:at nons5se1 ,uncle ,hal6--c\ld any?+ be m delicately reassur+--admitt+ t ,i 0 />tl$1 at fir/1--?an ! :ole be>+ ( ! g5tleman8 ,%\ld y "k him aga98 ,i que/ion$4 ,i ?9k ,i %\ld1 7 x only by ! diamond he wore1 %e repli$1 ) a little laugh at ! woman's reason4 ,did y obs]ve x uncle1 z 8 mac9to% 0 op5$ by ! pull+ ( t silly fr+e--really x might grace ! cresc5t ( ,dian h]self1 on a gala-night--x 0 a "y />6 b ,i also saw 8 face di/9ctly z he rais$ 8 hat4 ,well1 n[ = ! d5\m5t ( my /ory--= e romantic adv5ture %\ld prop]ly h a d5\m5t4 ,z we 7 all rid+ on ! ,campagna a few days aft]w>ds1 ! usual intimation 0 giv5 ( ! approa* ( ! cortege ( ! ,pope4 ,( c\rse we w5t ?r\gh ! mumm]y ( )draw+1 :ile ! poor old man 0 hurri$ along 9 8 air+4 ,/&+ ?us toge!r1 a p>ty ( g5tlem5 rode rapidly up1 &1 recogniz+ "s ( our p>ty1 jo9$ u4 ,sc>cely 7 ! usual greet+s ov]1 :5 ,grace1 re9+ h] horse ne> me1 said1 9 a l[ tone3 ,uncle1 !re is ! 'bright p>ticul> />' ( ! o!r night 9 ! ,coliseum2 ,i "k ,i am n mi/ak54 ,& s x prov$--! poli%$1 graceful /rang] 0 n a ,pr9ce incognito1 n ev5 an acreless c\nt1 ^: be/ claim to respect consi/$ 9 h]$it>y titles & c\rtly mann]s1 b a "y ,am]ican arti/1 full ( activity1 en?usiasm & g5ius1 :o _h n =gott5 to give beauty to ! casket1 because x en%r9$ a gem ( high value4 ,apropos ( gems--,i aft]w>ds le>n$ t ! sup]b brilliant he always wore on 8 brea/ 0 a tok5 ( ! gratitude ( a di/+ui%$ & munific5t patron & fri5d1 = :om ?is *ild ( feel+ & g5ius _h successfully inc>nat$ all t 0 e>?ly ( "o lov$ & lo/4 ,we subsequ5tly became well acqua9t$ ) our gift$ c\ntryman1 & a "r good fell[ he prov$4 ,we met him con/antly 9 society1 :ile at ,flor5ce--! ,italian ,p>adise ( ,am]icans1 z ,miss ---- always call$ x--:]e 8 g5ial mann]s1 ! type ( a g5ial nature1 made him a g5]al favorite1 z well ) natives z =eign]s4 ,soon aft] he 0 nam$ to me t day on ! ,campagna1 y\r c\s91 :o _h aga9 mov$ f my side1 turn$ h] face t[>ds u4 ,! movem5t arre/$ ! att5tion ( my companion--he glanc$ inquir+ly at me4 ,i ?9k ,i am n mi/ak51 sir2 h we n met be=e8 & ! same exquisite c\rtesy illum9$ 8 face t _h s impress$ me previ\sly4 ,may ,i ask ! honor ( a pres5tation to my sometime prison]8 ,really1 sir1 ,i ov]he>d ,grace confess+1 9 h] sprightlie/ tones1 z1 ! two p>ties unit+ = ! nonce1 we all rode on toge!r2 really1 sir1 ,i rememb] to h be5 secretly rejoic$ at hav+ left my he>t1 wat*1 & o!r valuables1 safely lock$ up at home1 :5 ,i f\nd myself 9 su* a dang]\s-look+ neighborhood4 ,& ,i /ill indulge ! regret t my pr(ession did n fully entitle me to reta9 possession1 n only ( ! %awl1 :i*1 no d\bt1 0 a camel's hair ( unkn[n value1 b ( ! embodi$ poetry x enwrapp$4 ,y seem q to ov]look ! fact t ,i 0 gu>d$1 l a damsel ( old1 by a d\ghty knight4 ,i wi% ,i c\ld half describe ! dextr\s twirl ( ! m\/a*e1 & ! quickly-%ad[$ br[ t sudd5ly trans=m$ t lum9\s & hone/ face into t ( ! d>k1 moody brig&1 z1 fumbl+ 9 8 bosom ! :ile1 z ab\t to un%ea? a dagg]1 he gr[l$1 9 mock-h]oic mann]--,x 7 easy to f9d means to sil5ce su* an oppon5t1 ) su* a rew>d 9 view6 ,! m]ry laugh ) :i* ,grace receiv$ ?is sally1 prov$ t %e1 at lea/1 lik$ ! v]satility ( mann] possess$ by h] gallant att5dant4 99 99 99 99 99 ,t\*+ ! electric *a9 ( memory1 causes ano!r l9k to vibrate1 & ,i am rem9d$ ( my promise1 made 9 a =m] lett]1 to tell y ab\t ! ,am]ican girl ^: beautiful arm ?rew ,p[]s into raptures4 ,y w1 p]haps1 recollect t ,i allud$ to my hav+ met abroad ! h]o9e ( ! cornelian pate anecdote4 ,i assure y1 ,i _h ample occasion1 m ?an once1 to be pr\d ( my lovely c\ntrywoman1 9 ! mo/ di/+ui%$ ,european circles--& by t t]m ,i d n ref] to di/9ction creat$ by m]e rank4 ,b to my tale3 ,"o day1 dur+ our mutual soj\rn 9 h] well-nam$ ,italian ,p>adise1 ,miss ----1 & h] fa!r1 9 accordance ) a previ\s arrangem5t1 call$ at my lodg+s1 to take me ) !m to a d9n] at ! ,palace de ----4 ,i propose1 z we h purposely come e>ly1 ,col4 ,lunettes1 9 ! hope ( f9d+ y at leisure1 t we %all drop 9 at ,p[]s' /udio1 a few m9utes2 x is 9 our direct way1 & he w be !re1 z ,i happ5 to "k4 ,i s wi% to "k y\r impression ( papa's bu/4 ,:ile ,i 0 enjoy+ a *at ) ! presid+ g5ius ( ! sc5e1 a little ap>t f a gr\p ga!r$ ab\t "s object ( peculi> int]e/1 a sudd5 gl[ ( en?usiasm light$ 8 eye1 z ) ,prome!an fire4 ,heav5s1 :at an arm6 exclaim$ ,p[]s4 ,oh1 = ! art to petrify x6 he add$1 ) an expressive ge/ure1 ! furore ( ! arti/ rapidly enk9dl+4 ,foll[+ ! direction ( 8 glance1 ,i beheld :at might well excite admiration 9 a less discrim9at+ spectator4 ,! velvet mantle t _h %r\d$ ! gala dress ( ,miss ---- hav+ fall5 f h] %\ld]s1 disclos$ ! delicate beauty ( ! uncov]$ arm & h&1 :i* %e 0 eag]ly ext5d+ t[>ds ! m>ble be=e h]4 ,rema9 j z y n[ /&1 = a mom5t1 said ,i1 & let me see :at ,i c d = y4 ,miss ----1 ,i ask$1 advanc+ t[>ds my fair fri5d1 w y let me invite y\r att5tion to ?is new /udy8 ,x is entitl$ ',! ,arti/'s ,pray]1' & is suppos$ to imp]sonate ! petition1 ',petrify x1 ,o1 ye gods6' ,( c\rse1 ?is l$ to a brief & laugh+ explanation4 ,happily1 no e>?ly ,p[]s c a*ieve t trans=mation6 exclaim$ ! ,lucif] ( ! ,coliseum1 :o 0 pres5t1 b all w jo9 9 ! entreaty t we may be p]mitt$ to possess an imitation ( s beautiful an orig9al4 ,i am n p]mitt$ to disclose ! secrets ( ! inn] temple2 b _m ( y w yet behold ! lovel9ess t s *>m$ ! lov]s ( art1 m\ld$ into et]nal m>ble4 ,,lett] ,,vi4 ,,mann]1 ,,cont9u$4 ,,rules ,,= ,,visit+1 ,,& ,,= ,,mann] ,,9 ,,society ,,g5]ally4 ,,my ,,de> ,,nephews3 ,hav+ attempt$1 9 my la/ two lett]s1 ) :at success y w be/ judge1 to give y "s practical h9ts respect+ mann] at home & 9 ! /reet1 suppose we take up1 next1 ! consid]ation ( ! conduct prop] 9 ,visit+1 & on public occasions1 g5]ally4 ,among ! m9or obligations ( social life1 p]haps few ?+s are reg>d$ z m =midable by ! unpractis$1 ?an c]emoni\s morn+ visits to ladies4 ,& p]haps1 among ! simple occurr5ces ( ord9>y exi/5ce1 few s]ve m fully to illu/rate individual tact1 self-possession1 & conv]sational skill4 ,)\t aim+ at mu* me?od 9 s do+1 ,i w endeavor to furni% y ) a few directions ( g5]al applicability4 ,h\rs = mak+ morn+ calls are some:at v>i$ by place & circum/ance2 b1 z a rule1 twelve o'clock is ! e>lie/ h\r at :i* x is admissible to make a visit ( c]emony4 ,f t "t until ne> ! prevail+ d9n]-h\r1 9 a small t[n1 or t kn[n to be su* 9 p>ticul> in/ances1 "o may suit "o's conv5i5ce4 ,x is obvi\sly unsuitable1 usually1 to prolong an int]view ( ?is k9d beyond a v mod]ate l5g?1 & h5ce1 z well z = o!r reasons1 ! conv]sation %\ld be light1 v>i$1 & appropriate to outw>d circum/ances4 ,x is prop] to s5d y\r c>d1 n only to ann\nce y\rself to /rang]s to :om y may wi% to pay y\r respects1 b to all ladies ) :om y are n ^u v intimate t]ms1 & at a private h\se1 to designate intelligibly to ! s]vant :o receives y\r c>d1 ! individual1 or ! sev]al p]sons1 :om y wi% to see4 ,if y g to a hotel1 etc41 = ?is purpose1 write ! "n ( ! lady or ladies1 = :om y\r visit is design$1 ^u y\r c>d1 above y\r own "n1 9 a legible mann]1 & await ! return ( ! mess5g]1 to :om y intru/ x1 :]e y "p f him4 ,if1 ^u 8 return1 y are to rema9 = y\r fri5ds1 & !re be a *oice ( ap>tm5ts = t purpose1 unless y *oose to /ation y\rself )9 sight ( ! /airs !y mu/ ( ne$ desc5d1 or ! corridor ?r\gh :i* !y mu/ pass1 let ! port] 9 att5dance di/9ctly und]/& n only y\r "n1 b :]e y are to be f\nd1 & if possible1 give him "s clue to ! id5tification ( ! fri5ds y wi% to see4 ,aft] a few vexati\s mi/akes & misappreh5sions1 y w admit ! wisdom ( ^! precaution>y measures1 ,i h no d\bt4 ,:5 y are %[n into ! draw+-room ( a private resid5ce1 if ! mi/ress ( ! mansion is pres5t1 at once advance t[>ds h]4 ,%\ld %e (f] h] h&1 be prompt to receive x1 & = ?is purpose1 take y\r hat1 /ick1 & "r-h& glove 7unless an occasion ( extreme c]emony dem&s y\r we>+ ! latt]71 9 y\r left h&1 z y ent]4 ,if y\r ho/ess does n (f] h] h&1 :5 %e rises to receive y1 simply b[1 z y pay y\r complim5ts1 & take ! seat %e designates1 or t ! s]vant places = y4 ,:5 !re are o!r ladies ( ! same family pres5t1 speak to ea*1 9 succession1 accord+ to age1 or o!r prop] prec$5ce1 be=e y seat y\rself4 ,if !re are ladies 9 ! room :om y d n "k1 b[ slightly to !m1 also1 & if y are introduc$1 aft] y h assum$ a seat1 rise & b[ to !m4 ,:5 m5 are introduc$1 !y usually mutually advance & %ake h&s2 b ! intimation t ?is w be agreeable to h]1 %\ld always be ! te/ :5 y are pres5t$ to a lady1 or :5 y address a lady acqua9tance4 ,"s tact is necess>y 9 decid+ y\r movem5ts :5 y f9d y\rself prec$$ by o!r visitors1 9 mak+ a morn+ call4 ,if y h no special reason1 z a message to deliv]1 or an appo9tm5t to make1 = l+]+1 & discov] t y are int]rupt+ a circle1 or :5 y are 9 ! mid/ ( /rang]s1 :]e ! conv]sation does n at once become g5]al1 ^u y\r mak+ "o ( !m1 address a few polite phrases to y\r ho/ess1 if y c d s ) ease & propriety f y\r position ) reg>d to h]1 & take leave1 approa*+ h] ne>ly en\gh1 :5 y rise to g1 to make y\r adieu audible1 or to receive h] h&1 %\ld %e (f] x4 ,to /rang]s1 ev5 :5 y h be5 introduc$1 y1 ord9>ily1 only b[ pass+ly1 z y are ab\t to quit ! room4 ,%\ld y h a special object 9 call+ ^u a lady1 keep x c>efully 9 view1 t y may accompli% x be=e y leave h] pres5ce4 ,:5 o!r visitors1 or "s simil> circum/ance1 int]f]e ) ! accompli%m5t ( y\r purpose1 y may write :at y wi% ^u a c>d 9 ! hall1 z y g out1 & intru/ x to a s]vant1 or leave a message ) him1 or 9 case ( !re be+ objections to ei!r ( ^? me?ods ( communication1 resort to an appo9tm5t reque/$ ?r\gh him1 or subsequ5tly write a note to t effect1 or conta9+ an explanation ( ! object ( y\r visit4 ,:5 y det]m9e to out/ay o!rs at a morn+ reception1 ^u ! ris+ ( ladies to dep>t1 y rise also1 "u all circum/ances2 & :5 !y are acqua9tances1 & unatt5d$ by a g5tleman1 accompany !m to ! /reet-door1 & to _! c>riage1 if !y are driv+1 & !n return to y\r ho/ess4 ,unacqua9t$1 y simply /& until ladies leave ! room1 politely return+ _! p>t+ salutation1 if !y make "o4 ,any appe>ance ( a wi% on ! "p ( ^? :om y *ance to meet ?us1 = an aside conv]sation1 w1 ( c\rse1 sugge/ ! propriety ( occupy+ y\rself until y\r ho/ess is at leisure1 ) "s subject ( int]e/ 9 ! room--turn to a picture1 op5 a book1 exam9e "s article ( bij\t]ie1 &1 ?us civilly unobtrusive1 obs]ve only :5 x is prop] = y to notice ! sep>ation ( ! company4 ,z ,i h be=e said1 9 mak+ a visit ( m]e polit5ess1 "s pass+ topic ( int]e/ %\ld succe$ ! c\rte\s inquiries1 etc41 t naturally comm5ce ! conv]sation4 ,visit+ a lady practis$ 9 ! usages ( society1 relieves "o1 v naturally1 f any necessity = lead+ ! conv]sation4 ,:5 y\r object is to make an appo9tm5t1 give an invitation1 etc41 repeat ! arrangem5t f9ally agre$ ^u1 di/9ctly & delib]ately1 ^u ris+ to g away1 t bo? p>ties may di/9ctly und]/& x1 beyond ! possibility ( mi/ake4 ,9 att5d+ ladies :o are mak+ morn+ visits1 x is prop] to assi/ !m up ! /eps1 r+ ! bell1 write c>ds1 etc4 ,ent]+1 always foll[ !m into ! h\se & into ! draw+-room1 & wait until !y h f9i%$ _! salutations1 unless y h to p]=m ! "p ( pres5t+ !m4 ,9 t case1 y ent] ) !m1 or /& )9 ! door until !y h ent]$1 & advance beside !m into ! ap>tm5t4 ,ladies %\ld always be ! fir/ to rise1 9 t]m9at+ a visit1 & :5 !y h made _! adieux1 _! cavali]s repeat ! c]emony1 & foll[ !m out4 ,:5 g5tlem5 call toge!r1 ! y\ng]1 or lea/ 9 rank1 gives c>eful prec$5ce to o!rs1 r5d]+ !m c\rtesies simil> to ^? due to ladies4 ,soil$ ov]-%oes1 or wet ov]-g>m5ts1 %\ld1 on no acc\nt1 be worn into an ap>tm5t devot$ to ! use ( ladies1 unless !y _c be safely left outside--z 9 ! passage ( a public h\se4 ,9 su* case1 by no means omit an apology = ! necess>y disc\rtesy4 ,:5 ladies are n 9 ! ap>tm5t :]e y are to pay y\r respects to !m1 advance to meet !m ^u _! entrance2 & 9 ! public room ( a hotel1 meet !m z ne> ! door z possible1 especially if !re is no g5tleman ) !m1 or ! room be previ\sly occupi$1 & conduct !m to seats4 ,nev] rema9 seat$ 9 ! company ( ladies ) :om y are c]emoni\sly associat$1 :ile !y are /&+4 ,foll[ !m to any object ( int]e/ to :i* !y direct y\r att5tion2 place a seat = !m1 if mu* "t w be requir$ = su* a purpose2 r+ ! bell1 br+ a book2 9 %ort1 c\rte\sly relieve !m f :atev] may be suppos$ to involve ef=t1 fatigue1 or discom=t ( any k9d4 ,x is1 = ?is reason1 em95tly suitable to (f] ! arm to ladies :5 asc5d+ /airs4 ,no?+ is m absurd ?an ! habit ( prec$+ !m adopt$ by "s m5--z if by foll[+ j beh9d1 z "o %\ld1 if ! arm is dis5gag$1 !re c be any violation ( propriety4 ,soil$ frills or unm5d$ hose mu/ h orig9at$ ?is vulg>ity6 ,t5d] ! arm on ! wall side ( a lady1 m\nt+ a /airs1 t %e may h ! b5efit ( ! rail+1 & ! few] /eps ^u a l&+2 & 9 assi/+ an invalid1 or ag$ p]son1 x is (t5 well to keep "o /ep 9 advance4 ,x is always decor\s to suit y\r pace to ^? y w\ld assi/4 ,x is also a prop] c\rtesy1 always to relieve ladies ( _! p>cels1 p>asols1 %awls1 etc41 :5 ev] ?is w conduce to _! conv5i5ce1 :i* is especially ! case1 ( c\rse1 :5 !y are occupi$ ) ! c>e ( _! dresses 9 asc5d+ /eps1 ent]+ a c>riage1 or pass+ ?r\gh a cr[d4 ,! rules ( etiquette prop]ly obs]vable 9 mak+ ord9>y c]emoni\s morn+-visits1 are also applicable to ,morn+ ,w$d+-,receptions ) slight v>iations4 ,( c\rse1 y d n !n ann\nce y\rself by a c>d4 ,:5 previ\sly acqua9t$ ) h]1 y advance imm$iately to ! bride1 & (f] y\r wi%es = h] future happ9ess4 ,nev] congratulate a lady ^u h] m>riage2 su* felicitations are1 ) good ta/e1 t5d]$ to ! bridegroom1 n to ! bride4 ,hav+ paid y\r complim5ts to ! bride1 y %ake h&s ) ! groom1 & b[ to ! bride-maids1 :5 y "k !m4 ,! "m ( ! bride %\ld !n be s\ght4 ,"h1 aga9 ref9em5t dictates ! avoidance ( too eag] congratulations4 ,:ile express+ a cordial hope t ! p>5ts h add$ to _! prospects ( future pleasure 9 receiv+ a new memb] into _! family1 d n ins9uate1 by y\r mann]1 ! conviction t !y h no natural regret at resign+ _! daught] ,to ano!r pa? & guide1 ,to a bosom yet untri$4 ,x is n usual to sit d[n on su* occasions2 & x is z obvi\sly unsuitable to rema9 long1 z x is to engage ! att5tion ( ^? :om o!rs may be wait+ to approa*1 beyond ! utt]ance ( a few brief1 well-*os5 s5t5ces4 ,:5 y require an introduction to ! bride1 b are acqua9t$ ) h] husb&1 y may speak fir/ to him1 & s secure a pres5tation4 ,usually a groomsman1 or "s o!r g5tleman1 is 9 read9ess to pres5t unkn[n visitors4 ,9 t case1 %\ld he1 too1 be a /rang] to y1 m5tion y\r "n to him1 & any little circum/ance by :i* he may af=d a pass+ !me or explanation1 :5 he introduces y--z1 t y are a fri5d ( h] fa!r--promis$ y\r p>ticul> fri5d1 h] si/]1 to pay y\r respects1 etc4 ,on ?is1 z 9 ! in/ance ( all simil> occasions1 tact & good-ta/e mu/ sugge/ ! v>iations ( mann] requir$ by ! great] or less degree ( c]emony prevail+1 & y\r individual relations to ^? y visit4 ,9 ?is connection ,i w add t a c>d may sometimes be prop]ly made a sub/itute = pay+ "o's respects 9 p]son--) a p5cill$ phrase ( polit5ess1 or accompani$ by a note4 ,9 ei!r case1 an envelope ( ! mo/ unexceptionable k9d %\ld be us$1 & a note writt5 ) equal att5tion to c]emony4 ,a ,visit ( ,condol5ce is (t5 mo/ ta/efully made by go+ 9 p]son to ! resid5ce ( y\r fri5d1 & leav+ a c\rte\s message1 & y\r c>d1 ) a s]vant4 ,mu* polit5ess is sometimes express$ by ! e>lie/ possible call ^u fri5ds j arriv$ f a j\rney1 etc41 or by leav+ or s5d+ a c>d1 ) a p5cill$ expression ( pleasure1 & ( ! int5tion ( avail+ y\rself ( ! fir/ suitable mom5t = pay+ y\r complim5ts 9 p]son4 ,visits ^u ,new-,ye>'s ,day %\ld be %ort1 z a rule1 = ! reasons be=e sugge/$1 & x is n usual to sit d[n1 except :5 old fri5ds urge x1 or :5 ! pres5ce ( an eld]ly p]son1 or an invalid1 dem&s ! appe>ance ( peculi> consid]ation4 ,on all occasions ( c]emoni\s int]c\rse ) sup]iors 9 age & /ation1 "o or bo?1 mann] %\ld be regulat$1 z respects famili>ity1 or ev5 cordiality1 by !m4 ,he approa*$ me ) famili>ity1 ,i repuls$ him ) c]emony1 said a man ( rank1 allud+ to an imp]t95ce ( ?is k9d4 ,nev] be ! fir/1 "u su* circum/ances1 to violate ! /rict rules ( conv5tion4 ,_! obs]vance is (t5 ! safegu>d ( s5sibility1 z well z ( self-respect4 ,simple good-ta/e w dictate ! mo/ quiet1 unnoticeable be>+ at ,*ur*4 ,! say+ ( ! celebrat$ ,mrs4 ,*apone1 t x 0 "p ( h] religion n to di/urb ! religion ( o!rs1 is all inclusive4 ,to ent] e>ly en\gh to be fully e/abli%$ 9 "o's seat be=e ! s]vice comm5ces1 to att5d politely1 b v uno/5tati\sly1 to ! little c\rtesies t may r5d] o!rs com=table1 to avoid all rude />+1 & all appe>ance ( inatt5tion to ! prop] occupations ( ! occasion1 z well z e semblance ( irrev]5ce1 w occur to all well-br$ p]sons z obvi\sly requir$ by decorum4 ,:5 necessitat$ to g late to *ur*1 "o %\ld1 z on all simil> occasions1 endeavor to di/urb o!rs z little z possible2 b ) equal /udi\sness avoid ! vulg> exhibition ( discomposure1 ( ov]-diffid5ce1 or ( any consci\sness1 inde$1 ( be+ obs]v$1 :i* s unmi/akably savors ( l[-bre$+4 ,i _c too frequ5tly rem9d y t self-possession is "o ( ! gr& di/9ctive attributes ( a g5tleman1 & t x is (t5 be/ illu/rat$ by a simple1 quiet1 successful mann] ( meet+ ! exig5cies & peculi>ities ( circum/ances4 ,nev] we> y\r hat into *ur*4 ,remove x 9 ! ve/ibule1 & on no acc\nt resume x until y return ?i!r1 unless heal? imp]atively dem&s y\r do+ s j be=e rea*+ ! door op5+ into x4 ,all nodd+1 :isp]+1 & ex*ang+ ( glances 9 *ur*1 is 9 bad ta/e4 ,ev5 ! latt] %\ld n be indulg$ 91 unless a v *>m+ woman is ! provok+ cause ( ! peccadillo1 & !n v /eal?ily & circumspectly6 ,salutations1 ev5 ) intimate fri5ds1 %\ld always be v quietly ex*ang$1 :ile "o is /ill )9 ! body ( ! sacr$ edifice1 & ! out] c\rt ( ! h\se ( ,god 7 bett] n ! sc5e ( boi/]\s mir?1 or rude jo/l+4 ,let me add1 "h1 t x is always prop]1 :5 compell$ to hurry pa/ ^? ( "r be=e y1 at *ur*1 or else:]e 9 a cr[d1 to apologize1 briefly1 b politely1 = discommod+ any "o4 ,:5ev] y are 9 att5dance ^u ladies1 z at ! op]a1 conc]ts1 lectures1 etc41 !re is entire propriety 9 rema9+ ) !m 9 ! seat y h paid =1 or secur$ by e>ly att5dance4 ,no g5tleman %\ld be expect$ to sep>ate himself f a p>ty to give 8 place to a lady "u su* circum/ances1 & 9 no c\ntry b ours w\ld su* a reque/ or intimation be made4 ,b :ile x is q ju/ifiable to reta9 ! seat tak5 ^u ent]+ su* a public place1 no?+ is m :olly inadmissible ?an cr[d+ 9 & out ( y\r place repeat$ly1 talk+ & laugh+ al\d1 mi/im$ applaud+1 & ! l4 ,if y are n pres5t = ! simple purpose ( witness+ ! p]=mance1 :atev] x may be1 !re are1 d\btless1 ^? :o are2 & x is n only exce$+ly vulg>1 b immoral1 to invade _! rights 9 ?is reg>d4 ,be c>eful1 !re=e1 to secure y\r libretto1 conc]t-bill1 or programme1 z ! case may be1 be=e assum+ y\r seat2 & :5 y h ladies ) y1 or are "o ( a p>ty1 especially1 z !n y _c s readily accept ! p5alty ( c>elessness1 by n return+ to y\r fir/ seat4 ,%\ld any un=ese5 necessity compel y to cr[d pa/ o!rs1 & aft]w>ds resume y\r seat1 presume z little z possible ^u _! polite =be>ance1 by great c>e ( dresses1 toes1 etc41 & ea* "t politely apologize = ! inconv5i5ce y occasion4 ,let me repeat t no excuse exi/s = ! too-frequ5t rud5ess ( di/urb+ o!rs by fidget+1 :isp]+1 laugh+1 or applaud+ out ( "t4 ,& ev5 :5 /&+ or mov+ ab\t betwe5 ! ex]cises1 on any public occasion1 or ! acts at a play-h\se1 or op]a1 well-br$ p are nev] disreg>dful ( ! rights & com=t ( o!rs4 ,9 a picture-gall]y1 at an exhibition ( m>bles1 etc41 no?+ c be m indicative ( a want ( ref9em5t suffici5t to appreciate true art1 ?an ! imp]t95ce exhibit$ 9 audible comm5ts ^u ! subjects be=e y1 & 9 int]f]+ ) ! enjoym5t ( o!rs by pass+ be=e !m1 mov+ seats noisily1 talk+ & laugh+ al\d1 etc4 ,) p]sons ( ta/e & ref9em5t1 !re is an almo/ religi\s sacr$ness 9 ! pres5ce ( ! creations ( g5ius1 to desecrate :i*1 is z vulg> z x is irrev]5tial ( ! beautiful & ! good4 ,always !n1 c>ry out ! mo/ scrupul\s reg>d ( ! rights & feel+s ( o!rs1 :5 y\rself a devotee at ! %r9e ( ,a,esthetics1 by att5tion to ! m9ute/ =ms ( c\rtesy4 ,?is w dictate leav+ y\r place ! mom5t y rise1 c>ry+ ev]y?+ ) y belong+ to y1 & nev] /opp+ to %awl ladies1 don an ov]coat1 or dispose ( an op]a-glass1 until y c d s )\t int]rupt+ ! com=t ( ^? y leave beh9d y4 ,:5 y wi% to take refre%m5ts1 or to (f] !m to ladies1 at public ent]ta9m5ts1 x is bett] to repair to ! place :]e !y are s]v$1 z a rule1 unless x be 9 ! in/ance ( a s+le glass ( wat]1 or ! l2 except :5 a p>ty occupy an op]a-box1 etc41 exclusively4 ,be c>eful nev] to atta* y\rself to a p>ty ( :i* y 7 n orig9ally "o1 at any "t1 or place1 unless fully assur$ ( its be+ agreeable to ! g5tlem5 previ\sly associat$ ) ladies2 or if a g5tleman's p>ty only1 attracts y1 make y\rself q sure t no peccadillo be involv$ 9 y\r jo9+ x1 & 9 ei!r case1 let y\r mann] indicate y\r remembrance ( ! circum/ance ( y\r prop]ly /&+ 9 ! relation ( a recipi5t ( ! civilities due to ! occasion4 ,"s m5 practically adopt ! op9ion t ! c\rte\s obs]vances ( social & dome/ic life are :olly inapplicable to bus9ess int]c\rse4 ,a little consid]ation w prove ?is a solecism4 ,good bre$+ is n a ?+ to be put (f & on ) v>y+ outw>d circum/ance4 ,if g5u9e1 inh]5t1 x w always exhibit itself z c]ta9ly z integrity1 or any o!r unali5able quality ( an individual4 ,! manife/ations ( ?is *>act]i/ic by mann]1 w1 ( c\rse1 v>y ) occasion1 b x w1 nev]!less1 be app>5t at all times1 & to all obs]v]s1 :5 its legitimate influ5ce is rightly und]/ood & admitt$4 ,h5ce1 !n1 ?\gh ! obs]vance ( elaborate c]emony 9 ! m practical associations ( busy out] life w\ld be absurdly inappropriate1 t c>eful respect = ! rights & feel+s ( o!rs1 :i* is ! basis ( all true polit5ess1 %\ld n1 "u ^! circum/ances1 be disreg>d$4 ,! secret ( ! sup]ior popul>ity ( "s bus9ess m5 ) _! compe]s & employes1 lies (t51 r 9 mann] ?an 9 any o!r *>act]i/ic4 ,y may obs]ve1 9 "o in/ance1 a univ]sal favorite1 to :om all 8 associates ext5d a welcom+ h&1 z ?\gh !re 7 magic 9 ! ready smile & g5ial mann]1 & :o is s]v$ by 8 inf]iors 9 /ation ) *e]fulness & alacrity1 indicat+ t a little m ?an a m]e bus9ess bond draws !m to him2 & aga91 an upright1 b ext]nally-repulsive man1 ?\gh always comm&+ respect f 8 compe]s1 holds !m alo( by 8 frigidity1 & receives ! s]vice ( fe> r ?an ( love f ^? to :om he may be always j1 & ev5 humane1 if nev] sympa?iz+ & unb5d+4 ,z ,i h be=e rem>k$1 !re is no occasion :]e we are associat$ ) o!rs1 t does n dem& ! exhibition ( a polite mann]4 ,?us at a public table1 no man %\ld all[ himself to fe$ l a m]e animal1 :olly disreg>dful ( ^? ab\t him1 &1 z too frequ5tly happ5s1 =getful ( ! proprieties t are obs]v$ :5 eat+ 9 private4 ,only at ! be/ conduct$ hotels are all ?+s s well & lib]ally appo9t$ z to r5d] ^? :o meet at public tables :olly indep5d5t ( ea* 9 little matt]s ( com=t & conv5i5ce1 & a well-br$ man may be recogniz$ !re1 z ev]y:]e else1 by 8 mann] to ^? :o may *ance to be ne> him4 ,he w nei!r call l\dly to a s]vant1 nor monopolize ! s]vices t %\ld be divid$ ) o!rs4 ,8 quick eye w disc]n a lady alone1 or an invalid1 & 8 ready c\rtesy supply a want1 or pr(f] a civility1 & he w n grudge a little self-d5ial1 or a few m9utes' "t1 9 ex*ange = ! consci\sness ( be+ true to himself1 ev5 9 trifles4 ,nor w he ev] eat z ?\gh runn+ a race ( life & dea? ) ,"t6 ,heal? & dec5cy w alike prompt him to ab/a9 :olly f attempt+ to take a meal1 r ?an assimilate himself to a rav5\s brute1 to gratify 8 appetite4 ,let no plea ( want ( "t ev] induce y1 ,i entreat1 to acquire ! ,am]ican habit ( ?us eat+ 9 public4 ,ev5 9 ! compulsatory ha/e ( travell+1 !re is no valid excuse = ?is unheal?y & disgu/+ practice4 ,&1 ) reg>d to daily life at "o's hotel1 or ! l1 ! man :o is habitually reg>dful ( ! value & "r use ( "t1 may well & wisely p]mit himself ! simple indulg5ce & relaxation ( eat+ l a g5tleman6 ,:ile on ?is subject1 p]mit me to rem9d y ( ! impropriety ( />+ at /rang]s1 li/5+ to conv]sation 9 :i* y h no "p1 comm5t+ audibly ^u o!rs1 laugh+ & talk+ boi/]\sly1 etc41 etc4 ,let n ev5 admiration tempt y to put a mode/ woman out ( c\nt5ance1 by a too fix$ reg>d1 nor let h] ev5 suspect t a nod1 a %rug1 a significant :isp] or glance _h h] = _! object4 ,good-bre$+ requires "o to he> z little z possible ( ! conv]sation ( /rang]s1 ne> :om he may *ance to be seat$4 ,we quietly ignore _! pres5ce 7z !y %\ld ours71 unless "s exig5cy dem&s a c\rtesy2 b we d n di/urb our neighbors by vocif]\sness1 ev5 9 ! height ( m]rim5t1 h[ev] h>mless 9 itself4 ,%\ld a lady1 ev5 ?\gh an entire /rang]1 be ent]+ an eat+-hall alone1 or att5d$ by ano!r g5tleman1 at ! same mom5t ) y\rself1 give prec$5ce to h]1 ) a slight b[2 & s1 :5 quitt+ ! room1 z well z to y\r ackn[l$g$ sup]iors 9 age or position g5]ally1 & c>efully avoid su* self-engrossm5t z %all eng5d] inatt5tion to _! obs]vances4 ,s1 too1 :5 meet+ a lady on a public /airs1 or 9 a passage-way1 give place suffici5tly to all[ h] to pass readily1 t\*+ y\r hat at ! same mom5t4 ,9 ! same mann] remove a *air1 or o!r ob/acle t ob/ructs ! way ( a lady 9 a hotel p>lor1 or on a piazza2 avoid plac+ a seat s z to cr[d a lady1 encroa* ^u a p>ty1 or compel y to sit be=e o!rs4 ,i admit t ^! are ! m9utiae ( mann]s1 my de> fell[s2 b att5tion to !m w increase y\r self-respect1 & give elevation to y\r g5]al "*1 j 9 proportion z self is subdu$1 & ! bas] prop5sities ( our nature kept habitually 9 subs]vi5cy to ! nobl] qualities illu/rat$ by habitual good-bre$+4 ,b to return4 ,?\gh ! circum/ances mu/ be peculi> t sanction y\r address+ a lady ) :om y are unacqua9t$1 9 a public p>lor1 or ! l1 y are n requir$ by conv5tion to appe> s :olly unconsci\s ( h] pres5ce z to reta9 y\r seat j 9 front ( ! only fire 9 ! room on a cold day1 9 ! only com=table *air1 or a place s ne> ! only airy w9d[ on a hot "o1 z to preclude h] approa* to x4 ,nor are y b\nd to sit 9 "o seat & keep y\r legs across ano!r1 on ! deck ( a /eam]1 9 a railroad c>1 9 a tav]n1 at a public exhibition1 :ile wom5 /& ne> y1 compell$ by y\r n kn[+ !m6 ,let me hope1 too1 t no k9sman ( m9e w ev] feel an incl9ation1 :5 appeal$ to = in=mation 9 "s practical em]g5cy1 by "o ( ! dep5d5t sex1 to repulse h] ) laconic coldness1 ?\gh ! appeal %\ld *ance :5 he is hurry+ along ! public highway ( life1 or ?r\gh ! mo/ seclud$ ( its by-pa?s4 ,few "y m51 ,i mu/ believe1 ev] rememb] :5 9 a l>ge hotel1 at night1 ) _! companions1 t--op5+ into ! corridors ?r\gh :i* !y tramp l a body ( m\nt$ cavalry ^u a =ay1 ) appropriate musical accompanim5ts--may be ! ap>tm5ts ( ! we>y & ! sick2 or1 t1 sep>at$ f ! room 9 :i* !y prolong _! nocturnal revels1 by only ! ?9ne/ ( p>titions1 lies a timid & lonely woman1 %r9k+ & trembl+ m & m n]v\sly at ea* successive bur/ ( mir? & song1 or worse1 t effectually robs h] ( repose4 ,yet ,sir ,walt] ,raleigh1 or ,sir ,philip ,sidney1 might1 p]*ance1 h ?\ght ev5 su* a trifl+ peccadillo n un-note-wor?y4 ,! same g5]al rules t are applicable to mann] 9 public places1 at hotels1 etc41 are almo/ equally s 9 travell+1 modifi$ only by circum/ances & good s5se4 ,a due consid]ation = ! rights & feel+s ( o!rs1 w be a bett] guide to true polit5ess ?an a :ole batt]y ( conv5tionalisms4 ,c\rtesy to ladies1 to age1 to ! suff]+1 w "h1 z ev]1 m>k ! true g5tleman1 z well z t habitual ref9em5t :i* int]dicts ! (f5sive use ( tobacco1 :]e wom5 sit or /&1 or any o!r slov5l9ess or indecorum4 ,"u su* circum/ances1 z _m o!rs 9 real life1 nev] let cold c]emony det] y f r5d]+ a real s]vice to a fell[-be+1 ?\gh y readily avail y\rself ( its b>ri]s to repel imp]t95ce or vulg>ity4 ,x is au!ntically record$ ( "o ( ! loyal subjects ( ! little cr[n$ lady ov] ! ocean1 t1 z soon z he 0 re/or$ to ! privileges ( civilization1 aft] hav+ be5 ca/ away ^u a des]t isl& ) only "o o!r p]son1 he at once *all5g$ 8 companion 9 mis=tune = hav+ spok5 to him1 dur+ _! mutual exile1 )\t an introduction6 ,%\ld y indulge 9 any skepticism respect+ ! lit]al tru?fulness ( ?is hi/orical record1 ,i c p]sonally v\* = ! foll[+3 ,our ecc5tric & unhappy c\ntryman1 ! gift$ poet1 ,p----1 0 once1 :ile travell+1 r\s$ f a moody & absorb+ rev]ie1 by ! address ( a /rang]1 :o said3 ,sir1 ,i am ,mr4 ,w----1 ! au?or--y h no d\bt he>d ( me4 ,! dreamy eye ( ! contemplative solitaire light$ ) a sudd5 fire1 z he delib]ately scrut9iz$ ! intrud]1 !n quickly contract+ ea* feature s t 8 physiognomy *ang$ at once to a v respectable imitation ( a spy-glass1 he coolly inquir$3 ,:o ! devil did y say y are8 ,practice & tact comb9$1 c alone give a man ease & grace ( mann] amid ! v>y+ dem&s ( social life1 b sy/ematic att5tion to details w soon simplify :atev] may seem =midable 9 reg>d to x4 ,no "o b a fool or a monomaniac goes on /umbl+ ?r\gh 8 allott$ portion ( exi/5ce1 :5 he may easily le>n to g )\t /umbl+ at all1 or only occasionally4 ,?us1 aft] exp]i5c+ ! emb>rassm5t ( keep+ ladies1 ) :om y h be5 driv+ 9 a hir$ c>riage1 /&+ 9 ! ra91 or sun1 or 9 a jo/l+ cr[d1 :ile y are wait+ = *ange to pay y\r coa*1 or submitt+ to extortion1 or se>*+ = y\r purse1 y w1 p]haps1 resolve1 :5 y are next s circum/anc$1 to asc]ta9 be=e-h&1 if possible1 exactly :at y %\ld lawfully pay1 to h y\r money ready be=e rea*+ y\r f9al de/9ation1 & to leave ! ladies seat$ 9 quiet :ile y alight1 pay y\r f>e & !n secure %awls1 etc41 & make e o!r arrangem5t & inquiry t w facilitate _! spe$y & com=table transit f ! c>riage4 ,?us mu* = mann] 9 public4 ,n[ !n1 a few words relative to ! be>+ prop] 9 social int]c\rse1 & ,i w release y4 ,9 ! "* ( ,ho/1 mu* is requisite t w\ld be unsuitable else:]e1 s9ce ! y\nge/ & mo/ mode/ man mu/1 ( necessity1 !n take ! lead4 ,?us1 :5 y h gue/s at d9n]1 "s c>e & tact are requir$ 9 ! simple matt]1 ev51 ( dispos+ ( y\r visitors ) due reg>d to prop] prec$5ts4 ,( c\rse1 :5 !re are only m5 pres5t1 y desire him :om y wi% to di/+ui%1 to conduct ! mi/ress ( ! mansion to ! table1 & are1 y\rself1 ! la/ to ent] ! d9+-room4 ,:5 !re are ladies1 ! place ( honor accord$ to age1 rank1 or by "s tempor>y relative circum/ance1 is designat$ z be+ at y\r "r h&1 & y prec$e y\r o!r gue/s1 9 att5dance ^u su* a lady4 ,a /rang] lady1 = :om an ent]ta9m5t is giv51 %\ld be met by h] ho/ be=e %e ent]s ! draw+-room1 & conduct$ to ! ho/ess4 ,a g5tleman1 "u simil> circum/ances1 mu/ be receiv$ at ! door ( ! reception-room4 ,9 bo? in/ances1 introductions %\ld at once be giv5 to ^? :o are invit$ to meet su* gue/s4 ,p]sons liv+ 9 l>ge cities may1 if !y possess requisite pecuni>y means1 always procure s]vants s fully acqua9t$ ) ! duties prop]ly belong+ to !m z to relieve !mselves1 :5 !y h visitors1 f all att5tion to ! details ( ! table4 ,b x is only 9 ! be/ appo9t$ e/abli%m5ts t hospitality does n enjo9 "s reg>d to ^! matt]s4 ,x may be unfa%ionable to keep an eye to ! com=t ( "o's fri5ds1 :5 we are favor$ ) _! company1 to consult _! ta/es1 to humor _! peculi>ities1 to conv9ce !m1 by a ?\s& nameless acts ( consid]ation & def]5ce1 t we h pleasure 9 r5d]+ !m honor due2--?is may n be 9 /rict accordance ) ! cold c]emony ( mod]n fa%ion1 b x1 nev]!less1 illu/rates "o ( ! mo/ beautiful ( *>act]i/ics--"o rank$ by ! anci5ts z a virtue--,hospitality6 ,p]mit me1 also1 to rem9d y t sometimes ! mo/ wor?y p are n high-br$--n famili> ) conv5tional proprieties2 t !y ev5 h a dread ( !m1 on acc\nt ( ?is ignorance2 & t !y are1 !re=e1 n fit subjects t[>ds :om to display /rict c]emony1 or f :om to expect x4 ,b always rememb]1 t1 ?\gh !y may n und]/& conv5tionalisms1 !y w fully appreciate g5u9e k9dness1 ! talismanic *>m t w always place ! humble/ & mo/ self di/ru/ful gue/ at ease4 ,& nev] let a vulg>1 degrad+ fe> ( compromis+ y\r claims to g5tility1 tempt y to ! inhumanity ( w\nd+ ! feel+s ( ! humble/ ( y\r humble fri5ds6 ,if y h a l>ge r\t at y\r h\se1 x w1 necess>ily1 be impossible = y to r5d] special att5tion to ea* gue/2 b y %\ld1 not)/&+1 quietly endeavor to promote ! enjoym5t ( ! company1 by br++ su* p]sons toge!r z are be/ suit$ to ! appreciation ( ea* o!r's society1 by draw+ out ! diffid5t1 t5d]+ "s civility to an eld]ly1 or p>ticul>ly unassum+ visitor1 &1 9 %ort1 by a mann] t1 )\t 9 any degree savor+ ( ov]-solicitude1 or bu/l+ self-importance1 %all save y f a fate simil> to t ( a g5tleman ( :om ,i lately read ! foll[+ anecdote3 ,a /rang] at a l>ge p>ty1 obs]v+ a g5tleman lean+ ^u ! corn] ( a mantel-piece1 ) a peculi>ly melan*oly expression ( c\nt5ance1 acco/$ him ?us3--,sir1 z we bo? seem to be entire /rang]s to all "h1 suppose we bo? return home8 ,he address$ 8 ho/6 ,9 g5]al society1 d n let y\r pleasure 9 ! conv]sation ( "o p]son :om y may *ance to meet1 or y\r be+ atta*$ to a pleasant p>ty1 tempt y to =get ! respect due to o!r fri5ds1 :o may be pres5t4 ,m>ri$ ladies1 ^: hospitalities y h %>$1 /rang]s :o possess a claim ^u y1 ?r\gh y\r relations ) mutual fri5ds1 g5tlem5 ^: polit5ess has be5 socially ext5d$ to y1 %\ld nev] be rudely ov]look$1 or disc\rte\sly neglect$4 ,su* a mann] w\ld indicate r a vulg> eag]ness = selfi% enjoym5t ?an ! collect$ self-possession1 ! well-su/a9$ good-bre$+1 ( a man ( ! _w4 ,d n let a sudd5 attack ( ! mode/y suitable to y\? & insignificance1 induce y to reg>d ^? proprieties z ( no importance 9 y\r p>ticul> case--exclaim+1 ,:at's ,hecuba to me1 or ,i to ,hecuba8 ,believe me1 no "o is s unimportant z to be unable to give pleasure by polit5ess2 & no "o hav+ a place 9 society1 has a "r to self-abnegation 9 ?is respect4 99 99 99 99 99 ,husb&1 d y "k a "y ,mr4 ,v----1 9 society "h--a lawy]1 ,i ?9k8 inquir$ a lady-fri5d ( m9e1 ( a di/+ui%$ memb] ( ! ,legislature ( our ,/ate1 ) :om ,i 0 d9+1 at 8 hotel4 ,v----8 ,t ,i d6 & a "r clev] fell[ he is3--:y1 my de>8 ,oh1 no?+1 ,i met him some:]e ! o!r morn+1 & 0 /ruck ) 8 pleas+ mann]s4 ,?is morn+ ,i 0 really indebt$ to 8 polit5ess4 ,y "k h[ slipp]y x 0--well1 ,i _h be5 at ,mrs4 ,s----'s reception1 & 0 j hesitat+ on ! top ( ! /eps1 on com+ away1 afraid to call ! man f 8 horses1 & fe>ful ( v5tur+ d[n alone1 :5 ,mr4 ,v---- ran up1 l a *amois-hunt]1 & (f]$ 8 assi/ance4 ,he n only escort$ me to ! sleigh1 b tuck$ up ! furs1 gave me my muff1 & inquir$ = y\r heal? ) su* good-humor & cordiality z really q won my he>t6 ,i %\ld be exce$+ly jeal\s1 7 x n t he made exactly ! same impression ^u me1 a few ev5+s be=e y jo9$ me "h4 ,x 0 at ,miss ,t----'s w$d+4 ,( c\rse1 ,i _h a c>d ( invitation to ! reception1 aft] ! c]emony1 b1 dislik+ cr[ds z ,i d1 & z y 7 n "h1 ,i decid$ n to g4--,! tru? is1 ,colonel1 turn+ to me we backwoodsm5 are a little %y ( ^! gr& /ate occasions ( c]emony & p>ade4-- ,backwoodsm51 z y are pleas$ to t]m !m1 sometimes conf] f> m honor ^u su* occasions ?an !y ^u him1 return$ ,i4 ,y are v polite1 sir4 ,well1 z ,i 0 say+1 9 ! morn+ ,i met ! bride's fa!r1 :o 0 "o ( my e>ly college fri5ds1 9 ! /reet1 & he urg$ me1 ) su* old-fa%ion$1 he>ty cordiality to come1 t ,i began to ?9k ! homely *>m ( hospitality might n be :olly lack+1 ev5 at a fa%ionable ent]ta9m5t1 9 ?is mo/ fa%ionable city4 ,s ! up%ot ( ! matt] 0 my go+1 ?\gh ) "s misgiv+s ab\t my c\rt-co/ume1 z my gu>dian-angel _h des]t$ me4 ,really1 boys1 ,i wi% y c\ld h se5 ! *ivalr\s c\rtesy t light$ ! f9e eye & %one ov] ! mann] ( ! speak]1 z1 ) ^! la/ words1 he b[$ to ! fair companion ( 8 life = some?+ l half a c5tury4 ,y =get1 my de>1 rejo9$ ! lady1 z a s(t smile1 & a s(t] blu% /ole ov] h] /ill beautiful face1 t ,mrs4 ,m---- wrote me y 7 q ! lion ( ! occasion1 & t half ! "y ladies pres5t1 includ+ ! bride h]self1 7-- ,my de>6 ,i cry y m]cy6--,bless my s\l6--an old fell[ l me6---- ,b ,k----1 my de> fri5d1 ,i exclaim$1 don't be p]sonal---- ,lunettes1 y 7 always1 & /ill are1 irresi/ible ) ! ladies1 b--y are an exception4 ,i prote/6 cri$ ,mrs4 ,k----1 jo9+ 9 our laught]1 ,mr4 ,clay1 to 8 late/ day1 0 9 high favor ) ladies1 "y & old--!re 0 no )/&+ ! *>m ( 8 mann]4 ,at ,wa%+ton1 "o w9t] t ,i sp5t !re1 :]ev] ,i met him1 he 0 encircl$ by ! faire/ & mo/ di/+ui%$ ( our sex1 all seem+ to vie ) ea* o!r = 8 att5tions--& ?is 0 n because ( 8 political rank1 = o!rs 9 high position did n %>e 8 popul>ity2--x 0 8 grace1 8 c\rtesy1 8 je ne sais quoi1 z ! ,fr5* say4 ,mr4 ,clay 0 z rem>kable = quiet self-possession & tact1 9 social z 9 public life1 said ,i4 ,:5 ,i _h ! honor to be 8 colleague1 ,i (t5 _h occasion to obs]ve & admire bo?4 ,i rememb] once be+ a good deal amus$ by a little sc5e betwe5 him & a ,miss ----1 !n a reign+ belle at ,wa%+ton1 & a great favorite ( ,mr4 ,clay's4 ,return+ late "o night f ! ,capitol1 excessively fatigu$ by a long & excit+ debate1 9 :i* he _h borne an active "p1 he dropp$ into ! ladies' p>lor ( our hotel1 on 8 way up /airs1 hop+1 ,i d>e say1 ,mrs4 ,k41 to enjoy ! soo?+ influ5ce ( g5tl] smiles & tones ?an ^? he _h left4 ,! room 0 almo/ des]t$1 b1 ensconc$ 9 "o corn] ( a long1 old-fa%ion$ s(a1 sat ,miss ----1 read+4 ,8 ke5 eye detect$ 8 fair fri5d 9 a mom5t1 & 8 lagg+ /ep quick5$ z he approa*$ h]4 ,a y\ng] & h&som] man might well h envi$ ! w>m welcome he receiv$4 ,aft] sitt+ a mom5t beside ! lady1 ,mr4 ,clay said1 abruptly3-- ',miss ----1 :at is y\r def9ition ( true polit5ess8' ',p]fect ease1' %e repli$4 ',i h ! honor to agree ) y1 madam1 &1 ) y\r entire p]mission1 w take leave to assume ! correctness ( ?is position6' ,z he spoke1 ) a dextr\s movem5t1 ! /atesman dispos$ a l>ge cu%ion ne> ,miss ----'s end ( ! s(a1 & simultane\sly1 d[n w5t 8 head ^u ! cu%ion1 & up w5t 8 heels at ! o!r extreme ( ! s(a6 ,b1 my de> fell[1 we are los+ y\r adv5tures at ! great w$d+ p>ty1 all ?is "t---- ,v true1 my de>1 add$ ,mrs4 ,k----1 wip+ h] eyes1 y fell 9 love ) ,mr4 ,v----1 y "k-- ,oh1 yes1 return$ my ho/1 ,i did1 inde$2 b ,i _h no adv5tures1 9 p>ticul>4 ,v---- 0 "o ( ! aids-de-camp1 on ! occasion1 z ,i knew by ! :ite love-knot 7:at is ! fa%ionable "n1 wife87 he wore on 8 brea/4 ,he 0 9 ! hall :5 ,i came d[n /airs1 to act 9 8 (fice ( groomsman4 ,^u see+ me1 he advanc$1 & ask$ :e!r he c\ld be ( any s]vice to me4 ,i expla9$1 :ile ,i drew on my gloves1 t ,i did n "k ! bride1 & fe>$ t ev5 h] "m might h =gott5 an e>ly fri5d4 ,8 "y eyes f\nd ! button ( my glove quick] ?an m9e1 & z he releas$ my h&1 he said1 %[+ a sad r5t 9 8 own1 y are =tunate 9 n hav+ split !m1 sir1--b y g5tlem5 ( ! old s*ool1 he add$ ) a respectful b[1 always surpass u y\ng/]s 9 matt]s ( dress1 z well z ev]y?+ else4 ,z he said ?is1 ! "y rogue glanc$ politely ov] my pla9 black suit1 & (f]$ me 8 arm z def]5tially z ?\gh ,i _h be5 an ,ex-,presid5t1 at lea/2 & s on1 ?r\gh\t ! ev5+1 ) app>5t unconsci\sness ( self4 ,i %\ld h ?\ght him :olly devot$ to my enjoym5t ( ev]y?+ & ev]ybody1 _h ,i n obs]v$ t o!rs1 equally1 or m1 9 ne$ ( 8 att5tion ?an ,i1 %>$ 8 c\rtesy--f an eld]ly lady 9 a huge *ur*-t[] ( a cap1 :o seem$ fe>fully ex]cis$ less %e %\ld n secure h] full %>e ( ! w$d+-cake boxes1 to "o ( ! little si/]s ( ! bride1 :o clung to h] dress & sobb$ z if h] he>t mu/ break--all seem$ to l him & dep5d on him4 ,i h n ! pleasure ( ,mr4 ,v----'s acqua9tance1 said ,i1 b ,i prophesy t he w succe$ 9 life6 ,yes1 & make fri5ds at e /ep6 respond$ ,mrs4 ,k----1 w>mly4 ,aft] we p>t$ ?is morn+1 ,i _h an agreeable sort ( half-consci\sness t some?+ pleasant _h happ5$ to me1 & :5 ,i analis$ ! feel+1 ,wordswor?'s l9es seem$ to h be5 imp]sonat$ to me3-- ',a face ) gladness ov]spread6 ,s(t smiles1 by human k9dness br$6 ,& seeml9ess complete1 t sways ,?y c\rtesies1 ab\t !e plays6' 99 99 99 99 99 ,i h kn[n few p]sons ) z exquisite ae/hetical p]ceptions z my lovely fri5d ,m9nie4 ,s ,i promis$ myself great pleasure 9 tak+ h] to see ,cole's celebrat$ s]ies ( pictures--,,! ,,c\rse ,,( ,,"t4 ,x 0 soon aft] ,cole's lam5t$ dea?2 &1 z ,m9nie _h be5 "s "t liv+ :]e %e 0 depriv$ ( su* enjoym5ts1 %e _h nev] se5 ^! f9e pictures4 ,z we drove along t[>ds ! ,art ,union ,gall]y1 ! fair en?usia/ 0 all eag] expectation4 ,h[ (t5 my k9d fri5d ,mr4 ,s---- ,b4 ,r----1 us$ to talk to me ( ,cole1 said %e1 & promise me ! pleasure ( kn[+ him4 ,:5 he di$ ,i felt z ?\gh ,i _h lo/ a de> fri5d1 z ,i _h inde$1 = all :o wor%ip art1 h a fri5d 9 ea* *ild ( g5ius4 ,cole 0 emphatically "o ( ^!1 return$ ,i1 z 8 conceptions alone prove4 ,yes1 inde$1 repli$ ,m9nie1 ,i always ?9k ( him z ! poet-pa9t]1 s9ce ,i saw 8 fir/ s]ies--! ',progress ( ,empire4' ,only a poet's imag9ation c\ld conceive 8 subjects4 ,i plac$ my sweet fri5d 9 ! mo/ favorable position = enjoy+ ea* picture 9 succession1 & seat$ myself at h] side1 r = ! gratification ( li/5+ to ! l[ murmurs ( delight t %\ld be brea!d by h] k9dr$ s\l1 ?an to view ! pa9t]'s skill1 z t no long] possess$ ! attraction ( novelty = me4 ,we _h j come to ! sublime portraiture ( ,manhood1 & ,m9nie seem$ :olly absorb$ 9 h] own ?\ghts & imag9+s4 ,sudd5ly a silly giggle broke ! *>m$ /illness4 ,! ,devotee ( ! ,beautiful />t$1 z if abruptly awak5$ f a dream1 & a slight %iv] ran ?r\gh h] s5sitive frame4 ,turn+1 ,i p]ceiv$1 /&+ close beh9d u1 a gr\p ( "y p]sons1 *att]+ & laugh+1 & po9t+ to diff]5t p>ts ( ! picture be=e u4 ,_! platitudes 7 n1 p]haps1 especially /upid1 nor 7 !y m noisy & rude ?an ,i h kn[n free-born republicans be=e1 "u some:at simil> circum/ances2 b poor ,m9nie endur$ absolute torture2 h] idealiz$ delight vani%$ be=e a co>se reality4 ,i well rememb] ! implor+ & di/ress$ look ) :i* %e :isp]$3 ,let u g1 de> ,colonel2 & "o glance at h] pale face satisfi$ me t ! spell 0 irrevocably brok5 = h]1 & t h] long anticipat$ joy1 9 behold+ a ?+ ( beauty _h inde$ be5 cruelly alloy$4 ,if my memory s]ves me aright1 ,i told y some?+1 9 a =m] lett]1 ( an int]e/+ lady1 a fri5d ( m9e1 ^: husb& 0 %ot all to pieces 9 ! ,mexican ,w>1 & aft] ly+ = _m mon?s 9 an almo/ hopeless condition1 f9ally s f> recov]$ z to be remov$ to ! sea-bo>d1 to take %ip = ,new ,orleans4 ,:5 in=m$ ( ?is1 8 beautiful "y wife--a belle1 a beauty1 & ! pett$ idol ( a l>ge family circle be=e h] m>riage--set out1 at mid-w9t]1 accompani$ by "o ( h] bro!rs & tak+ ) h] ! infant-*ild1 :om its soldi]-fa!r _h nev] se51 to meet h] husb& on 8 homew>d r\te4 ,?is explanation w r5d] intelligible ! foll[+ incid5t1 :i* %e h]self relat$ to me4 ,my bro!r rema9$ ) u "s "t at ,new ,orleans1 said ! fair n>rator2 b1 z ,erne/ began to improve1 ,i entreat$ him to return home1 z bo? 8 bus9ess & 8 family dem&$ 8 att5tion2 & y "k1 ,colonel ,lunettes1 %e add$1 ) a sad smile1 t a soldi]'s wife mu/ le>n to be brave1 = h] own sake z well z = 84 ,erne/ _h ) him an excell5t1 fai?ful s]vant1 :o 0 fully compet5t to su* s]vice z ,i c\ld n r5d]1 & my little boy's nurse 0 ) me1 ( c\rse4 ,s we made our homew>d j\rney by sl[ /ages1 b ) less suff]+ to my husb& ?an we c\ld h hop$1 & ,i grew /rong z soon z we 7 re-unit$1 & felt adequate to any?+1 almo/4 ,! fair "y creature add$ ! la/ ^w ) ! same m\rnful smile t _h be=e flitt$ ov] h] sweet face1 & z if r 9 reply to ! d\btful expression %e read 9 my c\nt5ance1 ?an f any remembrance ( hav+ fail$1 9 ! slighte/ degree1 9 ! task ( :i* %e spoke4 ,on ! night ( our arrival at ,a----1 h[ev]1 pursu$ ,mrs4 ,v----1 we seem$ to rea* su* a climax ( fatigue & trial1 z to make fur!r endurance lit]ally impossible = poor ,erne/4 ,our little *ild _h be5 tak5 ill ! day be=e1 s t ,i c\ld n devote myself s entirely to him z ,i c\ld h wi%$2 &1 z we drew ne> home1 8 impati5ce seem$ to increase ! pa9 ( 8 w\nds1 s t1 on ?is ev5+1 he 0 almo/ exhau/$ bo? 9 body & m9d4 ,we /opp$ at ! ,d---- ,h\se1 z be+ ne>e/ ! depot1 :i* 0 a great po9t ) u2 b su* a com=tless1 %iftless place6---- ,an abom9able hole6 ,i ejaculat$2 "o nev] gets any?+ fit to eat !re6 ,t 0 ! lea/ ( our difficulties1 return$ ! lady1 z we _h to leave our man-s]vant to look aft] our luggage1 x 0 ) great difficulty t my poor husb& 0 assi/$ up /airs into ! public p>lor1 & he almo/ fa9t$ :ile ,i gave a few hurri$ directions ab\t a room4 ,su* a sc5e z x 06 ,! poor baby1 we>y & sleepy1 began to cry = mamma1 & nurse _h z mu* z %e c\ld d ) ! c>e ( him4 ,erne/ _h sunk d[n ^u ! only s(a 9 ! room--a huge1 heavy ma*9e ( a ?+1 t look$ z ?\gh nev] design$ to be mov$ f its place aga9/ ! wall4 ,i gave my husb& a re/orative1 b 9 va94 ,he grew s gha/ly pale t----a sob "h *ok$ ! utt]ance ( ! speak]4 ,my de> *ild1 said ,i1 tak+ h] h&1 d n say ano!r ^w2 ,i _c =give myself = ask+ y ^! p>ticul>s--all is well n[--d n recall ! pa/6 ,excuse me1 de> ,colonel1 ,i wi% to tell y1 ,i want y to "k1 h[ we 7 treat$ by a brute 9 human =m--to ask y :e!r y c\ld h believ$ 9 ! exi/5ce ( su* a be+--s utt]ly de/itute ( common polit5ess1 n to say humanity4 ,i hope no "o :o c\ld aid y1 9 ?is extremity1 fail$ to d s4 ,y %all he>4 ,erne/ 0 %iv]+ ) cold1 z well z exhau/ion1 & :isp]$ to me t he w\ld try to sit by ! fire until ! room 0 prep>$4 ,i look$ r\nd ! place = an easy-*air2 !re 0 b "o1 & t 0 occupi$ by a man :o 0 />+ at u1 z ?\gh we 7 curiosities exhibit$ = 8 especial b5efit4 ',erne/1' said ,i al\d1 'y are too weak to sit 9 "o ( ^! *airs )\t arms1 & ) no?+ to support y\r head4' ',i w try1 love1' he repli$1 '= ,i am s cold6' ',i w ask t man = 8 *air1' ,i :isp]$4 ,poor ,erne/6 8 eyes fla%$4 ',no6 ,no6' said he1 'if he has n ! dec5cy to (f] x1 y %all n speak to him6' ,( c\rse1 ,i w\ld n irritate him by opposition1 b plac$ an ord9>y *air be=e ! fire1 &1 support+ him into x1 held 8 head on my %\ld]1 :ile ,i *af$ 8 b5umb$ h&s4 ,9 ! mean:ile1 ! wail ( ! baby did n help to quiet u1 nor to %ort5 ! "t ( wait+2 & x seem$ z if ,john w\ld nev] make 8 appe>ance1 nor ! room ,i _h ord]$ be prep>$4 ,by my direction1 nurse rang ! bell4 ,i inquir$ ( ! v placid individual :o answ]$ x1 :e!r ! room 0 ready = u1 & ^u be+ told t !y 7 mak+ ! fire1 entreat$ ! emblem ( s]5ity to ha/5 op]ations1 & at once to br+ me a cup ( hot tea4 ,m9utes seem$ h\rs to me1 z y may suppose1 & ! dull eyes t 7 fa/5$ ^u u f ! c5tre ( ! /uff$ *air1 ,i s long$ =1 really made me n]v\s4 ,i felt z ?\gh x might be "s horrid gh\l1 r ?an any?+ human1 ?us look+ ^u our mis]y4 ',good ,g----1 ,lu6' said ,erne/1 at la/1 'isn't ! b$ ready yet8' ,i c\ld be> x no long]4 ,g5tly )draw+ my support f ! we>y1 we>y head1 ,i flew to my boy1 snat*$ him f nurse1 & signify+ my design to h]1 we unit$ our p[]s1 &1 lay+ baby on ! s(a1 we succe$$ 9 pu%+ x up to ! side ( ! fire-place4 ,!n1 :ile ,i hu%$ ! *ild on my brea/1 we pil$ up our wrapp+s & plac$ my husb& ^u ! c\*1 s z to re/ 8 poor w\nd$ frame 7y "k1 ,colonel1 8 sp9e 0 injur$74 ,! groan1 half ( relief & half ( torture1 t broke f 8 lips1 z he re/$ 8 head1 0 l to be ! 'la/ /raw' t broke my he>t--b ! soldi]'s wife6 ,h[ (t5 did ,i repeat to myself1 dur+ t long j\rney3 ',rememb] ?\'rt a soldi]'s wife1 ,^? te>s b ill become !e6' ,well6 by ?is "t1 ,john made 8 appe>ance1 &1 consign+ 8 ma/] tempor>ily to 8 c>e1 ,i took nurse ) me1 & w5t to see :at a woman's ready h& c\ld d 9 exp$it+ matt]s else:]e4 ,:5 %[$ to ! room we 7 expect$ to occupy1 ,i f\nd x s fill$ ) smoke1 & s dreadfully cold1 z to be :olly un9habitable1 & 9 despair s5t = ! /ew>d1 or :oev] he 01 to :om ,i _h giv5 directions at fir/4 ,no o!r room ) two b$s c\ld be secur$4 ,by ! glimm]+ light ( ! small lamp 9 ! h& ( ! ,iri%man1 :o 0 labor+ ) ! attempt at a fire1 ,i inve/igat$ a little2 ! sm\ld]+ coals bel*$ =? volumes ( smoke into my face4 ,no?+ daunt$ by ?is 7'twas n ! 'smoke ( battle1' ?\gh ,i felt z ?\gh 9 ! mid/ ( a conflict ( life & dea?71 ,i bade ! man remove ! bl[]4 ,behold ! draught clos$ by ! /rip ( /one sometimes us$ = t purpose1 aft] a h>d coal fire is fully ignit$6 ,i ?9k1 ,colonel1 y w\ld h admir$ ! laconic1 imp]i\sly cool tone & mann] ) :i* ,i spe$ily effect$ ! removal ( ! entire mass ( cold h>d coal1 sub/itut$ = x1 light1 dry wood1 & cov]+ up my boy1 z he /ill re/$ 9 my arms1 dissipat$ ! smoke t cont5d$ ) ! close1 %ut-up sort ( air 9 ! room1 = disagreeability1 by op5+ ! w9d[s1 _h ! mo/ com=table look+ ( ! b$s drawn ne> ! fire1 & op5$ to air & w>m1 ord]$ up ! trunks we want$1 op5$ !m1 hung a w>m flannel dress+-g[n ne> ! fire1 plac$ 8 slipp]s & ev]y?+ else ,erne/ w\ld want j :]e !y w\ld be want$1 ne> ! be/ *air ,i c\ld secure1 & ! table t 0 to receive 8 supp] :5 he %\ld be ready = x1 &1 9 %ort put ! matt] ?r\gh1 z ,erne/ w\ld say1 ) ! spe$ ( desp]ation4 ,x 0 wond]ful h[ quickly all ?is1 & m1 0 effect$ by ! p ab\t me *iefly ?r\gh my ability to tell !m exactly :at to d & h[ to d x4 ,excuse me if ,i boa/2 x 0 ! deep calmness ( despair t inspir$ me6 ,n[ ,i c smile at ! look ( blank amazem5t ) :i* ,paddy receiv$ my ann\ncem5t ( ! necessity ( tak+ out all ! coals f ! grate1 be=e he c\ld hope to k9dle a fire1 & ! />e ( ! man ( affairs = ! ,d---- ,h\se1 z he ent]$ ^u ! field ( my ef=ts to say t tea 0 ready4 ,!re is b "o /ep f ! sublime to ! ridicul\s6 ,i exclaim$1 laugh+1 9 spite ( my sympa?y ) my fair fri5d4 ,& :at became ( ! b>b>ian 9 ! l>ge *air8 ,oh1 :5 ,i return$ to ! p>lor to h ,erne/ remov$ to our own room1 !re he sat1 /ill1 loll+ com=tably back 9 8 *air1 ) 8 hat on1 & 8 feet laid up be=e him1 & app>5tly z mu* occupi$ z ev] 9 />+ at ! /rang]s1 & no m ',on hospitable ?\ghts int5t' ?an :5 ,i quitt$ ! room1 ! horrid gh\l6 ,i 0 s rejoic$ to escape ) my treasures safe f 8 blight+ gaze6 ,b n[ = ! moral ( my /ory1 de> ,colonel1 = e /ory has its moral1 ,i suppose1--,john1 ,erne/'s man1 told nurse1 :o1 by ! way1 0 s highly indignant on ! occasion1 z to assure me aft]w>ds1 t if %e _h be5 a man1 %e'd h j pit*$ ! selfi% brute bea/ out ( ! *air1 & tak5 x = ,mr4 ,v----1 )\t s mu* z a 'by y\r leave4'---- ,i c\ld n refra9 f int]rupt+ ,mrs4 ---- to say t ,i ?\ght ,i %\ld h be5 sorely tempt$ to "s su* act myself1 "u ! circum/ances4 ,yes1 pursu$ ,mrs4 ,v----1 nurse /ill recurs to t 'awful cold night 9 ,a----' ) an inv>iable mal$iction ^u ! 'bad sp]et z kept ! *air4' ,b1 z ,i 0 say+1 ,john told h] aft]w>ds t ! gh\l ask$ him :o t sick g5tleman 01 & said t 8 wife appe>$ to be 9 s mu* tr\ble t he %\ld h (f]$ to help h] along a little1 b he wasn't acqua9t$ ) h]6 ,uncle ,hal1 isn't an arti/ a g5tleman8 inquir$ ,blan*e ( me "o morn+1 dur+ a rec5t visit to our great ,comm]cial ,metropolis1 z ! newspap] writ]s call x4 ,:at d y mean1 *ild1 said ,i1 y _c mean to ask :e!r arti/s rank z g5tlem5 9 society1 = t does n admit ( "q4 ,i saw !re 0 some?+ tr\bl+ h]1 ! mom5t %e came d[n1 = %e did n welcome h] old uncle ) h] usual sp>kl+ smile1 ?\gh %e snugg$ close up to me on ! s(a1 & kept my h& 9 bo? ( h]s1 :ile we 7 arrang+ "s matt]s ab\t :i* ,i _h call$4 ,is n an engrav] an arti/8 %e inquir$1 ) increas$ e>ne/ness ( tone4 ,does n an engrav] :o has a l>ge ateli]1 numb]s ( employes1 & does all k9ds ( beautiful pr9ts1 heads1 & l&scapes1 & elegant figures1 take rank 9 social life ) o!r g5tlem58 ,c]ta9ly1 my de>2 b tell me :at y are ?9k+ (2 :at tr\bles y my *ild8 ,well1 y rememb]1 de> uncle1 p]haps1 ! "y orphan boy 9 :om papa & all ( u us$ to be s int]e/$ ! summ] y sp5t ) u1 long ago1 :5 we 7 all *ildr5 at home4 ,he is n[ e/abli%$ 9 ?is city1 aft] ye>s ( /ruggle ) difficulties t w\ld h cru%$ a less noble _s1 & 8 si/]s1 = :om he has always provid$1 9 a great degree1 ?\gh at ! co/ ( almo/ incr$ible self-d5ial1 z ,i happ5 to "k1 are n[ ne>ly prep>$ = tea*]s4 ,we h always reta9$ our int]e/ 9 !m all2 & !y always make u a visit :5 !y are at ,d----4 ,inde$1 papa always says he kn[s few "y m5 = :om he ent]ta9s s high a reg>d2 & ,i am sure he is v good-look+1 & ?\gh he may n be v fa%ionable1--y ne$n't smile1 uncle ,hal1 ,i---- ,my de>1 ,i am *>m$ ) y\r sket*1 & %all g1 at once1 & h my old visage engrav$ by y\r h&some arti/-fri5d2 & :5 ,i publi% my auto-biography1 x %all be accompani$ by a 'portrait ( ! au?or1' sup]bly engrav$ by a 'celebrat$ arti/4' ,he is celebrat$1 uncle1 really2 y h no idea ( ! va/ numb] ( ord]s he has f all p>ts ( ! c\ntry1 nor h[ beautifully he gets up ev]y?+4 ,b ,i mu/ tell y1 proce$$ ! s5sitive little ?+1 ) m *e]fulness1 = ,i _h succe$$ 9 my design ( *e]+ h] up a little--,mr4 ,z\sky--,h5ry1 z we always call him1 has be5 engrav+ ! head ( "o ( our fri5ds at home = a lit]>y affair--"s biographical book1 or some?+ ( t sort1 & he came up to %[ me "o ( ! 'fir/ impressions1' z ,i ?9k he calls !m1 & to br+ a message f 8 si/]1 la/ ev5+--wi%+ me to 'criticise1' he told me1 z he _h no?+ b r an indiff]5t dagu]reotype to copy f4 ,x 0 j be=e tea t he call$--because he is busy all day1 ,i suppose1 & p]haps1 he ?\ght he %\ld be sure ( f9d+ me1 !n4 ,inde$1 he said some?+ ab\t fe>+ to intrude lat]1 :5 !re might be o!r visitors--he is ! mo/ s5sitive & unobtrusive be+6 ,well1 j z we 7 hav+ a nice little *at ab\t old times at ,d----1 c\s9 ,*>les came home & came into ! p>lor4 ,( c\rse1 he kn[s ,h5ry v well1 = he has se5 him (t5 & (t5 at our h\se1 :5 he us$ to be !re 9 vacations ) my bro!rs2 &1 inde$1 once be=e ,h5ry came "h to live1 0 "o ( a p>ty ( u1 :o w5t to 8 little /udio1 to see 8 self-taught pa9t+s & sket*es4 ,:5 he ent]$ ! room1 ,i said1 'c\s9 ,*>les1 our fri5d ,mr4 ,z\sky does n ne$ an introduction to y1 ,i am sure4' ,i _c describe 8 mann]4 ,i did n s mu* m9d its be+ cold & indiff]5t1 b x 0 n t ( an equal--( "o g5tleman to ano!r1 & )\t sitt+ d[n1 ev5 = a mom5t1 he walk$ back to ! d9+-room1 & ,i he>d him ask ! s]vant :e!r tea 0 ready4 ,h5ry rose 9 a mom5t1 & took my h& to say good-bye--oh1 uncle1 ,i _c tell y h[ hurt ,i 06 ,8 voice 0 z l[ & g5tle z ev]1 b 8 face betray$ him6 ,i "k he notic$ c\s9 ,*>les' mann]4 ,i 0 det]m9$ t he %\ld n g away s2 s ,i didn't get up1 b drew him to a seat by me on ! s(a1 & said t he mu/ n g yet1 unless he _h an engagem5t1 = t ,i _h n half done tell+ him :at ,i wi%$1 & rattl$ on1 h>dly kn[+ :at ,i did say1 = ,i 0 s griev$ & mortifi$4 ,he said he w\ld come aga91 z x 0 my tea-"t1 b ,i insi/$ t my tea 0 ( no consequ5ce1 & t ,i mu* pref]r$ talk+ to a fri5d--all ! :ile hop+ t ei!r c\s9 ,m>ia or c\s9 ,*>les w\ld come & invite him to take tea4 ,pres5tly ,i he>d c\s9 ,m>ia come d[n1 & !n ! glass doors 7 clos$ betwe5 ! rooms1 & ,i knew !y 7 at tea4 ,:y1 uncle ,hal1 papa w\ld no m h done su* a ?+ 9 8 h\se1 ?an he w\ld h robb$ "s "o6 ,:at6 w\nd ! feel+s ( any "o = fe> ( n be+ 'g5teel6' t's ! ^w1 ,i suppose--,i he> c\s9 ,m>ia use x v (t56 ,we 7 always taught by de> mamma1 :ile %e liv$1 to be p>ticul>ly polite & att5tive to ^? :o might n be z happy or prosp]\s z ourselves4 ,%e us$ to say t fa%ionable & di/+ui%$ p 7 ! lea/ likely to obs]ve ^? ?+s1 b t ! s5sitive & self-di/ru/ful 7 apt to be almo/ morbidly alive to e indication ( neglect4 ',nev] bru% rudely by ! human s5sitive plant1 my de>s1' %e us$ to say1 'le/ y %\ld bruise ! t5d] leaves2 & nev] =get t x mo/ ne$s ! sun%9e ( smiles6' ,de> mamma6 %e us$ to be s polite to ,h5ry--n patroniz+1 b s fri5dly1 s consid]ate--always %e put him at ease :5 !re 0 o!r company at our h\se 7?\gh he nev] came 9 :5 he knew !re 7 o!r visitors71 & %e us$ to d s _m k9d ?+s to assi/ 8 fir/ ef=ts 9 8 art6 ,i only hope he und]/ood t ,i h no rights "h4 ,i am sure ,i feel t ,i h n6 ,b ,i w\ld r be treat$ a hundr$ times ov] aga9 z ,i 0 la/ night1 myself1 ?an to h ,h5ry's feel+s w\nd$2 /ill1 ,i mu/ say t ,i %\ld n ?9k1 because %e happ5$ to be deta9$ pa/ ! exact tea-h\r1 ( s5d+ away ! tea-?+s & keep+ cold slops 9 a pit*] = any gue/ 9 my h\se1 if ,i _h "o---- ,hu%1 ,blan*e6 ,i nev] he>d y talk s indiscreetly be=e6 ,well1 ,i don't c>e6 ,papa made me come "h to /ay1 because he said !y _h visit$ u1 & came out to ,bel's w$d+1 & all2 b ,i d s wi% ,i 0 at ! ,/4 ,ni*olas ) y & ! ,cl>ks1 uncle1 de>6 ,c\s9 ,*>les a9't l himself s9ce he m>ri$ 8 fa%ionable ,new ,york wife2 ev5 :5 he comes to pa's he isn't1 ?\gh !re he ?r[s (f 8 cold1 c]emoni\s mann] some:at4 ,b ,i really feel z if ,i 0 9 a /raight-jacket "h6 ,:y1 ,blan*e1 :at's ! tr\ble8 ,i am sure ev]y?+ is v elegant & fa%ionable "h6 ,yes1 too elegant & fa%ionable = poor little me6 ,i am n us$ to t1 & don't c>e = x4 ,i'd r h a little m fri5dl9ess & sociability ?an all ! spl5dor4 ,i am con/antly rem9d$ ( my utt] insignificance2 & y "k1 uncle1 poor ,blan*e is spoil$1 z y (t5 say1 & n us$ to be+ r$uc$ to a m]e non5tity6 ,) ?is ! silly *ild actually began to cry1 & :5 ,i tri$ to soo! h]1 only sobb$ out1 9 brok5 words3 ,i w\ldn't be su* a goose z to m9d x1 if ,h5ry ,z\sky _h n be5 treat$ s s1 s--s--fa%-ion-a-bly6 ,look+ ov] "s lett]s f a sprightly correspond5t ( m9e1 ! o!r day1 ,i laid aside "o f :i* ,i make ! foll[+ extract1 z apposite to my subject3 ,y ask$ me to give y "s acc\nt ( ! social position1 etc41 & an idea ( ! husb& ( y\r =m] favorite1 ,m---- ,s----4 ',:at is ,dr4 ,j---- l8' y inquire3--,l no?+ 9 heav5 above1 or 9 ! e>? b5ea?1 ,i answ]2 &1 !re=e1 he might be wor%ipp$ )\t a violation ( ! injunction ( ! ,decalogue6 ,h[ su* a vivaci\s creature z ,m---- ,s---- came to tie h]self = life to su* a mule1 passes my p[]s ( solution4 ,dr4 ,j---- is v accompli%$ 9 8 pr(ession1 = a "y man1 ,i he>1 & mu* respect$ = 8 pr(essional capacity--b socially he is--no?+6--! m]e/ ciph] conceivable6 ,a man may be v quiet at home1 n[-a-days1 & yet pass mu/]2 b !re are times :5 he mu/ act1 z x seems to me2 b ,m----'s husb& seems to be a man ( "o idea1 & t nev]1 seem+ly1 sugge/s ! duties ( ho/4 ,b y %all judge = y\rself4--,:ile ,i 0 9 ,a----1 we 7 all invit$ !re "o ev5+1 to meet a bride1 an old fri5d ( ,m----'s1 /opp+ 9 t[n on h] m>riage t\r4 ,m---- said x 0 too e>ly 9 ! season = a l>ge p>ty1 & t we 7 expect$ q en famille2 b x 01 9 reality1 q an occasion1 nev]!less1 z ! bride & h] p>ty 7 fa%ionable ,bo/onians4 ,i happ5$ to be ne> ! ho/ess1 :5 ! gue/s ( ! ev5+ ent]$4 ,%e receiv$ !m ) h] usual ,fr5*y ease & playfulness ( mann]1 & x seem$ t ! g5tleman 0 an old fri5d ( h]s1 b did n "k h] husb&4 ,he express$ ! hope t ,dr4 ,j----'s pr(essional duties w\ld n deprive !m ( 8 society ! :ole ev5+1 z he mu* desir$ ! pleasure ( 8 acqua9tance4 ,i saw1 by ! height5+ ( h] color1 t ,m----1 woman ( ! _w ?\gh %e be1 felt ! un9t5d$ s>casm ( ?is polite language2 = ,dr4 ,j4 0 calmly ensconc$ 9 ! deep recess ( a l>ge fauteuil 9 ! corn] ( ! fire-place1 app>5tly enjoy+ ! gl[+ coal-fire t always adds its *e]ful influ5ce to ! elegant belong+s ( ,m----'s spl5did draw+-room4 ,?r\gh\t ! entire ev5+ our effigy ( a ho/ kept 8 po/1 :]e we f\nd him on ent]+4 ,p w5t to him1 *att$ a :ile1 & mov$ away2 we danc$1 refre%m5ts 7 s]v$1 w9e 0 quaff$1 ',all w5t m]ry z a m>riage bell2' ,m---- glid$ ab\t f gr\p to gr\p1 ) an appropriate ^w1 or c\rte\s att5tion = ea* "o1 &1 9 addition to ! fl[]s t adorn$ ! rooms1 pres5t$ ! bride ( h] old fri5d ) an exquisite b\quet1 say+1 9 h] pretty way1 t %e w\ld h be5 delight$ to receive h] 9 a b[] ( roses1 :5 %e le>n$ f ,mr4 ---- h[ mu* %e lik$ fl[]s1 b t ,flora 0 9 a pet ) h] s9ce %e _h giv5 up h] old cons]vatory at h] fa!r's4 ,z ! ev5+ wan$1 ,i obs]v$ h] we>9ess1 despite ! hospitable smile2 & well %e might be6 ,sev]al times %e slipp$ away to h] babe2 once1 :5 ,i /ood ne> h]1 %e />t$ slightly3 ',i ?\ght ,i he>d a nurs]y-cry1' %e :isp]$ to me1 'my little boy is n well to-night2' & ,i miss$ h] soon aft]4 ,:5 ,i w5t away1 ,i1 ( c\rse1 s\ght ! ma/] ( ! h\se to say good-night4 ,he half rose1 ) a half smile1 9 recognition ( my adieu1 & re-settl$ himself1 app>5tly :olly unconsci\s ( any possible occasion = fur!r ef=t6 ,b ! climax1 9 true epic /yle1 0 res]v$ = ! f9ale4 ,x 0 a frightfully /ormy night1 & :5 we came d[n to ! /reet door to g away1 !re /ood ,m----1 9 h] ?9 dress1 ! cold w9d & sleet-ra9 ru%+ 9 :5 ! door 0 op5$1 en\gh to c>ry away h] fairy figure1 see+ (f h] fri5d & 8 bride6 99 99 99 99 99 ,my de> ,miss ,c----1 exclaim$ a g5tleman aft] li/5+ to ! compla9t ( a lady :o _h j be5 *>g+ ! lords ( creation ) ! habitual disc\rtesy ( reta9+ _! hats :5 speak+ to ladies1 9 /ores & %ops1 z well z 9 public halls & ev5 9 ! draw+-room2 ,my de> ,miss ,c----1 don't y "k t ',"y ,am]ica' always we>s 8 hat & boots :5ev] he c8 ,does he sleep 9 !m8 inquir$ ! lady4 ,well1 my de>s1 ,i ov]he>d a high-br$ & exce$+ly h&some man inquir+ ( two lovely ,engli% girls1 on bo>d a /eam] ! o!r day1 h[ did y succe$ 9 y\r ef=ts to d9e to-day8 ,i w n aga9 p]mit y to be sep>at$ f y\r aunt & me1 if we f9d ! table ev] s cr[d$4 ,b we _h ,*>ley1 y "k1 sir1 return$ "o ( ! fair int]locutors1 ) a smile wor?y ( ,hebe h]self4 ,true1 b ,*>ley is only a *ild2 & boys z well z wom5 f>e ill at public tables 9 ?is 'l& ( lib]ty & equality1' unless aid$ by "s p[]ful assi/ant6 ,i ?\ght we _h f\nd su* a *ampion to-day1 exclaim$ ! o!r lady1 9 ! p]son :o sat next me at d9n]4 ,8 h&s 7 s nice t ,i %\ld n h object$ 9 ! lea/ to 8 (f]+ me su* di%es z 7 )9 8 rea*1 especially z !re seem$ to be no s]vant to att5d u1 & we really sat half ?r\gh ! fir/ c\rse )\t bread or wat]4 ,hav+ no?+ else to d1 = "s "t1 ,i quietly amus$ myself ) obs]v+ my c\rte\s neighbor4 ,s :olly absorb$ did he seem 9 8 own contemplations1 s utt]ly oblivi\s ( ev]y?+ ar\nd him1 except ! cont5ts ( 8 heap$-up plate1 t ,i soon became conv9c$ t ,i _h ! honor to be 9 close proximity to a philosoph]1 at lea/1 & probably to "s fix$ /> 9 ! realms ( sci5ce6 ,oh1 ,cl>e6 ,i am s sorry to tell y1 b ,i le>n$ aft]w>ds1 accid5tally1 t y\r pr(\nd-look+ neighbor is--a d5ti/6 ,&1 !re=e1 accu/om$ only to ! mo/ pa9ful associations ) ! m\?s ( o!rs6 *im$ 9 ! ari/ocrat1 laugh+ 9 *orus3 ,well1 z our %rewd1 s5sible fri5d1 ! daught] ( ! ,siddons1 us$ to say1 aft] h] return f ,am]ica1 'if ! ,am]icans pr(ess to be all equal1 !y %\ld be equally well br$6' ,) a repetition ( ?is d\bly s>ca/ic apo!gm1 my de> fri5ds1 = ! pres5t1 ,adieu6 ,,h>ry ,,lunettes4 ,,lett] ,,vii4 ,,heal?1 ,,! ,,toilet1 ,,etc4 ,,my ,,de> ,,nephews3 ,s9ce no man c fulfill 8 de/9y z an actively-useful memb] ( society )\t ,heal?1 p]haps a few practical sugge/ions on ?is important subject may n be inconsi/5t ) our pres5t purpose4 ,! only reliable f\ndation ^u :i* to base ! hope ( secur+ p]man5t possession ( ?is greate/ ( e>?ly bless+s1 is ! e>ly acquisition ( ,habits ( ,temp]ance4 ,9 a prop] s5se ( ! ^w1 ,temp]ance is an all-inclusive t]m--x does n mean ab/a9+ f /rong dr9k1 only1 nor f ov]-eat+1 nor f any "o =m ( self-indulg5ce or dissipation2 b x requires mod]ation 9 all ?+s1 = its full illu/ration4 ,x 0 ?is appreh5sion ( ! t]m t 0 tru?fully exhibit$ 9 ! long1 useful1 consi/5t life ( our di/+ui%$ c\ntryman1 ,john ,qu9cy ,adams4 ,habits =m$ 9 boyhood1 9 /rict accordance ) ?is pr9ciple1 & adh]$ to 9 e v>y+ phase ( circum/ance ?r\gh\t 8 prolong$ exi/5ce1 7 ! proximate cause ( 8 successful & admirable c>e]4 ,& :at a c>e]6 ,h[ triumphantly successful1 h[ wor?y ( admiration6 ,m ?an half a c5tury did he s]ve 8 c\ntry1 at home & abroad1 dy+ at la/1 ) 8 armor on1--a wat*man1 fai?ful1 ev5 unto dea?1 ^u ! ramp>ts ( ! ,citadel1 :]e ,ju/ice1 ,tru?1 & ,fre$om h f\nd a la/ asylum4 ,?9k y t ! intellectual & moral purposes ( 8 be+ c\ld h be5 borne out by ! mo/ resolute ex]cise ( w1 b = ! judici\s tra9+ ( ! physique8 ,or c\ld ! high] attributes ( 8 nature h be5 develop$1 inde$1 9 conjunction ) a body 'cab9$1 cribb$ & conf9$' by ! en]vat+ influ5ce ( y\?ful self-indulg5ce8 ,born on-- ,/]n ,new-,engl&'s rocky %ore1 no misnam$ luxury %r\d$ 8 frame f ! discipl9e ( t ,tea*]1 ar\nd ^: /eps ! m\nta9 breezes bl[1 & f ^: c\nt5ance all ! virtues ga!r /r5g?4 ,y are1 d\btless1 all famili> ) ,mr4 ,adams' habits ( e>ly ris+1 ba?+1 etc4 ,! latt]1 ev51 he ma9ta9$ until )9 two ye>s ( 8 dea?1 ba?+ 9 an op5 /ream ea* morn+1 if 8 locality p]mitt$ ! enjoym5t1 at a v e>ly h\r4 ,i h 8 own au?ority = ! fact t he1 dur+ ! diff]5t p]iods ( 8 public soj\rn abroad1 lav$ 8 vigor\s frame 9 almo/ e riv] ( ,europe6 ,frankl91 too1 ascrib$ 8 triumph ov] ! ob/acles t ob/ruct$ 8 e>ly pa? to a /rict adh]5ce to ! rules ( ,temp]ance4 ,& s1 inde$1 ) mo/ ( ! truly great m5 ^: names illum9e ! pages ( our c\ntry's hi/ory3--,i might multiply examples almo/ ad inf9itum1 b y\r own read+ w enable y to endorse ! correctness ( my ass]tion4 ,s9ce we h1 incid5tally1 allud$ to ! ,ba?1 9 connection ) ! example ( ,mr4 ,adams1 let u comm5ce ! consid]ation ( p]sonal habits1 ) ?is agreeable & ess5tial accessory ( ,heal?4 ,?\gh au?orities may diff] respect+ "s m9or details ) reg>d to ba?+1 ,i believe m$ical te/imony all goes to sanction its adoption by all p]sons1 9 "s "o ( its modifications4 ,con/itutional peculi>ities %\ld always be consult$ 9 ! e/abli%m5t ( individual rules1--h5ce no g5]al directions c be made applicable to all p]sons4 ,! cold ba?1 ?\gh t mo/ frequ5tly adopt$ by p]sons 9 heal?1 is1 no d\bt1 injuri\s 9 "s cases1 & c>eful obs]vation alone c enable ea* individual to e/abli% ! precise temp]ature at :i* 8 ablutions w be mo/ b5eficial4 ,b1 :ile ! mo/ scrupul\s & unv>y+ reg>d = cleanl9ess %\ld be consid]$ ( prim>y importance1 ! indiscreet use ( ! ba? %\ld be avoid$ ) equal c>e4 ,bi%op ,heb]1 "o ( ! be/ & mo/ useful ( m51 sacrific$ himself 9 ! mid/ ( a c>e] ( em95t piety1 to an imprud5t use ( ?is luxury1 aris+ ei!r f ignorance or inadv]t5cy4 ,aft] ris+ v e>ly to baptize sev]al native conv]ts rec5tly made 9 ,india1 ! field ( 8 labors1 he return$ to 8 bungal[ 9 a /ate ( exhau/ion f excitem5t & ab/95ce1 &1 )\t tak+ any n\ri%m5t1 ?rew himself into a ba?1 & soon aft] expir$6--,no "o c safely resort to ! ba? :5 ! bodily p[]s are mu* weak5$1 by :atev] cause2 & ?\gh x is unwise to use x directly aft] tak+ a full meal1 x %\ld n imm$iately prec$e ! *ief meal ( ! day1 if t be tak5 at a late h\r1 & aft] prolong$ ab/95ce & ex]tion4 ,! art ( swimm+ e>ly acquir$1 af=ds ! mo/ agreeable & b5eficial mode ( ba?+1 n to dwell ^u its num]\s recomm5dations 9 o!r respects2 b :5 ?is enjoym5t _c be secur$1 nor ev5 ! luxury ( an imm]sion ba?1 luckily = heal?1 com=t1 & propriety1 ! means ( sponge ba?+ may always be secur$1 at lea/ 9 ?is c\ntry 7:]ev] x has ris5 above b>b>ism71 ?\gh ,i mu/ say t frequ5tly dur+ my travels 9 ,engl&1 & ev5 ?r\gh t[ns boa/+ good hotels1 ,i f\nd wat] & t[els at a high premium1 & v difficult ( acquisition at t6 ,spong+ ! :ole p]son ^u ris+1 ei!r 9 cold or tepid wat]1 z individual exp]i5ce proves be/1 ) ! use ( ! ,turki% t[el1 or "s simil> mode ( friction1 is "o ( ! be/ prep>ations = a day ( useful ex]tion4 ,?is practice has collat]al advantages1 inasmu* z x naturally leads to att5tion to all ! details ( ! toilet ess5tially connect$ ) ref9em5t & heal?--to prop] c>e ( ! ,hair1 ,tee?1 ,nails1 etc41--9 %ort1 to a neat & suitable arrangem5t ( ! dress be=e leav+ "o's ap>tm5t 9 ! morn+4 ,to slipp]$ age belongs ! indulg5ce ( a c>eless morn+ toilet2 b ) ! morn+ ( life we prop]ly associate read9ess = action 9 "s pursuit dem&+ /eady & prolong$ ex]tion1 e>ly begun1 & ) e faculty & attribute 9 full ex]cise4 ,fa%ion sanctions s _m v>y+ modes ( we>+ or n we>+ ! hair1 t no directions c be giv5 9 relation to x1 except su* z enjo9 ! avoidance ( all fanta/ic dress+1 & ! obs]vance ( entire neatness ) relation to x4 ,c>eful bru%+1 toge!r ) occasional ablutions1 w be/ pres]ve ?is natural ornam5t2 & ,i w\ld1 also1 sugge/ ! use ( su* pomades only z are mo/ delicately sc5t$4 ,no g5tleman %\ld g ab\t l a walk+ p]fum]'s %op1 r$ol5t1 n (-- ,sabean odors f ! spicy %ores ,( ,araby ! ,ble/1 b ( spirits ( turp5t9e1 musk1 etc41 'commix$ & comm+l$' 9 'confusion worse conf\nd$' to all p]sons possess$ ( a nicety ( n]v\s organization4 ,all p]fumes = ! h&k]*iefs1 or worn ab\t ! p]son1 %\ld be1 n only ( ! mo/ unexceptionable k9d1 b us$ 9 v mod]ate quantities4 ,_! pr(use use w ill supply ! neglect ( ! ba?1 or ( ! prop] c>e ( ! tee? & g5]al toilet4 ,! ,tee? _c be too c>efully att5d$ to by ^? :o value good looks1 z well z heal?4 ,& no?+ t5ds m t[>ds _! pres]vation ?an ! habitual use ( ! bru%1 be=e retir+1 z well z 9 ! morn+4 ,! use ( "s simple un9juri\s adjunct to ! bru% may be well2 b pure wat] & ! bru%1 fai?fully appli$1 w secure cleanl9ess--! great pres]vative ( ^! ess5tial concomitants ( manly beauty4 ,if y use tobacco--7& ,i f]v5tly hope none ( y :o h n ! habit w ev] all[ y\rselves to acquire x67--b if y are1 un=tunately1 enslav$ by ! habit1 nev] omit to r9se ! m\? ?or\ghly aft] smok+ 7,i w n admit ! possibility1 t any "y man1 9 ?is age ( progressive ref9em5t1 is addict$ to habitual *ew+71 & nev] sub/itute ! use ( a /rong odor = ?is prop] obs]vance1 especially :5 go+ into ! society ( ladies4 ,smoke dispell]s mu/ yield ! palm to ! purify+ effects ( ! unadult]at$ elem5t1 aft] all4 ,! utmo/ nicety 9 ! c>e ( ! ,nails1 is an indisp5sable "p ( a g5tleman's toilet4 ,!y %\ld be kept ( a mod]ate l5g?1 z well z clean & smoo?4 ,avoid all absurd =ms1 & inconv5i5t l5g?1 9 cutt+ !m1 :i* y w f9d x easie/ to d neatly :ile !y are s(t5$ by wa%+1 & ! use ( ! nail-bru%4 ,prop]ly fitt$ boots & %oes1 toge!r ) frequ5t ba?+1 w be/ secure ! feet f ! tortur+ excresc5ces by :i* poor mortals are s (t5 afflict$4 ,! addition ( salt to ! foot-ba?1 if p]sev]$ 91 w greatly protect !m f ! pa9ful effects ( ov]-walk+1 etc4 ,i ?9k t "u ! head ( ,dress1 9 "o ( my e>lie/ lett]s1 ,i express$ my op9ion reg>d+ ! ess5tials ( ref9em5t & com=t z connect$ ) ?is bran* ( ! toilet4 ,i w only say1 9 ?is connection1 t a lib]al supply ( l951 hosi]y1 etc41 %\ld be reg>d$ z ( m importance ?an outside display1 & t ! mo/ enlight5$ economy sugge/s ! employm5t ( ! be/ mat]ials1 ! mo/ skillful manufactur]s1 & ! unre/ra9$ use ( ^! aids & appliances ( g5tleman-l propriety1 com=t1 & heal?4 ,! be/ & sure/ mode ( secur+ ample & c]ta9 leisure = ne$ful att5tion to ! m9utiae ( ! toilet is ,e>ly ,ris+1 a habit t1 9 addition to ! heal?ful influ5ce x ex]ts ^u ! physique1 collat]ally1 promotes ! m9or moralities ( life 9 a wond]ful degree1 & really is "o ( ! fundam5tals ( success 9 :atev] pursuit y may be engag$4 ,"h1 aga91 p]mit me to ref] y to ! examples ( ! truly great m5 ( hi/ory--^? ( our own l& w suffice--,wa%+ton1 ,frankl91 ,adams1 &1 ?\gh inconsi/5t ) 8 habits 9 "s o!r respects1 ,web/]4 ,( ! latt]1 x is well kn[n1 t he did n trim ! midnight lamp = purposes ( pr(essional inve/igation or m5tal labor ( any k9d1 b rose e>ly to su* tasks1 ) body & m9d invigorat$ = ready & successful ex]tion4 ,i h se5 few ?+s f 8 p[]ful p51 m pleas+ly writt5 ?an 8 ,eulogy ^u ,morn+1 z x may prop]ly be call$1 ?\gh ,i don't "k t to be ! title ( an article writt5 by him 9 favor ( our pres5t !me1 9 :i* erudition & pure ta/e cont5d = supremacy ) conv9c+ argum5t4 ,b to secure ! full b5efit ( e>ly ris+1 my "y fri5ds1 y mu/ also1 e/abli% ! habit ( retir+ e>ly & regul>ly4 ,no "o dogma ( m$ical sci5ce1 p]haps1 is m fully borne out by univ]sal exp]i5ce ?an ?is1 t two h\rs' sleep be=e midnight is wor? all obta9$ aft]w>ds4 ,to seek repose be=e ! sy/em is too f> ov]-tax$ = quiet1 refre%+ re/1 & be=e ! bra9 has be5 ar\s$ f ! quiesc5ce natural to ! ev5+ h\rs1 into r5ew$ & unheal?y action1 is mo/ consi/5t ) ! laws ( heal?4 ,&1 dep5d ^u x1 ?\gh ! ela/icity ( y\?ful con/itutions may1 = a "t1 resi/ ! p]nici\s effects ( a violation ( ^! laws1 ! h\r w assur$ly come1 soon] or lat]1 to all1 :5 ! lex talionis w be felt 9 resi/less p[]4 ,fa%ion & ,nature are sadly at w> on ?is po9t1 z ,i am fully aw>e2 b ! edicts ( ! "o are immutable1 ^? ( ! o!r are prov]bially fickle4 ,/ud5ts1 especially1 %\ld reg>d ob$i5ce to ! wis] ( ! two z imp]ative4 ,! m5tal p[]s1 z well z ! physical1 dem& ?is--! m9d's eye z well z ! organs ( outw>d vision1 w be f\nd1 by exp]im5t1 to possess ! cle>] & quick] disc]nm5t dur+ ^? h\rs :51 ?r\gh\t ! doma9s ( ,nature1 all is activity1 heal?fulness & visible beauty4 ,& no peculi>ity ( circum/ance or incl9ation w ev] make t heal?ful :i* is unnatural4 ,h5ce ! wisdom ( e/abli%+ habits consi/5t ) heal?1 :ile no ob/acle exi/s to _! easy acquisition4 ,!re is an exp]im5t on record made by two g5]als1 ea* at ! head ( an army on m>*1 9 w>m wea!r1 ov] ! same r\te4 ,! "o l$ on 8 troops by day1 ! o!r *ose ! cool] h\rs = advanc+1 & repos$ :ile ! sun 0 abroad4 ,9 all o!r respects1 _! arrangem5ts 7 simil>4 ,at ! end ( t5 or twelve days1 ! result conv9c+ly prov$ t ex]tion ev5 "u mid-summ] heat is mo/ heal?fully made :ile ! /imulus ( sol> light su/a9s ! sy/em1 & t sleep is mo/ refre%+ & b5eficial 9 all respects :5 s\ght :ile ! hu% & obscurity ( ! out] _w assi/ repose4 ,b if1 z ! nurs]y dogg]el wisely decl>es1 ,e>ly to b$ & e>ly to rise1 ,makes a man heal?y1 weal?y1 & wise1 !re mu/ be unit$ ) ?is rational habit1 o!rs ea* equally important to ! full advantage to be d]iv$ f all comb9$4 ,among ^!1 ,ex]cise holds a prom95t rank4 ,z ) ! ba?1 ?is is mo/ effectually employ$ = heal? be=e ! sy/em is exhau/$ by m5tal labor4 ,among ! num]\s modes ( ex]cise1 none is s completely at comm& at all times & "u all circum/ances1 z walk+4 ,b ! full b5efit ( ?is ex]cise1 is n (t5 enjoy$ by ! inhabitants ( cities1 by reason ( ! impure air t is almo/ necess>ily inhal$ 9 connection ) x4 ,/ill1 x is n impossible to obviate ?is difficulty by a little pa9s4 ,! e>ly ris] & ! rapid p$e/rian may 9 g5]al1 easily secure "t to seek daily "o ( ! few & limit$ brea?+-places t1 ?\gh 9 ?is reg>d we are va/ly inf]ior to ,europeans 9 ta/e & good s5se1 ev5 our ,am]ican cities supply1 ei!r1 l :at !y inde$ are1 lungs1 9 ! v c5tre ( activity1 or at no unapproa*able di/ance f x4 ,d n =get t vegetation1 :ile x s5ds =? noxi\s influ5ces at night1 exales oxyg5 & o!r ne$ful food = vitality1 9 ! morn+1 especially2 nor t an erect c>riage1 :i* alone gives unob/ruct$ play to ! organs ( respiration & dige/ion1 is requisite1 toge!r ) consid]able activity ( movem5t1 to secure ! legitimate results ( walk+4 ,/ud5ts1 & o!rs ^: occupations are ( a s$5t>y "*1 sometimes adopt ! practice ( tak+ a long walk p]iodically4 ,?is is1 no d\bt1 promotive ( heal?1 provid$ x is n at fir/ c>ri$ to an extreme4 ,all su* habits %\ld be gradually =m$1 & _! =mation comm5c$ & pursu$ ) due respect = physiological rules4 ,mr4 ,combe1 ! di/+ui%$ phr5ologi/--9 8 ,con/itution ( ,man1 ,i ?9k1 relates an in/ance ( a "y p]son1 9 infirm heal? & unaccu/om$ to su* ex]tion1 :o und]took a walk ( tw5ty miles1 to be accompli%$ )\t int]ruption4 ,! fir/ sev5 or eight miles 7 a*iev$ ) ease & pleasure to ! p$e/rian1 b !nce=? discom=t & f9al exhau/ion %\ld h be5 a suffici5t w>n+ to ! tyro to desi/ f 8 self-appo9t$ task4 ,a sev]e illness 0 ! consequ5ce & puni%m5t ( 8 ignorant violation ( physiological laws4 ,by ! way1 ,i _c too /rongly recomm5d to y\r c>eful p]usal ! v>i\s works ( ,dr4 ,&rew ,combe1 long ! physician ( ! amiable ,k+ ( ,belgium1 9 relation to t & k9dr$ subjects4 ,8 ,physiology z appli$ to ,m5tal ,heal?1 is replete ) practical sugge/ions & advice ( ! mo/ in/ructive & important nature1 z are also 8 ,dietetics1 etc4 ,himself an incurable invalid1 he ma9ta9$ ! vital =ces ?r\gh _m ye>s ( em95t usefulness to o!rs1 only by d9t ( ! mo/ /r5u\s adh]5ce to ! /ricte/ requirem5ts ( ! ,sci5ce ( ! ,physique4 ,! writ+s ( 8 bro!r1 ,mr4 ,george ,combe1 & especially ! "w ,i h j m5tion$1 ! ,con/itution ( ,man1 also ab\nd 9 lessons ( practical usefulness1 :i* may be adopt$ irrespective ( 8 peculi> phr5ological views4 ,9 ! multitude ( new] publications ^! admirable books are already half-=gott51 b my limit$ read+ has af=d$ me no k ( any?+ sup]ior to !m1 z text-books = ! "y4 ,rid+ & driv+ ne$ no recomm5dation to insure _! popul>ity1 z means ( ex]cise4 ,bo? h _m pleasure & heal?-giv+ attractions4 ,e "y man %\ld endeavor to acquire a ?or\gh k ( bo? rid+ & driv+1 n f a desire to emulate ! ignoble a*ievem5ts ( a horse-jockey1 b z prop] accompli%m5ts = a g5tleman4 ,! possession ( a f9e horse is a prolific s\rce ( high & innoc5t enjoym5t1 & may (t5 be secur$ by ^? ^: purses are n tax$ = cig>s & w9e6 ,no?+ c be m exhil>at+ ?an ! successful managem5t ( ?is spirit$ & g5]\s animal1 :e!r "u ! saddle or 9 h>ness6 ,ev5 ple?oric1 pond]\s old ,dr4 ,johnson1 admitt$ t few ?+s are s excit+ z to be drawn rapidly along 9 a po/-*aise1 ov] a smoo? road1 by a f9e horse6 ,let me repeat1 h[ev]1 t "y m5 %\ld be cont5t to promote heal? & enjoym5t by ! mod]ate1 g5tleman-l gratification ( ! pride ( skill1 9 ?is respect4 ,l _m o!r amusem5ts1 ?\gh entirely innoc5t & unexceptionable :5 reasonably indulg$ 91 its abuse leads inevitably to ! mo/ debas+ consequ5ces4--,our du/y high-roads v ill supply ! place ( ! ext5sive public ,p>ks & g>d5s t furni% su* agreeable places ( resort = bo? rid+ & driv+1 z well z = p$e/rians1 9 mo/ ( ! l>ge cities ( ,europe1 b "o may1 at lea/1 secure bett] air & m fre$om ( space by resort+ to !m ?an to ! /reets1 = e =m ( ex]cise4 ,& z x is a well e/abli%$ fact t agreeable & novel associations = bo? ! eye & ! m9d are ess5tial concomitants ( b5eficial ex]cise1 we h e practical consid]ation unit$ to good ta/e 9 favor ( es*ew+ ! /reets :5ev] fate p]mits4 ,oh6 h[ can/ ?\ r5\nce ! b\ndless /ore ,( *>ms :i* ,nature to h] vot>ies yields1-- ,! w>bl+ woodl&1 ! res\nd+ %ore1 ,! pomp ( groves & g>niture ( fields2 ,all t ! g5ial ray ( morn+ gilds1 ,& all t e*oes to ! song ( ev51 ,all t ! m\nta9's %elt]+ bosom %ields1 ,& all ! dread magnific5ce ( ,heav52-- ,o6 h[ can/ ?\ r5\nce & hope to be =giv56 ,,beattie ,eat+ & dr9k+ are too closely connect$ ) our g5]al subject ( heal?1 to be =gott5 "h4 ,t reg>d = ,temp]ance :i* ,i h endeavor$ to comm5d to y1 ( c\rse yields a prom95t place to habits 9 ^! respects4 ,9 relation to eat+1 ,i /rongly recomm5d ! cultivation ( simple ta/es1 & ! c>eful avoidance ( e indulg5ce t5d+ t[>ds s5suality4 ,"s k ( ,dietetics is ess5tial to ! adoption ( "r op9ions & practice on ?is po9t4 ,= in/ance1 no man %\ld wait = dire exp]i5ce to en=ce ! tru?s t roa/ & broil$ meats possess ! mo/ nutriti\s qualities2 t all fri$ di%es are1 necess>ily1 m or less un:olesome2 t animal oils & fatty sub/ances require /rong] dige/ive =ce = _! assimilation ?an p]sons ( s$5t>y life usually possess2 t w>m bread1 z a rule1 is unsuit$ to ! human /oma*1 etc41 etc4 ,no "o %\ld consid] ^! matt]s unwor?y ( s]i\s att5tion1 ?\gh tempor>ily free f inconv5i5ce aris+ f neglect+ !m4 ,ev5tually1 e human con/itution w exhibit pa9ful pro(s ( all outrages committ$ ^u ! laws by :i* its op]ations are gov]n$2 & ! great] ! lic5se p]mitt$ 9 y\?1 ! sev]] w be ! p5alty exact$ 9 aft] ye>s4 ----,m9d & ,body are s close comb9$1 ,:]e ,heal? ( ,body1 ,heal? ( ,m9d y f9d4 ,pres]ve1 !n1 z y value ! means ( usefulness1 ! p]fect play ( y\r m5tal p[]s--s easily trammell$ by ! clogg+ ( ! ma*9]y ( ! body--! unadult]at$ ta/e t is cont5t ) a suffici5cy ( :olesome1 well-cook$ food to satisfy ! dem&s ( heal?ful appetite4 ,cultivate no love ( condim5ts1 sauces & /imulants2 indulge no ambition to excel 9 dress+ salads1 classify+ rag\ts1 or 9 demon/rat+1 d[n to ! nicety ( a s+le +r$i5t1 ! di/9ction betwe5 a home-made & an import$ pate de foie gras6 ,di/9ctions su* z ^! may suffice = ! worn-out society ( a corrupt civilization1 b our c\ntrym5--,,m5--%\ld %\t ,,excelsior6 ,ab/ract rules 9 relations to ! h\rs prop] = tak+ meals1 h[ev] c>efully adapt$ to ! security ( heal?1 9 !mselves consid]$1 mu/1 ( necessity1 give place to ^? artificially impos$ by cu/om & conv5i5ce4 ,?us1 ?\gh ! practice ( d9+ late is n sanction$ by ,hygeia1 x admits ( "q1 :e!r1 z ! usages ( ! bus9ess-_w at pres5t exi/s1 x is n a wis] cu/om ?an any o!r p]mitt$ by circum/ance4 ,all :o h giv5 any att5tion to ! subject "k1 t nei!r bodily nor m5tal labor c be ei!r com=tably or successfully pursu$ directly aft] a full meal4 ,h5ce1 !n1 ^? ^: occupations require _! att5tion dur+ sev]al successive h\rs1 may f9d ! habit ( d9+ aft] ! m imp]ative labors ( ! day are accompli%$1 mo/ conducive to heal? z well z conv5i5ce4 ,/ill1 x %\ld n be =gott51 t long ab/95ce is likely to produce ! exhau/ion t tells s surely & s]i\sly ^u ! con/itution1 ( "y p]sons especially4 ,?is may be prev5t$ by tak+1 sy/ematically1 a little light1 simple nutrim5t1 suffici5t to produce :at is aptly t]m$ ! /imulus ( di/5tion 9 t mu* abus$ organ--! /oma*4 ,?is practice regul>ly adh]$ to1 w also promote a collat]al advantage1 by act+ z a security aga9/ ! too ke5 %>p5+ ( appetite t t5ds to repletion 9 eat+1 & :i* sometimes produces results simil> to ^? exhibit$ by a boa-con/rictor aft] d9+ ^u a :ole buffalo1 swall[$ )\t ! previ\s c]emony ( c>v+6 ,"o %\ld nev] d9e s he>tily z to be unfitt$ = ! subsequ5t enjoym5t ( society1 or ( ! light] pursuits ( lit]ature4 ,delib]ate & ?or\gh ma/ication w m b5eficially1 & q z pleasurably1 prolong ! enjoym5ts ( ! table1 z a m hurri$ disposal ( a l>ge quantity ( food4 ,& really ,i d n "k h[ ! mo/ rigid economi/ ( "t1 or ! mo/ self-sacrific+ devotee ei!r ( ,mammon or ( ,lit]ature1 c m judici\sly devote an h\r ( ea* day ?an to ! s+le purpose ( d9+6 ,happily = ^? ^: self-respect does n always furni% ! su/a9+ p[] requisite = ! ma9t5ance ( a pr9ciple1 fa%ion no long] requires ( any man ! use ( ev5 w9e1 mu* less ( /rong] bev]ages4 ,& ) ref]5ce to ! use ( all alcoholic /imulants1 z well z ( tobacco1 ,i w\ld rem9d y t ^? only :o are n enslav$ by appetite1 are ,,free6 ,if y h acquir$ a lik+ = w9e or tobacco1 & w\ld abjure ei!r1 or bo?1 y w soon be conv9c$1 by exp]im5t1 ( ! tru? ( ,dr4 ,johnson's say+1 ( :i*1 by ! way1 8 own life furni%$ a /rik+ illu/ration1 t ab/95ce is easi] ?an temp]ance4 ,to prolong argum5ts aga9/ ! habits ( smok+ & dr9k+1 7 a "w ( sup]]ogation1 "h4 ,i w advance b "o1 :i* may1 possibly1 possess ! m]it ( novelty4 ,bo? h ! effect1 mat]ially to limit our enjoym5t ( ! pres5ce & conv]sation ( ,heav5's la/1 be/ gift to man6 ,i _c bett] dismiss ?is important topic ?an by quot+ ! foll[+ passage f ! writ+s ( ,sir ,walt] ,raleigh3 ,except ?\ desire to ha/5 ?y end1 take ?is = a g5]al rule--t ?\ nev] add any artificial heat to ?y body by w9e or spice1 until ?\ f9d t "t ha? decay$ ?y natural heat2 ! soon] ?\ do/ beg9 to help nature ! soon] %e w =sake !e1 & leave !e to tru/ altoge!r to art4 ,9 my y\?1 advice to "y m5 0 con/antly comm+l$--:atev] its g5]al t5or--) admonitions reg>d+ ! necessity = indu/ry & p]sev]ance 9 ^? :o w\ld a*ieve worldly success4 ,9 ^! utilit>ian times1 :5 all seem borne along ^u a resi/less curr5t1 hurry+ to ! atta9m5t ( "s practical end1 engross$ by s*emes ( political ambition1 or devot$ to ! acquisition ( weal?1 a quiet look]-on--z ,i am wont to reg>d myself--is tempt$ to c\nsel mod]ation 9 all ?+s1 cont5tm5t ) ! legitimate results ( honorable ef=t1 ! cultivation ( habits ( daily relaxation f ! sev]ity ( toil1 ( daily re/ f ! m5tal t5sion t is dem&$ = successful competition 9 ! ar5a ( life4 ,! impression t sleep is a suffici5t re/orative f ! we>+ effects ( o!rwise ceaseless labor1 or t *ange ( occupation furni%es all ! relief t nature requires 9 ?is respect1 is1 und\bt$ly1 errone\s4 ,! man1 says an em95t /ud5t ( humanity1 :o does n n[ all[ himself two h\rs = relaxation aft] d9n]1 w be compell$ to devote m "t ?an t daily to ! c>e ( 8 heal?1 ev5tually4 ,to all[ "o's self to be s engross$ by any pursuit1 h[ev] laudable 9 itself1 z to res]ve no leisure = ! claims ( ,society1 ( ,fri5d%ip1 ( ,ta/e1 is s irrational z to ne$ no?+ b reflection to r5d] x app>5t4 ,9 a m]ely utilit>ian view1 x is unwise1 s9ce1 z ,a,esop has demon/rat$1 ! b[ t is nev] unb5t soon ceases to be fit = use2 b !re is1 surely1 a high] consid]ation1 address$ to ! reason ( man4 ,pope embodies x1 9 "p1 9 ! l9es ----,god is paid :5 man receives1 ,to enjoy is to obey6 ,to h an aim1 a purpose 9 life1 suffici5tly engross+ to act z an inc5tive to ! ex]cise ( all ! p[]s ( be+1 is ess5tial to heal? & happ9ess4 ,b to pursue any "o object to ! exclusion ( all consid]ations = self-culture & intellectual enjoym5t1 is de/ructive ( ev]y?+ wor?y t "n4 ,!y :o devote all ! ex]tions ( y\? & manhood to ! acquisition ( political di/9ction1 or ( gold1 = in/ance--*]i%+1 mean:ile1 a sort ( ,arcadian dream ( ultimately enjoy+ ! pleasures ( intellectual communion1 or ! *>ms ( ! natural _w1 :5 ! heat & burd5 ( ! conflict ( life %all be done--exhibit a mo/ deplorable ignorance ( ! tru? t !y w possess 9 age only ! crippl$ capacities t disuse has almo/ :olly robb$ ( vitality1 toge!r ) su* z are prematurely worn out by be+ habitually ov]tax$4 ,on ! contr>y1 ^? :o believe t ,x is n all ( life to live1 & e>ly e/abli% a true /&>d ( excell5ce1 & acqua9t !mselves ) ! immutable laws ( our be+1 w s comm+le self-ennobl+ pursuits & enjoym5ts ) indu/ri\s & well-direct$ att5tion to ! ne$ful dem&s ( practical life1 z to secure z mu* ( ev]-pres5t happ9ess z falls to ! lot ( humanity1 toge!r ) ! enviable retrospection ( an exalt$ ambition1 rightly fulfill$4 ,!y may also hope = ! invaluable possession ( intellectual & moral developm5ts to be matur$ 9 t /ate ( exi/5ce ( :i* ?is is b ! embryo4 ,^! are truisms1 ,i admit1 my "y fri5ds1 yet ! _s ( ! age impels _! it]ation & re-it]ation6 ,burke's musical p]iods lam5t$ ! dep>ture ( ! age ( *ivalry4 ,w\ld t "o gift$ z he may revive ! wan+ exi/5ce ( ! social & dome/ic virtues1 & inspire my "y c\ntrym5 ) an ambition too l(ty 9 its aspirations to p]mit ! sacrifice ( m5tal & moral p[]s1 ( natural affections1 & immortal aspirations1 ^u ! alt>s ( ,mammon6--%r9es n[ ye>ly receiv+ f our c\ntry a holocau/ ( sacrifices1 to :i* battle-fields are z naught 9 comp>ison4 ,b to return f ?is unprem$itat$ digression4 ,natural ta/es & individual circum/ances mu/1 to a consid]able ext5t1 det]m9e ! relaxations & amusem5ts mo/ conducive to enjoym5t & heal?4 ,y w sc>cely ne$ to be told t p]sons ( s$5t>y habits1 & especially ^? devot$ to lit]>y occupations1 %\ld make ex]cise 9 ! op5 air a daily recreation1 & t x w be/ subs]ve ! purposes ( pleasure & heal? :5 unit$ ) ! advantages aris+ f *e]ful companion%ip4 ,h5ce ! sup]iority ( walk+1 rid+1 driv+1 boat+1 & sport+ 9 its v>i\s =ms1 to all 9-door ex]cises & amusem5ts--& especially to ^? t5d+ r to tax ! bra9 ?an ex]cise ! body--= ^? ^: m5tal p[]s are mo/ tax$ by _! avocations4 ,on ! o!r h&1 !re are ^? to :om ! light] inve/igations ( lit]ature & sci5ce af=d ! mo/ appropriate relief f ! toils ( bus9ess4 ,p]mit me1 h[ev]1 to ent] my prote/ aga9/ ! belief t a *ange f ! labors & duties ( city life to ! close sleep+-rooms1 ! artificiality & excitem5t ( a fa%ionable wat]+-place af=ds a prop] & heal?ful relief to a we>y body & an ov]wr\ght bra94 ,life at a wat]+-place is no m an equival5t = ! pure air1 ! simple habits1 ! :olesome food1 ! repose ( m9d & he>t1 af=d$ by unadult]at$ c\ntry life1 ?an imm]sion 9 a ba?+-tub is a satisfactory sub/itute = swimm+ 9 a liv+ /ream1 or a contemplation ( ! mo/ exquisite picture ( rural sc5es1 = a glori\s cant] amid gre5 fields & ov] breezy hills6 ,nor w danc+ half ! night 9 heat$ rooms1 late supp]s1 b[l+-alleys & billi>ds1 n to speak ( /ill m objectionable indulg5ces1 re/ore ^! devotees to /udy or bus9ess to _! city-homes re-invigorat$ = r5ew$ action1 z w ! lea/ labori\s employm5ts ( ! f>m]1 ! sportive toil ( ! naturali/1 ! v>i$ enjoym5ts ( ! travell] amid ! wond]s ( our va/ primeval =e/s1 or ( ! voyag] :o explores ! attractions ( our unrivall$ *a9 ( inl& lakes4 ,p :o d _! ?9k+ by proxy1 & regulate _! enjoym5ts by ! on dit ( ! fa%ionable _w1 ye>ly sp5d money en\gh at "s cr[d$ resort ( ! beau monde 7heav5 save ! m>k67 to enable !m to make ! t\r ( ,europe1 or buy a pretty villa & gr\nds 9 ! c\ntry1 or d "s de$ twice bless$1 9 t x blesse? him t gives & him t takes4 ,9 ,scotl&1 9 ,engl&1 9 ! ,nor? ( ,europe g5]ally1 m5 & wom5 ^: social position necess>ily involves ref9em5t ( habits & education1 g1 9 little cong5ial p>ties1 into ! m\nta9s & among ! lakes1 visit spots r5[n$ 9 song & /ory1 collect specim5s ( ! wond]s ( nature1 camp out1 z !y say at ! ,we/1 eat simply1 dress rationally--9 %ort1 really ru/icate1 9 happy indep5d5ce alike ( ! ?raldom ( fa%ion & ! supremacy ( conv5tion4 ,?us 9 ! ,old ,_w1 among ! le>n$1 ! accompli%$1 ! high-born4 ,"h 9 ,"y ,am]ica--let ! sall[ *eek1 ! att5uat$ limbs1 ! dull eye & blase air ( ! y\?ful scions ( _m a noble old ,revolution>y /ock1 atte/ only too truly1 a treason\s slav]y to ! mo/ arbitr>y & remorseless ( tyrants6 ,w\ld t !y may s]ve1 at lea/1 z beacons to w>n y1 seasonably1 aga9/ add+ y\rselves to ! d5iz5s ( haunts :]e ,unwieldly weal?1 & cumbr\s pomp repose2 ,& e want to luxury alli$1 ,& e pang t folly pays to pride6 99 99 99 99 99 ,i w\ld t all my "y c\ntrym5 might h look$ ^u ! la/ h\rs ( my rev]$ fri5d1 ,john ,qu9cy ,adams1 & ?us le>n$ ! impressive lessons taught by t solemn sc5e2 lessons t--to use 8 own appropriate language-- ----bid u seize ! mom5ts z !y pass1 ,snat* ! retrieveless sun-beam z x flies1 ,nor lose "o s& ( life's revolv+ glass-- ,aspir+ /ill1 ) en]gy sublime1 ,by virtu\s de$s to give ,et]nity to ,"t6#e #e ,conclud+ l9es ( ,mr4 ,adams' ,address to ! ,sun-,dial "u ! w9d[ ( ! ,hall ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 ,x 01 inde$1 a fitt+ close ( 8 long1 noble life6 ,fai?ful to 8 duty to 8 c\ntry1 he ma9ta9$ 8 po/ to ! la/1 & fell1 l a true def5d] ( lib]ty--r5\nc+ 8 weapons only ) 8 life4 ,borne f ! ar5a ( s5atorial /rife to a c\* ha/ily prep>$ b5ea? ! same ro( t _h s (t5 e*o$ 8 words ( dauntless eloqu5ce1 att5d$ by m\rn+ fri5ds1 & receiv+ ! t5d] m9i/rations ( ! companion alike ( 8 e>li] & lat] manhood1 ! flick]+ lamp ( life sl[ly expir$4 ,aft]1 app>5tly1 review+ ! l5g!n$ retrospection ( a temp]ate1 rational1 useful life1 f ! boyi% ye>s ,^: di/ant foot/eps e*o$ ?r\gh ! corridors ( ,"t1 to ! dy+ ef=ts ( g5ius & patriotism1 ! hu%$ /illness ( t hall[$ *amb] at l5g? r5d]$ audible ! sublime words--,,x ,,is ,,! ,,la/ ,,( ,,e>?6 ,i ,,am ,,cont5t6 ,i ?9k x 0 dur+ ! adm9i/ration ( ,sir ,*>les ,bagot1 ! imm$iate successor ( ,"l ,durham1 z ,gov]nor ,g5]al ( ! ,canadas1 t ,i _h ! pleasure to d9e "o day1 at ! h\se ( a di/+ui%$ civilian :o held (fice "u him1 9 company ) ! celebrat$ travell] ,l----1 & 8 fri5d1 ! well-kn[n ,e---- ,g---- ,w----1 a man :o1 despite weal?1 rank1 & tal5t1 paid a life-long p5alty = a y\?ful error4 ,!re 71 also1 pres5t sev]al memb]s ( ! ,prov9cial ,p>liam5t1 !n 9 session at ,k+/on1 :i* 01 at t "t1 ! seat ( gov]nm5t1 & a numb] ( ladies--^? ( ! p>ty ( ,am]icans ) :om ,i 0 travell+1 & "s o!rs4 ,! conv]sation1 v naturally1 turn$ ^u ! national peculi>ities ( ! ,yankees--z ! ,engli% call1 n ! inhabitants ( ,new ,engl& alone1 b ! p ( ! ,nor? ,am]ican ,/ates g5]ally--9 consequ5ce ( ! fact t ! _w-wide travell] _h j complet$ 8 fir/ visit to our c\ntry4 ,"s "o ask$ him a lead+ "q respect+ 8 impressions ( u z a p1 & m ?an "o good-humor$ sally 0 giv5 & p>ri$ among u4 ,at l5g? ,l---- said1 s audibly & gravely z to arre/ ! att5tion ( ! :ole company3 ,i h really b two s]i\s faults to *>ge ^u ,jona?an4 ,may we be p]mitt$ to inquire :at ^? are8 return$ ,i4 ,t he repudiates 8 debts1 & doesn't take "t to eat 8 d9n]4 ,:5 ! g5]al laugh _h subsid$1 ,mr4 ,w---- rem>k$ t1 except :5 at ! be/ hotels 9 ! l>g] cities1 he _h f\nd less inducem5t = d9+ delib]ately 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ?an 9 mo/ civiliz$ l&s he _h visit$1 9 consequ5ce ( ! preval5t bad cook]y4 ,! words ( ,goldsmi?1 said he1-- ',heav5 s5ds u good meat1 b ! devil s5ds cooks6' 7 always pres5t to my m9d :5 at table !re6 ,!y es*ew hone/ cold roa/ beef1 z ?\gh !re 7 poison 9 meat b once cook$1 s]v$ a second "t1 ?\gh ,hamlet is au?ority = our ta/e 9 t respect4--,! cold v5ison y did me ! honor to complim5t s highly1 at lun*1 ?is morn+1 ,l----1 w\ld h be5 (f]$ y fri$ by our good ,yankee c\s9s6 ,! patron sa9t ( la cuis9e =ef5d6 cri$ a smoo?-br[$ ,engli%man--n re-cook$1 ,i hope8 ,assur$ly6 return$ ,w----1 ,i tru/ ^! ladies & ,colonel ,lunettes w p>don me1--b su* infam\s /upidity is q common4 ,i soon le>n$1 h[ev]1 ! secret ( pres]v+ my capaci\s /oma* 9 unimpair$ capacity = action1 an irresi/ibly comic glance d[nw>d ^u 8 portly p]son & c\ld1 ,i ?\ght1 v readily expla9-- ',:at is't t takes f !m ,_! /oma*1 pleasures1 & _! gold5 sleep1 ,:y !y d b5d _! eyes ^u ! e>?1 99 99 99 99 99 ,9 ?ick ey'd mus+ & curs'd melan*oly6' ,if ! frank d5unciations ( ?is ecc5tric obs]v] ( life & mann]s might o!rwise h be5 reg>d$ z impolite1 8 m sev]e comm5ts ^u 8 own c\ntrym5 prov$1 at lea/1 t no national p>tiality sway$ 8 judgm5t4 ,i rememb] 8 tell+ me ! foll[+ anecdote1 z we *att$ ov] our c(fee1 aft] jo9+ ! ladies 9 ! ev5+3--,9 answ] to "s inquiry on my "p1 respect+ ! social condition ( ! p--! peasantry1 z he call$ !m1 ( ! ,prov9ces1 he spoke 9 unmitigat$ condemnation ( _! ignorance1 & especially ( _! insol5ce & boori%ness4 ,get ,l---- to tell y1 said he1 h[ ne>ly he & 8 s]vants 7 froz5 to dea? "o fi]ce night1 :ile an inf]nal gate-keep] oppos$ 8 road-"r4 ,!n1 aga91 ! o!r morn+1 ,mrs4 ,m---- 7our ho/ess7 :o l e o!r lady "h1 except1 p]haps1 ,lady ,bagot1 goes to m>ket e day1 0 ref]r$ by a man1 f :om %e inquir$ = potatoes1 to an old crone1 ) ! words--',?is lady sell !m1--"h is a woman :o wants to buy potatoes6' ,! foll[+ morn+1 :ile our ,am]ican p>ty 7 driv+ out to ! sup]b ,=t t protects ! ,h>bor ( ,k+/on1 to visit :i* we _h be5 politely furni%$ ) a p]mit by an (ficial fri5d1 ,i endeavor$ to draw f a v *>m+ & accompli%$ lady ! secret ( h] unusual sil5ce & res]ve at d9n] ! ev5+ be=e4 ,%e is really a celebrity1 z mu* = h] rem>kable conv]sational p[]s1 z = any o!r reason1 p]haps1 & ,i _h1 !re=e1 ! m regrett$ h] n jo9+ 9 ! conv]sation4 ,:at made ! my/]y m difficult ( solution1 said "o ( ! o!r ladies1 0 ! equally imp]turbable gravity ( t h&some ,fr5*man :o sat beside ,virg9ia4 ,h&some6 retort$ ,virg9ia1 d y call t man h&some6--8 high *eek bones & sw>?y complexion %[ 8 ,indian blood r too pla9ly = my ta/e1 ,i mu/ confess4 ,t comm+l+ ( races is v common "h1 ,virg9ia1 said ,i1 ,mr4 ,e---- is a some:at prom95t memb] ( ! ,canadian ,p>liam5t4 ,i he>d a spee* f him1 9 ,fr5*1 ye/]day morn+1 :i* 0 li/5$ to ) m>k$ att5tion4 ,!re 7 a numb] ( ladies 9 ! side-boxes1 too1 & x is evid5t f 8 att5tion to 8 dress1 if = no o!r reason1 t ,mr4 ,e---- is an elegant6 ,all t may be1 rejo9$ ,virg9ia1 b ,i h no fancy = light blue 'un:isp]ables1' z ,tom calls !m1 nor = ruffl$ %irts6 ,a *ange has come o'er ! _s ( y\r dream1 mo/ que5ly daught] ( ! 'sunny ,s\?6'--is ?is ! sprightly ,am]ica9e :o won all he>ts ! o!r day on ! ,/4 ,lawr5ce1--f t magnific5t ,briti% (fic]1 to ! quiet old prie/ ^: v be>d seem$ to laugh1 at lea/---- ,t1 inde$1 ,col4 ,lunettes6--b = y\r ev]-ready gallantry ,i w\ld exclaim-- ',man delights me n1 nor woman ei!r6' b "h we are at ! entrance ( ! fam\s donjon keep6 ,we sp5t "s "t 9 exam9+ !--to ! ladies--novel attractions ( ! place4 ,by-&-by1 ! fair ,virg9ia1 :o _h /ray$ (f a little by h]self1 call$ to me to come & expla9 ! mode ( us+ a port-hole to h]4 ,9 a few m9utes1 %e said1 9 a l[ tone1 sitt+ d[n1 z %e spoke ^u a dism\nt$ cannon1 ,col4 ,lunettes1 ,i beg y n to allude aga9 to t--to ! d9n]1 ye/]day1 or1 at lea/1 to my emb>rassm5t---- ,y\r emb>rassm5t1 my de> girl6 ,i exclaim$1 y a/oni% me6 ,d expla9 y\rself---- ,hu%1 return$ my companion1 look+ furtively ov] h] %\ld]1 t "y ,engli%man seems to be engross+ ! att5tion ( ! re/ ( ! p>ty1 &1 p]haps1 ,i %all h "t to tell y---- ,d1 my de>1 if any?+ has annoy$ y--surely s old a fri5d may claim y\r confid5ce4 ,i h he>d ( ! 'son ( a gun1' repli$ %e1 evid5tly mak+ a /rong ef=t to recall ! natural sprightl9ess t seem$ s s+ul>ly to h des]t$ h] ( late2 ,i don't see :y ,i am n ! daught] ( a gun1 at ?is mom5t1 & s entitl$ to be v brave6 ,b ab\t ?is ,mr4 ,e----1 ,colonel1 %e almo/ :isp]$1 b5d+ h] head s z to scre5 h] face f my obs]vation4 ,y "k ,mrs4 ,m---- call$ = me ! o!r morn+ to g & walk ) h] alone1 because1 z %e said1 %e want$ to talk a little ab\t old times1 :5 we 7 9 ! conv5t s*ool at ,c---- toge!r4 ,well1 z we came to a little %op1 z %e /yl$ x--a h>dw>e /ore1 we %\ld say--%e begg$ me to g 9 ) h] a mom5t1 :ile %e gave "s directions ab\t a hall-/ove1 say+1 ) an apology3 ,we wives ( gov]nm5t (fic]s "h1 d all ^! ?+s1 z a matt] ( c\rse4 ,:ile %e walk$ back 9 ! place1 ,i v naturally rema9$ ne> ! door1 amus+ myself by obs]v+ :at 0 pass+ 9 ! /reet4 ,pres5tly1 a f9e horse arre/$ my eye1 z he came pranc+ along4 ,8 rid] seem$ to h "s ado to control him1 z ,i ?\ght1 at fir/1 b ,i sudd5ly became aw>e t he 0 endeavor+ to /op him1 9 mid c>e]1 & t1 :5 he succe$$--he--,i--!re 0 no mi/ak+ x--8 glance almo/ petrifi$ me1 9 %ort1 & ,i _h only j p[] to turn quickly 9 se>* ( ,mrs4 ,m----4 ,! slight =m ( ! speak] quiv]$ visibly1 & %e paus$ abruptly4 ,:y1 my poor *ild1 said ,i1 soo?+ly1 nev] m9d x6 ,h[ c y all[ su* a ?+ to di/ress y 9 ?is way8 ,if any?+ ( ! k9d _h ev] happ5$ to me be=e1 ,i %\ld h ?\ght x my fault1 9 "s way2 b :5 ,i got back to our hotel1 & review$ ! :ole matt]1 &--b !re come ! re/ ( ! p>ty--%e add$1 hurri$ly4 ,d y wond] n[ at my mann] at ! d9n]8 ,i knew 8 face ! mom5t ! man ent]$ ! d9+ room2 & :5 ,mr4 ,m---- introduc$ him1 & reque/$ him to conduct me1 ! burn+ gl[ t fla%$ ov] 8 sw>?y br[ conv9c$ me t he1 too1 recogniz$ me4 ,i w\ld soon] h enc\nt]$ a basilisk ?an y\r elegant1 p>liam5t>y ,fr5*man6 99 99 99 99 99 ,doctor1 :at may ,i eat8 inquir$ a dyspeptic ,am]ican1 :o _h j receiv$ a prescription f ,ab]ne?y--! ecc5tric & celebrat$ ,engli% physician4 ,eat8 ?und]$ ! disciple ( ,gal51 ! pok] & tongs1 if y w *ew !m well6 99 99 99 99 99 ,:at a comm+l+ ( nations & *>act]s !re 0 9 ! little p>ty ( :i* ,i made "o1 on a s]5e ev5+1 lang-syne1 at ,con/ant9ople6 ,we float$ g5tly ov] ! placid bosom ( ! sunset-t9t$ ,gold5 ,horn1 r[$ by f\r /\t ,mussulmans1 & b\nd = t po9t ( ! %ore ( ! ,m>mora ne>e/ ! suburb ( ,ez\b :]e horses await$ u = a brisk cant] ( "s miles back to ! city4 ,!re 71 ,"l ----1 an ,engli% nobleman2 a ,hung>ian refugee2 a ,yankee sea-capta92 a d>k-ey$ y\? f "o ( ! ,greek ,isl&s2 & myself--m5 sev]$ by bir? & education f communion ( ?\ght & feel+1 yet unit$1 = ! mom5t1 by a simil>ity ( purpose2 associat$ by ! subtle influ5ce ( circum/ance1 into a s]5e comm+l+ ( "o common nature1 & capacitat$ = ! int]*ange ( impressions & ideas1 at lea/ 9 an imp]fect degree1 ?r\gh ! m$ium ( a /range j>gon1 comp\nd$ orig9ally ( mat]ials z v>i$ z ! native languages ( ! sev]al individuals compos+ ! gr\p 9 our old ,turki% ,caique1 :i* may h be51 = aught we knew1 ! id5tical "o t foll[$ ,byron 9 8 ,le&]-swim6 ,! conv]sation naturally p>took 9 "* ( ! sc5e be=e u3--,ne>1 t[]$ ! "t-/a9$ walls ( ! ,s]aglio--s long ! cradl+-place ( successive ,sultans1 & !n furni%+ ! embryo ( ! voluptu\s pleasures ( _! anticipat$ p>adise4 ,beyond1 rose ! ru9-cr[n$ heights1 ! domes & m9>ets ( old ,/amb\l1 ri* 9 hi/oric sugge/ions1 gl[+ n[ 9 ! w>mly-l+]+ smile ( ! dep>t+ day-god1 ,n1 z 9 ,nor!rn climes1 obscurely bright1 ,b "o uncl\d$ blaze ( liv+ light6 ,be=e u1 9 our way ov] ! cry/al wat]s1 loom$ up ! gloomy1 v]dure-drap$ turrets ( ! ,irde ,k\le ( ?is (t-rebell+ & (t-conqu]$ seat ( ,ori5tal spl5dor & imp]ial p[]4 ,z ) ! ,t[] ( ,london1 ! m]e sight ( ?is n[ sil5t & des]t$ ca/le1 conjur$ up recollections replete ) de$s ( wild romance1 & d>k] sc5es ( blood & crime4 ,ar\nd u fl[$ ! wat]s ^: limpid dep?s _h s (t receiv$ ! sack-%r\d$ =m ( helpless beauty1 :5 midnight blackness rivall$ ! horror ( ! f\l murd] x veil$ =ev] f mortal k54 ,argosies & fleets _h be5 borne ^u ^! waves1 ^: names or ^: conflicts 7 ( _w-wide r5[n--f ! my?ical adv5tur]s ( ! ,gold5-,fleece to ! triumphant squadrons ( ! ,osmanlis1 all seem$ to float be=e ! eye ( fancy6 ,f ! brok5 s5t5ces t1 = "s "t1 seem$ mo/ expressive ( ! contemplative mood eng5d]$ bo? by our surr\nd+s & by ! placidity ( ! h\r1 !re gradually arose a some:at connect$ discussion ( ! pres5t condition ( ! ,ottoman ,porte4 ,x is n my purpose to inflict ^u y a detail$ report ( our disc\rse2 b only to relate1 = y\r amusem5t1 a fragm5t ( x1 :i* someh[ has1 /rangely en\gh1 float$ upw>ds f ! d>k5$ wat]s ( ! pa/1 ) suffici5t di/9ctness to be snat*$ f ! oblivion to :i* its utt] insignificance might prop]ly consign x4 ,!re is n1 said ! ,briti% noble--a man curi\s 9 lit]ature1 & a some:at speculative obs]v] ( life--!re is n a s+le purely lit]>y production 9 ! ,turki% language1 writt5 by a liv+ au?or2 n a poem1 nor romance1 nor essay4 ,! ,koran w\ld almo/ seem to con/itute _! all ( e>?ly lore & heav5ly aspiration4 ,:at an anomaly 9 ! biography ( mod]n peoples6 ,?is la/ s5t5ce 0 address$ especially to ! sea-capta9 & me1 ! idiomatical ,engli% 9 :i* ! pass+ fancy ( ! speak] f\nd expression be+ :olly un9telligible to all except ourselves4 ,_! total want ( a national lit]ature1 said ! ,am]ican1 does n s mat]ially affect my com=t1 ,i mu/ confess1 z ! utt] abs5ce ( dec5t civilization 9 _! r5[n$ capital4 ,= in/ance1 !y h n an apology = a night-police 9 _! conf\nd$ly d>k /reets1 except ! inf]nal dogs t infe/ !m4 ,! o!r night1 return+ to my qu>t]s1 ) my ',ibrahim' pilot 9 front ) a lant]n1 ,i 0 p]suad$1 z "o ( ^! 'fai?ful gu>dians' fa/5$ 8 gli/5+ ivories 9 my boot-top1 t1 l "o ( y\r 'lone />s' at ,new ,york1 ,colonel ,lunettes1 he _h 'mi/ak5 8 man1' & suppos$ me to be ! return$ _s ( "s "o ( ! c\ntless ?rong ( infidel dogs1 ^u :om 8 public education _h in/ruct$ him to make w> to--! tee?6 ,ha1 ha1 ha6 laugh$ ! ,greek1 9 tones z musical z 8 dress & attitude 7 picturesque1 f ! pile ( boat cloaks ^u :i* he repos$ 9 ! b[ ( ! boat1 & op5+ 8 d>k eyes till "o saw f> d[n into ! dreamy dep?s ( 8 half-slumb]+ s\l ?r\gh 8 quick-lit orbs4 ,he _h caught en\gh ( ! s5se ( ! capta9's nons5se1 to imag9e ! joke to ! full4 ,ha1 ha1 ha6 laugh$ he1 aga91 & ! %ad[y walls ( ! blood-/a9$ ,*ateau ( ,sev5 ,t[]s1 by :i* we 7 glid+1 gave back ! cle>1 cl>ion-l tone2 b1 :ile ?is brave fils de la m]#f ?us sports ) ! t]rors ( my c\ntry's enslav] "h a fr[n1 deep1 d>k1 ?reat5+1 & a quick cl5*+ ( ! jewell$ h&le ( ! yataghan he wore 9 8 belt1 ! gates ( fair ,/amb\l w close1 & nor foe1 nor ,frank1 nor fri5d1 be giv5 to ! dogs4 #f ,son ( ! sea4 ,by ?und]6 %\t$ ! ,am]ican1 %ak+ himself up1 z if at sea1 ) a suspici\s sail 9 sight1 he is m ?an half "r4 ,w\ld y h ?\ght x s late8 ,ev5 a ,yankee1 l ,capta9 ----1 a fair repres5tative ( ! 'univ]sal nation1' le>ns to dream & l+] "h1 respond$ ! ,engli%man1 good-humor$ly4 ,^u ?is1 ,i made use ( ! little k ,i possess$ ( ! ,turki%1 to int]rogate our ,caidjis respect+ ! "t fur!r requir$ to rea* our l&+-place4 ,allah is great1 & ,mohamm$ is 8 ,prophet6 0 all ,i c\ld fully appreh5d ( 8 sl[ly-deliv]$ reply4 ,x 0 n[ ! capta9's turn to laugh1 & z 8 sonor\s peal rippl$ ov] ! ,m>mora1 he quietly ins9uat$ 8 =e-f+] & ?umb into ! dis5gag$ palm ( ! dev\t ,mussulman ,i _h s t\*+ly adjur$4 ,! only response ( ! devotee ( ! ,prophet 0 a gutt]al repetition ( ,pekee6 good6 pekee6 pekee6 ,b by an influ5ce z effective z x 0 my/]i\s1 our swan-l movem5t 0 ex*ang$ = a mo/ hope-enc\rag+ velocity4 ,bravo6 exclaim$ my "l4 ,bravissima6 intonat$ ! ,hun4 ,g x1 boys6 %\t$ ! old salt4 ,by ! s\l ( ,mi?ridates & ! de$s ( ,!rmopolae6 *im$ 9 ! scion ( ! isles ( ,greece1 cat*+ ! in/9ctively-intelligible contagion ( ! sportive mom5t4 ,& :at said ,uncle ,hal8 y wond]1 p]haps4 ,oh1 ,i 0 li/5+ to ! l[1 melan*oly1 semi-h[l 9 :i* ! imp]turbable ,moslems 7 sl[ly *ant+ ,guezal6 pek guezal6#g z !y turn$ _! dull eyes l+]+ly t[>ds _! fa/-rec$+ mosques & m9>ets4 #g ,my beautiful6 my mo/ beautiful6 ,b1 meet+ ! que/ion+ glances ( my companions1 z _! mir? began to subside1 ,i contribut$ my humble quota to ! g5]al /ock ( fun by say+1 ) extreme gravity ( voice & mann]3 ,:5 w wond]s cease 9 ! ,gold5 ,horn6 ,at fir/1 ev5 its unque/ionable antiquity did n r$eem ?is vessel f my contempt--n[ ,i consid] x an 'irresi/ible duck6'--& ,i wi%1 moreov]1 to publi% my conviction t1 ?\gh b>b>\s 9 matt]s ( lit]ature & art1 ! ,turks impressively tea* _! boa/ful sup]iors a religi\s respect = cleanl9ess4 99 99 99 99 99 ,i rememb] to h be5 s+ul>ly impress$1 :5 ,i read x1 ) an anecdote some:at z foll[s3 ,z too frequ5tly happ5s on su* occasions1 a discussion 9 relation to "s insignificant matt]1 into :i* a l>ge p>ty ( m51 :o _h d9$ toge!r1 & 7 l+]+ late ov] _! w9e1 _h fall51 gradually increas$ 9 vehem5ce & ob/9acy ( op9ion1 until fr5zi$ excitem5t rul$ ! h\r4 ,f words !y almo/ came to bl[s1 ,:5 luckily ! att5tion ( "o ( ! mo/ furi\s ( ! disputants 0 sudd5ly arre/$ by ! appe>ance ( "o ( ! g5tlem5 pres5t4 ,!re 0 no angry flu% on 8 br[1 no laugh+ devil 9 8 eye1 & he sat quietly reg>d+ ! sc5e be=e him1 s]5e & self-possess$ z :5 he ent]$ ! ap>tm5t h\rs be=e4 ,8 a/oni%$ companion inquir$ ! cause ( su* placidity1 9 ! mid/ ( ang] & turbul5ce4 ,! g5tleman po9t$1 ) a smile1 to a half-empty wat]-bottle beside him1 & repli$3 ,:ile ! re/ ( ! company h be5 indu/ri\sly occupi$ 9 endeavor+ to dr[n ! di/9ctive attribute ( man--reason--,i h pres]v$ its supremacy by simply conf9+ myself to a non-intoxicat+ bev]age4 99 99 99 99 99 ,i tru/ y w n ?9k ! foll[+ some:at qua9t v]ses1 f ! p5 ( an old & n[ almo/ =gott5 poet1 a mal-a-propos conclusion to ?is lett]3 ,,! ,,y\? ,,& ,,! ,,philosoph] ,a ,grecian y\?1 ( tal5ts r>e1 ,:om ,plato's philosophic c>e ,_h =m$ = ,virtue's nobl] view1 ,by precept & example too1 ,w\ld (t5 boa/ 8 mat*less skill ,to curb ! /e$1 & guide ! :eel2 ,& z he pass$ ! gaz+ ?rong ,) graceful ease1 & smack'd ! ?ong1 ,! idiot wond] !y express$1 ,0 praise & transport to 8 brea/4 ,at l5g?1 q va91 he ne$s w\ld %[ ,8 ma/] :at 8 art c\ld d2 ,& bade 8 slaves ! *>iot lead ,to ,academus' sacr$ %ade4 ,! trembl+ grove confess$ its fright1 ,! wood-nymphs />t$ at ! sight2 ,! ,muses drop ! le>n$ lyre1 ,& to _! inmo/ %ades retire4 ,h[e'er1 ! y\?1 ) =w>d air1 ,b[s to ! ,sage1 & m\nts ! c>2 ,! la% res\nds1 ! c\rs]s spr+1 ,! *>iot m>ks ! roll+ r+2 ,& ga!r+ cr[ds1 ) eag] eyes1 ,& %\ts1 pursue him z he flies4 ,triumphant to ! goal return$1 ,) nobl] ?ir/ 8 bosom burn$2 ,& n[ along ! ind5t$ pla9 ,! self-same track he m>ks aga92 ,pursues ) c>e ! nice design1 ,nor ev] deviates f ! l9e4 ,amazem5t seiz$ ! circl+ cr[d2 ,! y\?s ) emulation gl[$2 ,e'en be>d$ sages hail$ ! boy1 ,& all b ,plato gaz$ ) joy4 ,= he1 deep-judg+ sage1 beheld ,) pa9 ! triumph ( ! field3 ,& :5 ! *>iote] drew nigh1 ,&1 flu%$ ) hope1 _h caught 8 eye1 ,alas6 unhappy y\?1 he cri$1 ,expect no praise f me1 7& sigh$72 ,) indignation ,i survey ,su* skill & judgm5t ?r[n away3 ,! "t pr(usely squ&]$ !re ,on vulg> arts1 b5ea? ?y c>e1 ,if well employ$1 at less exp5se1 ,_h taught !e ,honor1 ,virtue1 ,s5se2 ,& rais$ !e f a coa*man's fate1 ,to gov]n m51 & guide ! /ate4 ,"o seldom f9ds a nic] selection ( words ?an ^? ( ! la/ l9es ( ^! admonitory /anzas4 ,) ! wi% t !y may gratify y\r lit]>y acum51 ,i am1 z ev]1 ,y\r fai?ful fri5d1 ,,h>ry ,,lunettes4 ,,lett] ,,viii4 ,,lett]-,,writ+4 ,,my ,,de> ,,nephews3 ,!re is1 p]haps1 no =m ( composition ) :i* x is z desirable to be practically famili>1 & 9 :i* all educat$ p]sons %\ld be accompli%$1 z t ( lett]-writ+2 yet no bran* ( an elegant education is m frequ5tly neglect$4 ,consequ5tly1 ! grosse/ errors1 & ! utmo/ c>elessness1 are tol]at$ 9 reg>d to x4 ,rhetorical faults1 & ev5 ungrammatical expressions1 are con/antly ov]look$1 & illegibility has almo/ come to be reg>d$ z an ess5tial *>act]i/ic4 ,foll[+ ! homely rule ( ! lightn+-tam]1 t no?+ is wor? do+ at all t is n wor? do+ well1 y w n ne$ argum5t to conv9ce y ( ! propriety ( att5tion to ?is subject1 :ile =m+ habits ( life4 ,diff]5t occasions & subjects require1 ( c\rse1 z v>i\s /yles ( epi/ol>y composition4 ,?us ! laconic language adapt$ to a =mal bus9ess lett]1 w\ld be :olly unsuit$ to "o ( fri5d%ip2 & ! playfulness t might be appropriate 9 a congratulatory communication1 w\ld be q out ( place 9 a lett] ( condol5ce4 ,:ile x is impossible t any g5]al rules c be laid d[n t w be always applicable 9 individual cases1 a few directions ( univ]sal application may1 n inappropriately1 be introduc$ 9 connection ) our pres5t purpose4 ,! pr9cipal requisites ( ,lett]s ( ,bus9ess are1 intelligibility1 legibility1 & brevity4 ,to secure ! fir/ ( ^! ess5tials1 a cle>1 concise1 expressive selection ( language is requir$4 ,ea* ^w & s5t5ce %\ld express exactly & unequivocally ! idea int5d$ to be convey$1 & 9 *>act]s t w n obscure ! s5se by d\btful legibility4 ,a legible h& %\ld c]ta9ly be z ess5tial z intelligible utt]ance4 ,we pity ! man :o by /amm]+1 or /utt]+1 n only taxes ! "t & pati5ce ( 8 he>]s1 b leaves !m1 at times1 unc]ta9 ( 8 mean+1 despite _! ef=ts to compreh5d him4 ,:at1 !n1 is ! mis=tune ( ^? :o1 l ! mo/ g5ial ( wits1 'decl9e to read _! own writ+1 aft] x is tw5ty-f\r h\rs old6' ,d n1 ,i pray y1 let any absurd impression respect+ ! excusabl5ess ( ?is defect1 on ! score t g5ius is sup]ior to ! trifles ( detail1 etc41 lead y ei!r into c>elessness or indiff]5ce on ! subject4 ,few m5 h ! excuse ( possess+ ! dang]\s gift ( g5ius1 & to affect ! weaknesses by :i* x is sometimes accompani$1 is equally silly & contemptible4 ,a man ( s5se w aim at atta9+ a true /&>d ( "r1 n at c>icatur+ a defective model4 ,dep5d ^u x1 a good bus9ess-h& is no small recomm5dation to "y m5 seek+ employm5t 9 any ( ! occupations ( life4 ,! propriety ( brevity 9 lett]s ( bus9ess1 w at once comm5d itself to y\r att5tion4 ,"t--! weal? ( ! busy--is ?us sav$ = two p>ties4 ,b rememb]1 ,i repeat1 t1 :ile ?is preci\s treasure is be/ secur$ by express+ :at y wi% to communicate 9 z few words z possible1 no?+ is ga9$ by leav+ y\r precise mean+ d\btful1 by unau?oriz$ abbreviations1 confus$ s5t5ces1 or ! omission ( any ess5tial--z a date1 address1 prop] signature1 important "q1 or item ( in=mation4 ,let me add1 t rapidity ( me*anical execution is ( no mean importance 9 ?is reg>d4 ,lett]s ( ,introduction %\ld be s express$ z to af=d ! read] a clue to ! p>ticul> purpose ( ! be>] 9 desir+ 8 acqua9tance1 if any su* !re be4 ,?is w prev5t ! awkw>dness ( a p]sonal explanation1 & furni% a conv5i5t !me = ! comm5cem5t ( a conv]sation betwe5 /rang]s4 ,?us1 if x be simply a fri5d1 travell+ 9 se>* ( pleasure & g5]al in=mation1 :om y wi% to comm5d to ! g5]al civilities ( ano!r fri5d1 "s su* =m z ! foll[+ w suffice3 ---- ---- ---- ,,my ,,de> ,,sir3 ,all[ me ! pleasure ( introduc+ to y my fri5d1 ,mr4 ---- ----1 a g5tleman ^: intellig5ce & acquirem5ts r5d] 8 acqua9tance an acquisition to all :o are favor$ ) 8 society4 ,mr4 ---- visits y\r city or t[n1 or "p ( ! c\ntry1 or1 y\r celebrat$ city1 or1 y\r ent]pris+ t[n1 or y\r f>-fam$ ,/ate1 etc4 m]ely z an obs]vant travell]4 ,su* att5tions z x may be agreeable to y to r5d] him w oblige ,y\r s9c]e fri5d1 & ob$i5t s]vant1 ---- ----4 ,to ,hon4 ---- ---- ,:5 y wi% to write a lett] ( introduction = a p]son seek+ a situation 9 bus9ess1 a place ( resid5ce1 sci5tific in=mation1 or ! l2 briefly1 b di/9ctly1 /ate ?is to y\r correspond5t1 toge!r ) any circum/ance cr$itable to ! be>]1 or :i* x w be advantage\s to him to h kn[n1 :i* y c safely v5ture to av\*4 7,no "o is 9 any degree b\nd by individual reg>d to impair 8 reputation = probity or v]acity 9 ?is1 or any o!r respect47 ,a lett] introduc+ an ,arti/1 a ,lectur]1 etc41 %\ld conta9 "s allusion to ! pr(essional reputation ( ! be>]--?us3 ---- ---- ---- ,,my ,,de> ,,williamson3 ,?is w be pres5t$ to y by our di/+ui%$ c\ntryman1 ,mr4 ---- ----1 :o proposes a brief visit to y\r ent]pris+ city1 *iefly = pr(essional purposes4 ,x af=ds me great pleasure to be ! means ( secur+ to fri5ds :om ,i s highly value1 ! gratification ,i feel assur$ y & ,mr4 ---- w d]ive f kn[+ ea* o!r4 ,) ! be/ wi%es = y\r mutual success & happ9ess1 ,i am1 my de> sir1 ,v truly y\rs1 ---- ----4 ,to ---- ----1 ,esq4 ,9 ! in/ance ( a celebrity1 occupy+ at ! "t a space 9 ! _w's eye1 some?+ l ?is w suffice3 ,,bo/on1 ,augu/ #a/1 #ahfc4 ,,my ,,de> ,,fri5d3 ,x gives me pleasure to pres5t to y\r acqua9tance a g5tleman f ^: society y _c fail to d]ive high enjoym5t4 ,mr4 ---- or ! ,hon4 ----1 or ,g54 ----#h ne$s no eulogy ( m9e to r5d] 8 reputation famili> to y1 id5tifi$ z x is ) ! lit]ature ( our c\ntry or ! sci5tific fame1 or ! eloqu5ce ( ! pulpit1 etc4 ,comm5d+ my fri5d to y\r c\rtesy1 believe me1 my de> ,jones1 ,truly y\r fri5d & s]vant1 ---- ----4 ,rev4 ---- ----4 #h ,always be scrupul\sly c>eful to give titles1 & ) accuracy4 ,! prop] designation ( a g5tleman n 9 (fice1 is--,esquire4 7,?is1 ( c\rse1 %\ld n be giv5 to a tradesman1 or m5ial47 ,t ( a judge1 memb] ( ,congress1 mayor ( a city1 memb] ( a ,/ate legislature1 etc41 etc41 is--,honorable2 t ( a cl]gyman--,rev]5d2 t ( a bi%op--,"r ,rev]5d4 ,y are1 ( c\rse1 famili> ) ! prop] abbreviations = ^! titles4 ,9 writ+ ! address ( a lett]1 x is desirable to "k ! ,*ri/ian "n ( ! p]son to :om x is to be direct$4 ,?us1 if a physician1 ,*>les ,jones1 ,m4 ,d41 is bett] ?an ,dr4 ,jones4 ,s1 ,dr4 ,de ,lancey1 or ,bi%op ,pott]1 are obvi\sly improp]4 ,! correct =m to be us$ 9 ?is in/ance1 is3 ,to ! ,"r ,rev4 ,alonzo ,pott]1 ,d4 ,d4 ,! prop] address ( a ,m9i/] repres5t+ our gov]nm5t abroad1 is--! ,honorable ---- ----1 ,m9i/] = ! ,u4,s4 ( ,am]ica1 ne> ! ,c\rt ( ,/4 ,james1 or ,/4 ,cl\d1 etc4 ,t ( a ,*>ge d',affaires1 or ,consul1 etc41 v>ies ) _! respective (fices4 ,a ,*>ge d',affaires is sometimes famili>ly spok5 ( z ,our ,*>ge1 at su* a ,c\rt--or z ! ,am]ican ,*>ge4 ,a cl]gyman may be address$ z ,rev4 ,mr4 ----1 if y d n "k ! fir/ "n1 or initial1 & s may a doctor ( div9ity2 b 9 ! latt] case x w\ld1 p]haps1 be bett] to write--,rev4 ,dr4 ,james1--?\gh ! m accurate mode w /ill be1 if atta9able1 ,rev4 ,william ,james1 ,d4,d4 ,g5tlem5 ( ! ,army & ,navy %\ld always be designat$ by _! prop] titles1 & x is well n to be ignorant t a man 9 ei!r ( ^! pr(essions1 :5 ,he ha? got 8 sword 444 ,& seems to "k ! use on't1 may n l to be rem9d$ t ! sl[ promotion he has atta9$ is unkn[n to 8 fri5ds6 ,lett]s ( introduction %\ld always be unseal$1 &1 z a rule1 %\ld relate only to ! affairs ( ! be>]1 n ev5 pass+ly to ^? ( ! writ] or 8 correspond5t4 ,:5 x is desirable to write :at _c1 = any reason1 be prop]ly introduc$ into ! op5 lett]1 a sep>ate & seal$ communication may be writt5 & s5t1 ) a polite apology1 or brief explanation1 ) ! o!r4 ,:5 lett]s ( introduction are deliv]$ 9 p]son1 !y %\ld be s5t by ! s]vant :o admits y1 toge!r ) y\r c>d1 to ! lady or g5tleman to :om !y are address$1 z ! mo/ conv5i5t mode ( ann\nc+ y\rself1 & ! object ( y\r visit4 ,:5 y d n f9d ! p]son y wi% to see1 write y\r tempor>y address ^u y\r c>d1 z ,at ! ,am]ican ,hotel--,) ,mrs4 ,h5ry1 #bb ,wa%+ton-/4--,at ,hon4 ,john ,b]kley's1 etc4 ,%\ld y s5d y\r lett]1 accompany x by y\r c>d & pres5t address1 & inclose bo? toge!r 9 an envelope direct$ to ! p]son = :om !y are design$4 ,:5 y\r /ay is limit$ & brief1 x is suitable to add ^u y\r c>d1 toge!r ) an accurate date--,= to-day1 or1 ,to rema9 b two or ?ree days4 ,& 9 case ( any explanation1 or apology1 or reque/ be+ requisite1 su* z y w\ld h made 9 a p]sonal int]view1 write a note1 to be inclos$ ) ! lett] ( pres5tation4 ,e omission ( ^! c\rtesies t may occasion tr\ble1 or inconv5i5ce to o!rs1 is ill-br$1 & may easily s]ve to prejudice /rang]s aga9/ y4 ,sometimes x is well to make an appo9tm5t ?r\gh ! c>d y leave1 or s5d1 ) a lett]1 or = a /rang] :om y wi% to meet1 z--,at ! ,globe ,hotel1 ?is ev5+1 ) a date1 or ?us--,w pay 8 respects to ,mrs4 ----1 to-morr[ morn+1 ) h] p]mission4 ,a lett] introduc+ a "y man1 /ill unkn[n to fame1 to a lady ( fa%ion1 or ( di/+ui%$ social position1 may be express$ some:at 9 ?is mann]3 ,to ,mrs4 ,modi%1#i ,no4 #ad ,belgrave ,place1 ,*>le/on1 ,s4 ,c4 ,,a/or ,,h\se1 ,,new ,,york1 ,jan4 #bg?1 #ahfc4 ,,de> ,,madam3 ,p]mit me to pres5t to y my fri5d1 ,mr4 ,james ,/u>t--a g5tleman ^: poli%$ mann]s & irreproa*able "* embold5 me to reque/ = him ! honor ( an acqua9tance ) ev5 s fa/idi\s & accompli%$ an arbit] ( fa%ion z y\rself4 ,mr4 ,/u>t w be able to give y all ! in=mation y may desire respect+ our mutual fri5ds & acqua9tances 9 society "h4 ,d me ! honor to make my v respectful complim5ts to ! ,misses ,modi%1 & to believe me1 de> madam1 ,mo/ respectfully1 ,y\r fri5d & s]vant1 ,,rob]t ,b4 ,,hawks4 ,,mrs4 ,,modi%4 #i ,x is etiquette to address communications to a lady accord+ to ! /yle %e adopts = h] c>d4 ,?us1 ! eld] ( two m>ri$ ladies1 be>+ ! same "n & ( ! same family1 may prop]ly designate h]self simply z ,mrs4 ----1 )\t any ,*ri/ian "n 7h] position 9 society & ! addition ^u h] c>d1 ( h] locale be+ suppos$ suffici5t to id5tify h]74 ,! wives ( h] y\nge/ bro!r1 or ^? ( h] sons1 are !n ,mrs4 ,n4 ,c4 ----1 ,mrs4 ,*>les ----1 & s on4 ,! elde/ ( a family ( si/]s is1 ,miss ----1 ! y\ng] are ,miss ,nellie ----1 ,miss ,julia ----1 etc4 ,9 writ+ to1 or conv]s+ ) !m1 y ?us individualize !m4 ,b :5 y are ^u c]emoni\s t]ms ) !m1 9 ! abs5ce ( ! eld]1 y address "o ( ! y\ng] si/]s1 ) :om y are conv]s+1 z ,miss ----1 only1 omitt+ ! individualiz+ ,*ri/ian "n4 ,( c\rse1 :5 writ+ "u su* circum/ances1 a note ( c]emony design$ = ! "y ladies ( a family1 collectively1 %\ld be address$ to ,! ,misses ----2 & if = "o ( !m1 alone1 to ,miss ----1 or1 ,miss ,m>y ,g4 ----1 z ! case may be4 ,lett]s pres5t+ =eign]s1 %\ld designate ! c\ntry & p>ticul> locality to :i* !y belong1 z well z ! purpose ( _! t\r1 z--,! ,*evali] ,bonne1 ( ,b]ne1 ,switz]l& ^: object 9 visit+ our "y ,republic is n only ! wi% to comp>e our social & political in/itutions ) ^? ( 8 own c\ntry1 b ! collection ( specim5s & in=mation respect+ ! ,natural ,hi/ory ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,su* assi/ance z y may be able to r5d] my le>n$ fri5d1 9 facilitat+ 8 p>ticul> rese>*es1 w conf] a favor ^u me1 my de> sir1 :i* ,i %all ev] gratefully rememb]1 etc41 etc4 ,! subject ( lett]s ( introduction naturally sugge/s t ( p]sonal introductions1 9 relation to :i* ! grosse/ mi/akes & ! greate/ c>elessness are preval5t1 ev5 among well-br$ p4 ,9 mak+ p]sons acqua9t$ ) ea* o!r1 ! =m ( words may v>y almo/ ) e diff]5t occasion1 b !re are c]ta9 rules t %\ld nev] be ov]look$1 s9ce !y ref] to consid]ations ( ab/ract propriety4 ,y\ng] p]sons & inf]iors 9 social rank1 %\ld1 almo/ inv>iably1 be pres5t$ to _! s5iors & sup]iors4 ,?us1 "o %\ld n say--,mr4 ,smi?1 let me introduce ,mr4 ,wa%+ton ,irv+ to y1 b ,mr4 ,irv+1 w y all[ me to introduce ,mr4 ,john ,smi? to y8 ,or1 ,p]mit me to pres5t ,mr4 ,smi? to y1 sir1 presuppos+ t ,mr4 ,smi? does n ne$ to be in=m$ to :om he is ab\t to be introduc$4 ,x is difficult to express ^u pap] ! diff]5ce ( signification convey$ by ! mode ( intonat+ a s5t5ce4 ,g5]al ,scott1 ,mr4 ,jones1 may be s pron\nc$ z to pres5t ! latt] g5tlem5 to our di/+ui%$ c\ntryman1 9 a simple1 b admissible mann]1 or x may illu/rate ! impropriety ( nam+ a man ( m>k to a p]son :o makes no pret5sions to social equality ) him4 ,usually1 m5 %\ld be introduc$ to wom51 ^u ! pr9ciple t prec$5ce is always yield$ to ! latt]2 b1 ev5 9 ?is case1 an exception may prop]ly be made 9 ! in/ance ( an introduction betwe5 a v "y1 or1 o!rwise1 :olly un9dividualiz$ woman1 & a man ( high position1 or ( v5]able age4 ,a half-playful v>iation f ! ord9>y phraseology ( ?is c]emony1 may sometimes be adopt$1 "u su* circum/ances1 ) good ta/e1 z--,?is "y lady desires ! pleasure ( kn[+ y1 sir--,miss ,williams1 or1 ,mr4 ,prescott1 ?is is my niece1 ,miss ,ada ,byron ,rob9son4 ,:5 !re is a di/9ction )\t a diff]5ce betwe5 two p]sons1 or :5 hospitality int]dicts y\r assum+ to decide a nice po9t 9 ?is reg>d1 x may be waiv$ by m]ely nam+ ! p>ties 9 su* a way z to give prec$5ce to nei!r--?us3 ,g5tlem51 all[ me--,mr4 ,w----1 ,mr4 ,v----1 or1 ,g5tlem51 all[ me ! pleasure ( mak+ y kn[n to ea* o!r1 & !n simply pron\nce ! names ( ! two p]sons4 ,by ! way1 let me call y\r att5tion to ! importance ( an audible & di/9ct enunciation ( names1 :5 assum+ to make an introduction4 ,a quiet1 self-possess$ mann]1 & intelligibility %\ld be reg>d$ z ess5tial at su* times4 ,:5 introduc+ p]sons :o are necess>ily :olly unacqua9t$ ) ea* o!r's antec$5ts ( /ation or circum/ance1 x is em95tly prop] to add a brief explanation1 z--,mr4 ,preudhomne1 let me introduce my bro!r-9-law1 ,g5]al ,pet]s1--,mr4 ,preudhomne1 ( ,p>is1 or2 ,mrs4 ,bl&on1 ) y\r p]mission1 ,i w pres5t to y ,s5or ,ab5no1 a ,spani% g5tleman4 ,s5or ,a4 speaks ,fr5* p]fectly1 b is unacqua9t$ ) our language2 or1 ,mr4 ,smi?son1 ?is is my fri5d ,mr4 ,br[n1 ( ,philadelphia--l ourselves1 a m]*ant2 or1 ,my de>1 ?is is ,capta9 ,blev91 ( ! good %ip ,nev]s9k1--,mrs4 ,nephews1 sir4 ,nev] say ,my wife1 or ,my daught]1 or ,my si/]1 ,my fa!r-9-law1 or ! l1 )\t giv+ ea* _! prop] c]emoni\s title4 ,h[ %\ld a /rang] "k :e!r y\r daught] is-- ,sole daught] ( y\r h\se & he>t1 or ,miss ,lucy1 or ,bel9da1 ! ?ird or f\r? 9 ! ord] ( "t1 &1 consequ5tly1 ( prec$5ce1 or :at may *ance to be ! "n ( y\r fa!r-9-law1 or half-si/]1 etc41 etc4 ,well-br$ p address ea* o!r by "n1 :5 conv]s+1 & h5ce ! awkw>dness occasion$ by ?is vulg> habit1 :i* is only equall$ by t ( speak+ ( y\r wife z ,my wife1#aj or worse /ill1 my lady6 ,is x n en\gh1 :5 y\r fri5ds "k t y are m>ri$1 & are p]fectly famili> ) y\r own "n1 to speak ( ,mrs4 ----1 & to introduce !m to ! mi/ress ( y\r h\se by t designation8 ,x is a solecism 9 good mann]s to suppose x unsuitable to designate ! memb]s ( y\r own family by _! prop] titles "u all circum/ances t w\ld r5d] x suitable & conv5i5t to d s 9 ! in/ance ( o!r p]sons4 ,nev] fall into ! ,am]ican peculi>ity on ?is po9t1 ,i entreat y4 ,say--,my fa!r1 ,dr4 ,v----1 or ,my si/]1 ,miss ,v----1 ,mrs4 ,col4 ,v----1 my si/]-9-law1 or1 ,my si/]1 ,mrs4 ,john ,j5k9s1 ) z scrupul\s a reg>d = rank & prec$5ce1 z ?\gh deal+ ) /rang]s4 ,inde$1 y virtually ignore all p]sonal consid]ations1 :ile act+ 9 a social relation m]ely4 #aj ,?is rem9ds me ( ano!r habit t is becom+ preval5t 9 ?is new l& ( ours--t ( m5's ent]+ !mselves ^u ! ,regi/]s ( ,hotels1 ,ocean ,/eam]s1 etc41 z ,m4 ,a4 ,timeson & lady6 or1 ,mr4 ,g4 ,simpson & wife4 ,:at c possibly be ! objection to ! good old e/abli%$ =m ( ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,m4 ,a4 ,timeson1 or ,george & ,mrs4 ,simpson1 or ,mr4 ,g4 ,simpson4 ,mrs4 & ! ,misses ,simpson8 ,! rules ( etiquette v prop]ly int]dict indiscrim9ate introductions 9 g5]al society4 ,no "o has a "r to ?ru/ ! acqua9tance ( p]sons ^u ea* o!r )\t _! p]mission1 or1 at lea/1 )\t "s assurance t x w be agreeable to !m to "k ea* o!r4 ,/rang]s meet+ at ! h\se ( a mutual fri5d1 9 a morn+ visit1 or ! l1 conv]se ) ea* o!r1 or jo9 9 ! g5]al conv]sation )\t an introduction1 :i* x is n usual among fa%ionable p to give "u su* circum/ances4 ,if y wi% to pres5t a g5tleman ( y\r acqua9tance to a lady1 y fir/ ask h] p]mission1 ei!r 9 p]son or by note1 to take him to h] h\se1 if %e be m>ri$1 or to d s at a p>ty1 etc41 :]e y may *ance to meet h]4 ,9 ! in/ance ( a v "y lady1 propriety dem&s y\r obta9+ ! cons5t ( "o ( h] p>5ts be=e add+ to h] li/ ( male acqua9tances1 unless y are ^u su* t]ms ( intimacy ) h] family & h]self1 z to r5d] ?is sup]flu\s2 & s ) all y\r fri5ds4 ,x is bett]1 h[ev]1 ev5 :]e unc]emoni\sness is admissible1 to err ^u ! saf] side4 ,among m51 great] lic5se may be tak52 b1 z a rule1 ,i repeat1 p]sons are n introduc$ 9 ! /reet1 9 pump-rooms1 9 ! public p>lors ( hotels1 or wat]+-places1 meet+ incid5tally at receptions or at morn+ visits1 etc42 & n ev5 :5 !y are y\r gue/s at l>ge d9n]s1 or soirees1 )\t _! previ\s ass5t or reque/4 ,( c\rse1 su* rules1 l all ! laws ( conv5tion1 are e/abli%$ & foll[$ = conv5i5ce1 & %\ld n be reg>d$1 l ^? ( ! ,m$es & ,p]sians1 z un*angeable4 ,good s5se & good feel+ w v>y !m ) ! *anges ( circum/ance4 ,no amiable p]son1 = in/ance1 w hesitate to set !m aside = ! obs]vance ( ! m imp]ative law ( k9dness1 :5 associat$ ) ^? :o are ignorant ( _! exi/5ce 7z _m really excell5t p]sons are71 & w\ld be pa9$ by _! /rict obs]vance4 ,nei!r %\ld ! mo/ punctili\s /ickl]s = =m ?9k x necess>y to make a p>ade ( ! m]e lett] ( su* rules1 at any "t4 ,x is ! _s we want1 = ! promotion ( social conv5i5ce & propriety4 ,p]haps x may be z well 9 ?is connection z 9 any o!r1 to say a ^w ab\t ! matt] ( visit+ c>ds4 ,fa%ion sanctions a v>iety ( =ms = ?is necess>y app5dage4 ,9 ,europe1 x is v common to affix ! pr(essional or political title to ! "n1 z ---- ----1 ,pr(essor 9 ! ,univ]sity ( ,heidelburg1 or1 ---- ----1 ,conseill] d',etat12 & an ,engli%man 9 public life (t5 has on 8 c>d ! cabali/ic *>act]s--,9 ,h4,m4,s4--79 ,h] ,maje/y's ,s]vice74 ,among ! be/-br$ ,am]icans1 ,i ?9k ! preval5t usage is to adopt ! simple signature1 z ,h5ry ,wise1 or to prefix ! title ( ,mr41 z ,mr4 ,sew>d4 ,sometimes1--p>ticul>ly = c>ds to be us$ away f home--! place ( resid5ce is also engrav$ 9 "o corn] bel[ ! "n4#aa #aa ,p]sons belong+ to ! ,army & ,navy use _! full titles1 ) ! addition ( ,u4,s4,a41 or ,u4,s4,n4 ,europeans occasionally adopt ! practice ( hav+ ! corn]s ( ! rev]se side ( _! c>ds engrav5 across ) su* conv5i5t words z ,p\r dire ,adieu 7to say good bye74 ,congratulation 7to (f] congratulations74 ,p\r affaire 7on an err&1 or on bus9ess74 ,arrive 7tantam\nt to 9 t[n74 ,! appropriate corn] is turn$ ov]1 z occasion requires1 & ! s5t5ce is ?us br\ght into notice on ! same side ) ! "n4 ,bus9ess c>ds %\ld nev] be us$ 9 social life1 nor %\ld fl\ri%es1 ornam5tal devices1 or g5]ally un9telligible *>act]s be employ$4 ,a smoo?1 :ite c>d1 ( mod]ate size1 ) a pla91 legible inscription ( ! "n1 is 9 unexceptionable ta/e & ton1 suitable = all occasions1 & suffici5t = all purposes1 ) ! addition1 :5 circum/ances require x1 ( a p5cill$ ^w or s5t5ce4 ,b to return to our ma9 subject4 ,lett]s ( ,recomm5dation p>take ( ! g5]al "* ( ^? ( introduction4 ,x is suffici5t to add1 9 reg>d to !m1 t !y %\ld be consci5ti\sly express$4 ,all t c be tru?fully said = ! advantage ( ! be>]1 %\ld be includ$2 b1 z ,i h be=e rem>k$1 no "o is oblig$ to compromise 8 own integrity to advance ! int]e/s ( o!rs 9 ?is mann]1 m ?an 9 any o!r4 ,lett]s ( ,condol5ce require great c>e & delicacy ( composition4 ,!y %\ld relate *iefly1 z a rule1 to ! subject by :i* !y are elicit$1 & express sympa?y r ?an aim at adm9i/]+ consolation4 ,no g5]al directions c be made to embrace ! peculi>ities ( circum/ance 9 ?is reg>d4 ,suffice x to say t ! inspiration ( g5u9e feel+ w dictate r expressions ( k9dly int]e/ = ! suff]] y address1 ( respect & reg>d = a dep>t$ fri5d1 or an appreciation ( ! magnitude ( ! mis=tune y deplore1 r ?an coldly poli%$ s5t5ces & prolong$ ref]5ce to "o's self4 ,lett]s ( ,congratulation %\ld embody *e]fulness & cordiality ( s5tim5t1 & be at an equal remove f an exagg]ation ( /yle1 sugge/+ ! idea ( ins9c]ity or ( cov]t ridicule1 & f *ill+ polit5ess1 or indications ( indiff]5ce4 ,to rejoice ) ^? :o rejoice is inde$ a pleas+ & easy task = ^? :o are bless$ ) a g5ial nature1 & enri* !mselves by p>tak+ 9 ! good =tune ( o!rs4 ,lett]s express+ ?is pleasure admit ( a little m egotism ?an is sanction$ by decorum 9 "s o!r cases4 ,"o may be all[$ to allude to "o's own feel+s :5 s pleasurably associat$ ) ^? ( "o's correspond5t4 ,brevity is q admissible 9 lett]s bo? ( condol5ce & felicitation--ref]r+1 z !y prop]ly d1 *iefly to "o topic2 x is 9 bett] ta/e n to introduce extrane\s matt] into !m1 especially :5 !y are ( a m]ely c]emoni\s nature4 ,lett]s to ,sup]iors 9 ,/ation or ,age dem& a respectful & laconic /yle4 ,no famili>ity ( address1 no colloquialisms1 pleasantries1 or digressions1 are admissible 9 !m4 ,!y %\ld be comm5c$ ) a c]emoni\sly-respectful address c>efully & concisely express$1 & conclud$ ) an elaborate =mula1 ( e/abli%$ phraseology4 ,! "n ( ! p]son to :om !y are writt5 %\ld be plac$ ne> ! l[]1 left h& edge ( ! %eet1 toge!r ) 8 c]emoni\s title1 etc4 ,no abbreviations ( words--& none ( titles1 unsanction$ by e/abli%$ usage1 %\ld be introduc$ into su* lett]s1 & !y %\ld be> at ! comm5cem5t1 bel[ ! date1 & on ! left h& side ( ! pap]1 ! "n ( ! p]son address$1 ?us3 ,,wa%+ton ,,city1 ,feb4 #b;d1 #ahfc4 ,,honorable ,,edw>d ,,ev]ett3-- ,,sir1 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,i am1 sir1 ,v respectfully1 ,y\r humble s]vant1 ,j4 ,f4 ,,c>p5t]4 ,,hon4 ,,edw>d ,,ev]ett1 ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 = ! ,u4 ,s4 ,be c>eful to rememb] t x is unsuitable to comm5ce a communication to an entire /rang] an (ficial lett]1 or "o ( c]emony1 9 reply to a g5tleman act+ 9 ! "n ( a committee1 etc41 etc41 ) ,de> ,sir4 ,?is famili>ity is :olly out ( place "u su* circum/ances1 & x is matt] ( surprise t our public m5 s frequ5tly fall into x1 ev5 9 address+ public function>ies repres5t+ =eign c\ntries "h1 etc4 ,9 ?is respect1 z 9 _m o!rs1 _! quality1 z t mo/ disc]n+ satiri/1 ,pun*1 has rec5tly said ( ! /yle ( "o ( our m5 9 high (fice--is n /ra9$6 ,! vet]ans ( ,diplomatic or ( ,congressional life %\ld let u see t practice has ref9$ _! /yle ( speak+ & writ+1 r ?an rem9d u t !y h come to ! lees ( intellect6 ,i h1 = sev]al ye>s pa/1 rem>k$ ! publi%$ lett]s ( "o ( ! di/+ui%$ m5 ( ! ,empire ,/ate1 z models ( graceful rhetoric & good ta/e4 ,i ref] n[1 n to ! political op9ions !y may h express$1 b to _! lit]>y execution4 ,!y indicate ! p5 ( g5ius--no matt] :at ! occasion--:e!r decl9+ to break gr\nd = a canal1 to lay ! corn]-/one ( a univ]sity1 ackn[l$g+ a public s]5ade1 or exp\nd+ a political dogma1 a c]ta9 indescribable some?+ always r$eems !m alike f common-place ideas1 & f inelegance ( language4 ,see if y\r newspap] pr(undity w enable y to guess ! "n ( ! individual to :om ,i ref]4 ,diplomatic ,lett]s require a /yle peculi> to !mselves1 9 relation to :i* x w\ld be ! height ( tem]ity 9 me to adv5ture ev5 a h9t4 ,! ,public ,docum5ts ( our own c\ntry & ( ,engl&1 af=d models = ^? ( y :o %all h occasion = !m1 z memb]s ( ! ,corps ,diplomatique4 ,lett]s ( ,fri5d%ip & ,affection mu/1 ( c\rse1 v>y 9 /yle ) ! occasions & ! correspond5ts t elicit !m4 ,a light1 easy1 playful /yle is mo/ appropriate4 ,& "o %\ld aim r at correctness ( diction ?an at any?+ l an elaborate p>ade ( language4 ,grammatical inaccuracies & vulg>isms are nev] all[able among educat$ p1 :e!r 9 speak+ or writ+2 nor is defective spell+ excusable4 ,punctuation & att5tion to ! g5]al rules ( composition %\ld n be ov]look$1 z ?us only c unmi/akable intelligibl5ess be secur$4 ,avoid all ambiti\s p5-fl\ri%es1 & attempts at ornam5tal caligraphy1 & aim at ! acquisition ( a legible1 neat1 g5tleman-l h&1 & a pure1 manly1 expressive /yle1 9 ?is mo/ ess5tial ( all =ms ( composition4 ,! possession ( excell5ce 9 ?is accompli%m5t w enable y to dissem9ate high social & dome/ic pleasure4 ,no?+ af=ds s gratify+ a solace to fri5ds1 :5 sep>at$1 z ! reception ( ^? tok5s ( remembrance & reg>d4 ,!y only :o h w&]$ f>1 f> away f ! ties ( c\ntry1 fri5ds1 & home1 c fully appreciate ! delight af=d$ by ! reception ( lett]s ( a satisfactory "*4 ,& ! welcome assurances ( ! safety1 heal?1 & happ9ess ( ! abs5t & lov$1 is ! be/ consolation ( home-fri5ds4 ,practice1 pati5ce1 & tact1 are equally ess5tial to ! acquisition ( ease & grace 9 ?is desirable art4 ,wit1 humor1 & playfulness are its prop] embelli%m5ts1 & v>iety %\ld *>act]ize its !mes4 ,a c]ta9 egotism1 too1 is n only p>donable1 b absolutely requisite1 & may ev5 become delicately complim5t>y to ! recipi5t ( "o's confid5ce4 ,let me rem9d y1 too1 t--?\gh (f5ce ( spok5 words may be excus$ by ! excitem5t ( pass+ feel+--! delib]ate commission ( unk9d1 or1 worse /ill1 ( unju/1 untru?ful1 injuri\s language1 to pap]1 argues an obliquity ( moral vision little likely to secure ! writ] ei!r ,:at no?+ e>?ly gives1 or c de/roy1 ,! s\l's calm sun%9e1 or ! respect & reg>d ( o!rs4 ,facility 9 writ+ famili> lett]s may be increas$ by ! habit ( m5tally record+1 be=e indit+ !m1 z opportunity af=ds mat]ial1 su* incid5ts ( travel1 items ( p]sonal int]e/1 or gossip+ intellig5ce1 etc41 z may be ?\ght be/ suit$ to ! ta/es ( y\r correspond5ts4 ,& x is well1 be=e clos+ su* communications1 n only to glance ov] !m to satisfy y\rself ( _! fre$om f mi/akes1 b by t means to recall any omission occasion$ by =getfulness4 ,notes ( ,invitation1 ( ,acceptance1 & ,regret1 require1 ( c\rse1 brevity & simplicity ( expression4 ,! prevail+ mode ( ! society y are connect$ )1 is usually ! prop] guide 9 relation to ^! matt]s ( =m1 = ! "t be+4 ,?us ! m]e =mula ( social life at ,wa%+ton1 ,bo/on1 ,*>le/on1 ,p>is1 or ,/4 ,pet]sburg1 may be some:at v>i$1 z usage alone frequ5tly det]m9es ^! niceties1 & all ecc5tricities & peculi>ities 9 ?is respect1 z 9 mo/ o!rs1 are 9 bad ta/e4 ,c>ds1 or ,notes1 ( ,invitation to ,d9n]s & ,soirees1 are frequ5tly pr9t$1 & m]ely names & dates suppli$ 9 writ+4 ,! example ( ! be/ society 79 ! mo/ elevat$ s5se ( t mu*-abus$ phrase7 ev]y:]e1 sanctions only ! mo/ unpret5d+ mode ( expression & g5]al /yle1 = su* occasions4 ,! utmo/ beauty & exquisit5ess ( f9i% 9 ! m]e mat]ial1 b ! abs5ce ( all pret5ti\s ornam5t1 is ?\ght mo/ unexceptionable4 ,invitations to ,d9n] %\ld be ackn[l$g$ at y\r e>lie/ conv5i5ce1 &--:e!r accept$ or decl9$--9 c\rte\sly c]emoni\s phraseology4 ,9 ! in/ance ( invitations#ab to ,balls & ,ev5+-,p>ties1 ,w$d+s1 etc41 ha/e is n s ess5tial2 b a seasonable reply to su* civilities %\ld by no means be neglect$4 #ab ,i 0 some:at surpris$ lately1 9 p]us+ an agreeable novel1 writt5 by "o ( our c\ntrywom51 to obs]ve h] use ( ! ^w ticket z synonym\s ) invitation1 or c>d ( invitation4 ,a ticket admits "o to a conc]t1 ! op]a1 or !atre b "o receives an invitation1 or c>d ( invitation to a d9n]1 ball1 or ev5+-p>ty1 at a fri5d's h\se4 ,all misnom]s ( ?is k9d savor ( "u-bre$+--!y are vulg>isms1 9 %ort1 unsanction$ ei!r by ta/e or fa%ion4 ,:5 y wi% to take a fri5d--:o is a /rang] to ! ho/ess--) y to an ev5+ ent]ta9m5t1 & are ^u suffici5tly e/abli%$ t]ms ) h] to make x q prop] to d s1 ackn[l$ge y\r invitation at once1 & reque/ p]mission to take y\r fri5d--?us af=d+ an opportunity1 if x is requisite1 = ! return ( an invitation enclos$ to y = y\r propos$ companion4 ,"s =m l ! foll[+ w answ] ! purpose3 ,mr4 ,?omas ,br[n has ! honor to accept ,mrs4 ,mason's v polite invitation = next ,?ursday ev5+4 ,) ,mrs4 ,mason's p]mission1 ,mr4 ,br[n w be accompani$ by 8 fri5d1 ,mr4 ,craw=d1 ( ,c9c9nati1 :o is at pres5t tempor>ily 9 ,new ,york4 ,,c>lton ,,h\se1 ,monday morn+1 ,decemb] #bh?4 ,among intimate fri5ds1 x is sometimes mo/ c\rte\s1 :5 decl9+ an invitation1 9 place ( a m]e =mal regret to indite a less c]emoni\s note1 briefly explanatory1 or apologetic4 ,ess5tial good-bre$+ is ! be/ guide 9 ^! occasional deviations f c]emoni\s rules4 ,=mal notes ( invitation1 & ! l1 %\ld n be address$ to sev]al p]sons inclusively4 ,( c\rse1 a g5tleman & 8 wife are invit$ 9 ?is inclusive way1 z are ! unm>ri$ si/]s ( a family1 :5 resid+ 9 ! same h\se2 b visitors to "o's fri5ds1 a m>ri$ lady & h] daught]s1 z well z ! y\ng] g5tlem5 ( a family1 %\ld1 sev]ally1 h sep>ate notes1 direct$ to !m individually1 :]e c]emony is requisite1 ?\gh all may1 = conv5i5ce1 be enclos$ 9 ! same envelope1 ) a g5]al direction to ! eld] lady ( ! h\se4 ,lett]s1 or notes1 comm5c$ 9 ! ?ird p]son1 %\ld be cont9u$ ?r\gh\t 9 ! same =m4 ,x is obvi\sly incorrect 7?\gh ( frequ5t occurr5ce71 to adopt su* phraseology z--,mr4 ,small pres5ts 8 complim5ts to ,miss ,jones1 etc41 & to conclude ) ,y\rs respectfully1 ,g4 ,small4 ,?is mode ( expression 7! ?ird p]son71 is only adapt$ to brief communications ( a =mal nature4 ,no address & signature are requir$ :5 ! names ( ! recipi5t & ( ! writ] are introduc$ into ! body ( ! note1 z !y necess>ily are4 ,! place ( resid5ce 7if writt571 & ! date1 are plac$ at ! left h& side ( ! pap]1 bel[ ! pr9cipal cont5ts4 ,lett]s design$ to be mail$--su* z are writt5 to p]sons liv+ at a di/ance f y\r own place ( resid5ce--%\ld h y\r prop] mail address legibly writt5 on ! "r h& side ( y\r %eet1 above ! re/ ( ! communication1 toge!r ) ! date4 ,notes address$ to p]sons resid+ 9 ! same place ) y\rself1 require only ! "n ( ! /reet y reside 91 & y\r numb]1 ) ! day ( ! week--z ,cl9ton ,place1 ,?ursday ,p4 ,m41 or1 ,no4 #f ,great ,jones ,/41 ,monday morn+--:i* is usually plac$ bel[ ! o!r portions ( ! missive4 ,x is usual to write %ort notes ( c]emony s z to h ! few l9es compos+ !m 9 ! middle ( ! small %eet us$4 ,=ms ( signature & address v>y 9 accordance ) ! g5]al t5or ( lett]s4 ,:5 !y are ( an entirely c]emoni\s "*1 or address$ to sup]iors1 usage requires an elaborate address & subscription2 b ! /yle ( famili> epi/les p]mits ?r\gh\t e v>iety ( language t good ta/e & good feel+ may inv5t or sanction4 ,only let !re be a g5]al h>mony 9 y\r compositions4 ,d n fall into ! inadv]t5cy ( ! p]son :o address$ a missive full ( ! mo/ t5d] expressions ( reg>d to 8 mi/ress1 & sign$ x--,y\rs respectfully1 ,cl>k1 ,smi? ,co4 ,legibility1 ,intelligibility1 & ,accuracy are requisite 9 ! direction ( all epi/ol>y compositions4 ,correct ta/e dem&s "s att5tion to ! subject ( ,writ+-,mat]ials4 ,x is n[ becom+ ! practice to use small-siz$ pap] = communications ( c]emony & fri5d%ip1 cont9u+ ! cont5ts ?r\gh sev]al %eets1 if necess>y1 & numb]+ ea* 9 prop] succession4 ,x is1 also1 usual to write c]emoni\s lett]s on b "o side ( a %eet1 & to leave a wide m>g9 ^u ! left h& side1 & a n>r[] "o on ! opposite edge ( ! pap]4 ,! f9e/1 smoo!/ pap] %\ld always be us$1 except = m]e bus9ess matt]s2 &1 ?\gh "s pass+ fa%ion may sanction t9t$ pap]1 pure :ite is always unexceptionable4 ,all fancy ornam5ts1 color$ designs1 etc41 etc41 are 9 que/ionable ta/e4 ,if ornam5tal bord]+1 or initial lett]+ is adopt$1 ! mo/ *a/e & unpret5d+ %\ld be pref]r$4 ,except = mail+1 envelopes %\ld correspond exactly ) ! %eet inclos$4 ,envelopes s5t by po/ %\ld be /rong & l>ge-siz$4 ,sometimes x is well to re-enclose a small envelope1 correspond+ ) ! writt5 %eet1 9 a l>ge1 firm cov]1 & to write ! full direction ^u t4 ,seal+ wax %\ld always be us$ = clos+ all epi/les1 except ^? ( an entirely bus9ess nature4 ,/amps & seals may v>y ) ta/e4 ,a pla9 =m ) an unbrok5 face1 suffices2 or initials1 a device & motto1 "o or bo?2 or h]$it>y h]aldic designs may be pref]r$4 ,lett]s int5d$ to g by mail on ! cont95t ( ,europe1 %\ld be writt5 on a s+le1 l>ge %eet ( ?9 pap]1 & n envelop$4 ,x is z ill-br$ n to reply to a communication requir+ an ackn[l$gm5t1 or to neglect prop] att5tion to all ! sev]al matt]s ( importance to :i* x relates1 z x is n to answ] a "q directly & p]sonally address$ to y4 ,promptitude is also dem&$ by good-bre$+1 9 ?is reg>d4 ,necessity only c excuse ! impolit5ess ( subject+ a fri5d1 or bus9ess-correspond5t1 to inconv5i5ce or anxiety1 occasion$ by delay 9 reply+ to important lett]s4 ,tyros 9 epi/ol>y composition may d]ive advantage f not+ ! peculi> excell5ces ( ! publi%$ lett]s ( celebrat$ au?ors & o!rs2 n = ! purpose ( s]vile imitation1 b z af=d+ useful g5]al models1 or guides4 ,miscellane\s read]s may note ! g5ial humor & pati5t elaborat5ess *>act]iz+ ! lett]s ( ! ,great ,unkn[n1 ! felicities ( expression sometimes obs]vable 9 ! famili> missives ( ,byron1 & ( 8 fri5d ,tom ,moore 7:5 ! latt] is n writ+ to 8 mu*-put-^u ,london publi%] = table-supplies1 etc467 amuse himself ) ! gossip+ capacity = details exhibit$ by ^? ( ,horace ,walpole1 & con1 ) wond]+ admiration1 ! epi/ol>y illu/rations ( ! well-discipl9$1 ?or\ghly-balanc$ "* ( ! great ,am]ican model1 ( ^: writ+s x may always be said--:e!r an ord]1 writt5 on a drum-head1 or ! draught ( a docum5t involv+ ! int]e/s ( all humanity is ! subject--t !y are well done4 ,among ! collections ( lett]s ,i rememb] to h read1 none n[ occur to me z (f]+ m v>iety ( /yle ?an ^? includ$ 9 ! ,memoirs ( ,h4 ,m4 ,!y are a little old-fa%ion$ n[1 p]haps2 b "s ( !m1 bo? = matt] & mann]1 are1 9 _! way1 unsurpass$ 9 ,engli% lit]ature4 ,"s ( ^? ( ,sir ,w4 ,w4 ,pepys1 ,i recollect z peculi>ly pleas+4 ,sev]al ( ! publi%$ lett]s ( ,dr4 ,johnson1 & "o or two ( ^? ( our own ,frankl91 are to be reg>d$ z among ! curiosities ( lit]ature1 r ?an z prec$5ts :i* circum/ances w ev] r5d] available1 or desirable4 ,johnson's celebrat$ lett] to ,"l ,*e/]field1 decl9+ 8 pr(f]$ patronage1 = in/ance--& ,frankl9's1 conclud+ ) ! witty s>casm-- ,y are n[ my enemy1 & ,i am ,y\rs1 ,b4 ,,frankl94 ,at "s future "t1 p]haps1 ! lit]>y treasures ( our c\ntry w be enri*$ by specim5s ( ! correspond5ce ( su* ( our contempor>ies z inspire ! highe/ admiration = _! g5]al /yle ( composition4 ,:o c\ld fail to p]use ) int]e/1 lett]s f ! p5 ( ,prescott1 :o nev] makes ev5 su* a physical infirmity z 81 a plea = inaccuracy1 or c>elessness ( expression8 ,& :o w\ld n hail ) delight any draught pres5t$ by ! b\nte\s h& ( ,irv+1 f1 ,! well ( ,engli% undefil$1 :5ce he himself has long quaff$ ! highe/ inspiration6 99 99 99 99 99 ,!re !y are6 %\t$ ,james4 ,"h !y come6 exclaim$ ,miss ,m>y ,m>/on4 ,!y h made good "t1 ! lazy dogs1 = once6 said ,i4 ,oh1 ,i'm s glad6 e*o$ ! silv]y cad5ces ( ,nettie ,br[n1 :o seem$ ab\t to dance to ! music ( h] own m]ry voice4 ,i hope----began ! dove-l murmur ( a fair invalid3 %e ceas$1 & h] dewy eyes told all %e w\ld h said4 ,god grant u good news6 said our v5]able compagnon de voyage1 f]v5tly1 a %ade ( anxiety cl\d+ 8 usually b5ignant c\nt5ance4 ,ladies1 excuse me6 ,i beg y to rememb] t !y may n br+ any?+--let me prep>e y = a disappo9tm5t6 ,^! words 7 utt]$1 ) app>5t reluctance1 by a "y man1 ^: pale face & d>k melan*oly eyes seem$ to l5d almo/ prophetic emphasis to 8 w>n+ tones4 ,nettie ceas$ to clap h] little h&s2 ,jovial ,james look$ z grave z 8 usually rollick+1 fun-tw9kl+ eyes p]mitt$2 ! /ately ,m>y c\ld only look fix$ly t[>ds ! approa*+ ,arabs1 ! s]5ity ( our patri>*al fri5d 0 m ?an ev] di/urb$2 sweet ,isidore grew m>ble pale1 & lean$ heavily back ^u ! sculptur$ pill> aga9/ :i* we _h secur$ h] camp-seat1 & y\r uncle ,hal--well6 he is a prov]bial philosoph]1 y "k6 ,!re we 71 amid ! solemn magnific5ce ( ! ru9$ palaces & temples ( once-mighty ,!bes4 ,our little p>ty 0 ga!r$ 9 front ( ! great ,propylon ( ! fam\s ,temple ( ,luxor1 ^: my/]i\s gr&eur we _h come _m ?\s&s ( miles to behold4 ,massive pill>s1 cov]$ ) m9utely-f9i%$ picture-writ+ & my/ic hi]oglyphics1 suffici5t = ! life-long /udy ( ! curi\s /ud5t2 enorm\s ar*itraves1 half-buri$ colossi1 f>-rea*+ colonnades1 gr&1 gloomy & peculi>2 ! _w-fam$ ,memnon2 ! grim1 tomb-hall[$ m\nta9s--all ! wond]s ( ! ,nile1 ( ,el ,uksore91 ( ,k>nac1 surr\nd$ u6 ,b humiliat+ reflections ^u ! mutability ( human greatness & human p[]1 ! eag] speculations ( ! disciples ( ,*ampollion1 s>cophagi & sculptur$ ceil+s1 & sc>abaei & ,seso/ris1 alike sunk into matt]s ( insignificance & indiff]5ce :5 comp>$ ) ! expectation ( ,lett]s f ,home6 ,t mo/ amiable & hospitable ( ,mussulmans1 ,mu/apha ,aga1 ! travell]'s fri5d1 _h engag$ ! ,%eik 7heav5 sp>e ! m>k67 ( "o ( ! squalid ,arab villages1 ^: mud walls clu/] ^u ! ro(s ( ! gr& halls & porticoes ( anci5t ,!bes--rem9d+ "o ( animalculoe by comp>ison--to accompany my s]vant & "o or two ( our dusky satellites to a po9t 9 ! vic9ity1 to :i* ! ,am]ican & ,engli% consuls at ,cairo _h engag$ to =w>d our lett]s1 etc4 ,our motley b& ( c\ri]s 0 n[ se5 advanc+ along ! l[ bank ( ! riv]1 & all 0 eag] anticipation & impati5ce4 ,! c]emony ( di/ribution 0 spe$ily accompli%$1 & an obs]v] ( ! sc5e1 l our calm1 sil5t ho/1 ! k9dly ,mu/apha1 might almo/ read ! cont5ts ( ! diff]5t lett]s ( ! sev]al memb]s ( our little gr\p reflect$ 9 ! faces ( ea*4 ,jovial ,james sunk d[n at once at ! feet ( ! fair ,nettie1 :o _h sacrilegi\sly seat$ h]self ^u ! edge ( an op5 s>cophagus1 ) a lap full ( treasures1 be=e :i* h] ho>d$ antiques--& %e 0 ! mo/ indefatigable collector ( our corps--relaps$ aga9 into ! no?+ness f :i* h] admiration _h1 = a "t1 r$eem$ !m4 ,some?+ v mu* l a te> gli/5$ 9 ! bright eyes ( ! frolicksome y\? z he murmur$1 half-unconsci\sly ,"m1 & sun%9e & %ad[ play$ 9 quick succession ov] ! mirror+ features ( ! fair girl4 ,! usually placid ,m>y ,m>/on fairly turn+ h] back ^u u1 beat a retreat t[>ds a pro/rate column & half-conceal$ h]self among its crumbl+ fragm5ts2 & our sweet1 fa/-fad+ fl[]1 = ^: com=t ea* vi$ ) ! o!r1 ! beautiful ,isidore1 clasp$ h] triple prizes betwe5 h] slight palms1 & fold+ !m to h] meek bosom1 lift$ h] s(t eyes t[>d ! heav5 t look$ alike on ,egypt & on h] native l&1 & :isp]$ ,home6 ,oh1 fa!r take me ,home6 ,n "o ^w does ,frank say ab\t remittances--! mo/ important ( all subjects6 cri$ ,james1 ) 8 elb[s on 8 knees1 & a half-fill$ %eet held out be=e him 9 bo? h&s4 ,he is ! mo/ provok+ fell[6--j look1 ,nettie1 h[ mu* blank pap]1 too1 s5t all ! way f ,manhattan ,isl& to ,upp] ,egypt1 he add$1 ) a s]io-comic tap on ! pap]4 ,good en\gh = y6 retort$ 8 frequ5t torm5tor2 y w\ldn't write f ,rome to him1 z ,i begg$ y to---- ,b1 mo/ amiable ,miss ,consolation 'on a monum5t1 smil+ at grief1' don't y recollect t y favor$ him ) ?ree 'great big' %eets1 cramm$1 cross$1 & kiss$---- ,d g away1 ,james ,wilson6 y are a regul> squatt]1 z !y say at home2 really1 if y are n e/abli%$ on my skirt6 laugh$ 8 m]ry companion1 r$d5+1 h[ev]1 at 8 skillful sally4 ,james1 well us$ to repulses1 made n ev5 a pret5ce ( remov+ 8 qu>t]s2 b1 trac+ ) 8 =ef+] 9 ! s&1 began to tease 8 pretty neighbor = news f home1 prote/+ t m5 7 ! poore/ lett]-writ]s1 & t 8 correspond5ts 9 p>ticul>1 nev] said any?+6 ,b :at _h become ( ! ?\ghtful fri5d ^: w>n+ voice _h *eck$ too eag] expectation 9 8 companions1 :il/ ----?\1 oh ,hope1 ) eyes s fair1 made wild tumult 9 ea* eag] brea/8 ,i m>k$ 8 face1 z he /ood ap>t f ! excit$ gr\p ga!r$ ab\t ! be>] ( our dispat*es4 ,x 0 almo/ z immobile & coldly calm z ^? ( ! poli%$ colossi ar\nd u1 save = ! burn+ eyes t seem$ actually to dev\r ! sev]al directions t 7 glanc$ ov]1 or read al\d by o!rs4 ,8 h&s1 too1 7 tightly clut*$1 z ?\gh he 7 ?us self-su/a9$4--,poor fell[6 ,i _h frequ5tly notic$ 8 mann] be=e1 :]e ! happ9ess ( o!rs arre/$ att5tion2 x indicat$1 to me1 a s]5ity l t ( ! expir+ h]o :o wav$ 8 life-draught to ano!r1 hid+1 ) a smile1 ! outw>d signs ( tortur$ nature6 ,almo/ be=e ! la/ package 0 unfold$1 he 0 advanc+ ) rapid /rides along ! maje/ic av5ue lead+ f our /&-po9t t[>ds ! ru9s ( ,k>nac1 & 0 soon lo/ to sight amid its massive ornam5ts4 ,h[ easily might "s fri5dly h& h %$ balm ^u 8 sad & solit>y _s1 on t memorable day 9 f>-(f ,nile-,l&1 :5 s _m he>ts 7 gladd5$ ) ! sweet sunlight enk9dl$ by lett]s6--s _m faces illum9$ ) smiles reflect$ f ! ev]-gl[+ alt>s ( ,,c\ntry & ,,home6 99 99 99 99 99 ,sir ,walt] ,scott1 z 8 son-9-law in=m$ me1 despite ! va/ am\nt ( intellectual labor he o!rwise impos$ ^u himself1 ) z little fl9*+1 app>5tly1 z ?\gh 8 m9d 7 a p[]ful self-regulat+ /eam-eng9e1 _h ! habit ( always answ]+ lett]s on ! day ( _! reception6 ,mr4 ,lockh>t told me t1 dur+ ! rese>*es he made among ! private pap]s ( 8 immortal fri5d1 :ile prep>+ mat]ials = 8 biography1 he almo/ inv>iably rem>k$1 f ! c>eful notations ^u !m1 t :5 any delay _h occurr$ 9 reply+ to a lett]1 x arose f ! necessity ( "s previ\s inve/igation1 or ! l4 ,my a/oni%m5t ^u p]us+ ! long1 elaborately-writt5 epi/les t ,mr4 ,lockh>t subsequ5tly gave to ! _w1 0 augm5t$ by my k ( ?is fact1 & by my remembrance ( ! innum]able dem&s made ^u 8 "t by social & public duties4 ,b we ne'er %all look on 8 l aga96 ,well might 8 p5 be /yl$ ! w& ( ! mighty ,wiz>d ( ! ,nor?4 99 99 99 99 99 ,a g5tle tap at ! libr>y-door int]rupt$ ! aft]-d9n] *at ( my old fri5d & myself4 ,a fair "y face pres5t$ itself 9 answ] to ! bidd+ ( my ho/1 &1 ^u see+ me 0 quickly )drawn4 ,come 91 my daught]1 come--:at w y h8 ,i rose imm$iately to )draw1 z ! "y lady1 ?us enc\rag$1 some:at timidly advanc$ t[>ds h] fa!r4 ,pray1 d n di/urb y\rself1 ,colonel ,lunettes1 said %e2 ,i only want to speak to pa "o mom5t2 don't ?9k ( go+ away1 ,i beg---- ,my ho/1 too1 int]pos$ to prev5t my leav+ ! room1 & ,i1 !re=e1 took up a book & re-seat$ myself4 ,excuse me = int]rupt+ y1 pa1 b may ,i--"h a :isp]1 & !n s audibly t ,i c\ld n help ov]he>+--d please1 de> pa6 ,well1 we'll see ab\t x--:5 is ! conc]t8 rang out ! cle> voice ( ! fa!r4 ,b1 pa1 ,i ought to answ] ! note to-night or v e>ly to-morr[ morn+--x w\ld n be polite to keep ,mr4 ,blakeman---- ,a note1 eh8 int]rupt$ ! old g5tleman1 let me see x--g br+ x to me4 ,i ?\ght ,i c\ld n be mi/ak5 9 ! indication ( reluctance to obey ?is direction ev9c$ by ! sl[ /ep ( my usually sprightly-motion$ "y favorite4 ,come1 ,fanny1 come1 said h] fa!r1 :5 %e re-ent]$1 y h no objection to %[+ me---- ,oh1 no1 inde$1 pa1--b y are s critical1 ! "y lady began to prote/4 ,critical6 am ,i ?\gh6 exclaim$ ! p>5t1 ) "s vivacity1 p]haps s--at lea/ ,i judge some:at1 ( a man's claims to ! acqua9tance ( my daught] by ^! ?+s4 ,&1 adju/+ 8 spectacles1 he op5$ ! note 8 daught] (f]$4 ,bless my s\l6 he cri$1 at ! fir/ glance1 :at bright-color$ pap]1 & h[ _m gr& fl\ri%es--really1 my de>6 ,!re 0 a brief sil5ce & !n ! fa!r said mildly1 b firmly1 ,fanny1 ,i pref] t y %\ld n accept ?is invitation4 ,w y tell me :y1 pa8 ,because ! writ] is n a g5tleman6 ,no man ( ta/e & ref9em5t w\ld write su* a note z ?is to a lady1 ) :om he has only ! c]emoni\s acqua9tance t ?is "y man has ) y4 ,he is evid5tly illit]ate1 too1--8 note is n only inelegantly express$1 b x is mis-spell$---- ,oh1 pa---- ,i assure y x is s4 ,y\r own education is m defective ?an x %\ld be ) ! advantages y h _h1 if y _c p]ceive ?is--read x aga91 & tell me :at ^w is mis-spell$1 said h] fa!r1 return+ ! production "u discussion to ,fanny4 ,! "y lady sat d[n by ! lamp to con ! task assign$ h]1 & my ho/ said to me--,x is unp>donable1 n[-a-days1 = a "y man to be ignorant 9 su* matt]s z ^!4 ,:5 we 7 "y1 ,hal1 ! means ( acquir+ k g5]ally1 7 limit$ by circum/ances2 b :o t wi%es1 lacks !m at pres5t8--,well1 my daught]---- ,yes1 pa1 ,i see1--( c\rse x 0 a m]e slip ( ! p5---- ,a slip ( ! p56 retort$ ! fa!r1 & is t a suffici5t excuse8 ,prop] respect w tea* a "y man ( "r feel+s t[>ds y\r sex1 to take good c>e t no su* c>elessness reta9s a place 9 8 fir/ billet to a lady--x is an indication ( "*1 my *ild6 ,dep5d ^u x1 t ! man :o writes 9 ?is way1--encircl+ "s ( 8 words ) a fl\ri%1 abbreviat+ o!rs1 mis-spell+1 & all ^u mottl$ pap]1 ) a highly ornate bord]1 does n und]/& himself1 & w be guilty ( o!r solecisms 9 good mann]s & good ta/e1 t w be v likely to emb>rass & %ock a "y lady accu/om$ to---- ,! society ( g5tlem5 ( ! old s*ool1 l pa & ,col4 ,lunettes6 exclaim$ ,fanny1 9 h] usual laugh+ mann]1 snat*+ up ! condemn$ missive1 & fly+ out ( ! room4 ,9 ! c\rse ( ! ev5+1 my old fri5d & ,i jo9$ ! ladies 9 ! draw+-room4 ,a m]ry gr\p ar\nd a c5tre-table1 attract$ me1 & z ! fair ,fanny made a place beside h] agreeable little self = me1 ,i 0 soon settl$ to my satisfaction 9 ! mid/ ( ! fair bevy4 ,:at are y all s busy ab\t8 ,i inquir$1 z ,i seat$ myself4 ,oh1 criticis+6 cri$ "o4 ,acquir+ k "u difficulties1 repli$ ano!r4 ,accompli%+ ourselves 9 ! ,art ,epi/ol>y1 by ! /udy ( models6 return$ a ?ird4 ,& sure en\gh1--! table 0 /rew$ ) c>ds1 & notes1 & an empty fancy-basket told :]e ^! sportive critics _h obta9$ _! mat]ials4 ,i soon ga!r$ t ! scrut9y ,fanny's note _h und]gone 9 ! libr>y1 0 ! mov+ cause ( ?is sudd5 resuscitation ( defunct billet-d\x & =gott5 c>ds4 ,only look at ?is "o1 ,col4 ,lunettes6 exclaim$ a pretty girl opposite me1 h&+ across a visit+ c>d1 ) ! "n writt5 ) ink1 9 r cramp$ *>act]s1 & surr\nd$ ) a v>iety ( awkw>d attempts at ornam5tal fl\ri%es4 ,isn't t suffici5t to condemn ! p]petrator to 'durance vile' 9 ! p>adise ( fools8 ,well1 "h is a beautiful note1 at any rate1 exclaim$ ! elde/ daught] ( ! h\se1 ev5 papa w\ld n f9d fault ) ?is-- ,:at are y say+ ab\t papa8 inquir$ ! ma/] ( ! mansion1 paus+ 9 8 walk up & d[n ! room1 & lean+ ^u ! back ( 8 daught]'s *air4 ,won't y jo9 u1 sir8 return$ ! "y lady1 mak+ a motion to rise2 let me give y my seat4 ,no1 no1 sit /ill1 *ild--let u he> ! note t y ?9k unexceptionable4 ,x is z simple z possible1 said %e1 b ?\gh x only relates to a matt] ( bus9ess1 ,i rememb] notic+1 :5 ,i op5$ x1 ! elegant writ+ &---- ,well1 let u he> x1 my daught]4 ,?us impell$1 ! fair read] began3 ,h5ry ,wynkoop pres5ts 8 respectful complim5ts to ,miss ,campbell1 & begs leave to in=m h] t ! goods = :i* %e inquir$1 a few days s9ce1 h arriv$1 & are n[ ready = h] inspection4 #bdj ,,ma9 ,,/41 ,w$nesday ,morn+1 ,may #bb;d4 ,i %\ld h said1 add$ ,miss ,campbell1 t ,i _h simply reque/$ ,mr4 ,wynkoop to s5d me ^w ab\t "s %awls1 :5 any ( ! family happ5$ 9 !re1 & did n ?9k ( tr\bl+ him to s5d a note4 ,let me see1 said h] fa!r1 tak+ ! pap] f h] h&1 yes6 j :at "o might expect f t "y fell[--f9e1 h&some1 pla9 pap] a glance at poor ,fanny & a neat mode/ seal--all because a lady 0 9 "q2 & "o c read ! writ+ z if x 7 pr9t4 ,look at x1 ,lunettes6 ,a promis+ "y m]*ant--a fri5d ( ours1 "h4 ,an educat$ m]*ant--:at e man %\ld be1 :o wi%es to succe$ 9 m]cantile life 9 ?is c\ntry4 ,yes1 return$ ,i1 ours is de/9$1 if ,i d n greatly mi/ake1 to be a l& ( m]*ant pr9ces1 l ,v5ice ( old1 & ,i q agree ) y t ,am]ican m]*ants %\ld be educat$ g5tlem56 ,?is "y ,wynkoop1 cont9u$ my fri5d1 is de/9$ yet to fill "s space 9 ! _w's eye1 unless ,i h lo/ my p[] to judge ( m54 ,he seems to f9d "t = ev]y?+--! o!r ev5+ he 0 "h--7! girls _h "s "y fri5ds7--&1 happ5+ to /ep into ! libr>y1 ,i f\nd him /&+ ) "o ( ! book-cases op51 & j rea*+ d[n a volume--',i beg y\r p>don1 sir1 if ,i intrude1' said he1 'b ,i 0 go+ to look = a passage 9 ! ,des]t$ ,village1 z ,i am n s =tunate z to possess a copy ( ,goldsmi?4' ,( c\rse ,i assur$ him t ! books 7 all at 8 s]vice1 & apologiz$ = clos+ ! door1 & seat+ myself at my desk1 say+ t a rascally ,canadian lawy] _h s5t me a lett] s badly writt5 t ,i c\ld sc>cely puzzle x out1 & t 8 bad ,fr5* 0 almo/ un9telligible at t4 ,i confess ,i 0 surpris$ :5 he (f]$ to assi/ me1 say+ v mode/ly1 t no?+ 0 m confus+ ?an patois to ! un9itiat$1 b t he _h *anc$ to h "s exp]i5ce 9 x4 ,s he help$ me out v clev]ly1 9 spite ( my prote/ations at 8 los+ s mu* "t1 & :5 he f\nd he c\ld n aid me f>!r1 look$ up 8 l9es1 put back my book1 & quietly b[+1 slipp$ out ( ! room4 ,:5 ,i w5t back to ! girls1 lat] 9 ! ev5+1 ,i he>d my "y fri5d s++ ) "s lady1 9 a f9e cle> voice1 &1 soon aft]1 discov]$ him 9 ano!r room danc+1 'money musk' ) my own wife = 8 p>tn]6 ,:ile ?is little sket* 0 9 progress ( n>ration1 ! inspection ( ! miscellane\s display ^u ! table _h be5 sil5tly progress+4 ,& ea* pretty critic _h made "s discov]y4 ,"h is a 'regret' s5t = ! o!r night1 said ,fanny1 :at d y ?9k ( t1 ,col4 ,lunettes8 ,& a l>ge %eet ( note pap] 0 put into my h&1 clumsily fold$1 & conta9+ only ! words ,mr4 ,augu/us ,simpk9 regrets4 ,a good deal is left = ! imag9ation1 ,i repli$1 regrets :at8 ,t he is a numskull1 p]haps1 b ,i fe> !re is n t enc\ragem5t = 8 improvem5t6 broke 9 ! ,*airman ( ?is ,committee ( ,inve/igation4 ,! g5]al laugh t foll[$ ?is spicy comm5t _h no soon] subsid$1 ?an ano!r note caught my eye1 by its h&some p5man%ip4 ,glanc+ x ov]1 ,i h&$ x to "o ( ! "y ladies )\t comm5t4 ,%e 'look$ unutt]able ?+s1' z %e quietly refold$ ! missive1 & 0 ab\t to slip x out ( sight2 b ! danc+ eyes ( ! lively ,fanny _h caught ! :ole movem5t1 & %e insi/$ ^u :at %e call$ fair play4 ,s ! pap] 0 aga9 subject$ to p]usal--?is "t al\d4 ,,baltimore1 ,july #bd1 '#fa4 ,william ,jones takes ?is means ( mak+ an apology = n call+ = ,miss ,m>y la/ ev5+4 ,i assure y no (f5ce 0 int5d$1 & hope y did n take x s4 ,y\rs affectionately1 ,p4 ,,william ,,jones4 ,! ,,miss ,,campbells4 ,h[ did t get into ! c>d-basket8 exclaim$ ,miss ,campbell1 9 con/]nation1 x ought to h be5 de/roy$ at ! "t---- ,x has ris5 up 9 judgm5t aga9/ ! writ] n[1 said ,fanny1 b he is mu* improv$ s9ce !n4 ,he kn[s bett] n[ ?an to say '! ,miss ,campbells'1 or---- ,or sign himself ',y\rs affectionately1' to a docum5t comm5c$ 9 ! ?ird p]son4 ,s he does1 *ild1 & he prov$ himself ess5tially polite by writ+ ! note--! h& is really v comm5dable4 ,i h no d\bt ! "y man w yet acquire consid]able note-ability6 ,& ?r[+ ! tell-tale pap] into ! fire1 ! *>itable comm5tator proce$$ 9 8 walk4 ,a propos--,a propos 0 e*o$ r\nd ! m]ry circle1 z a s]vant h&$ a note to ,miss ,campbell4 ,miss ,fanny ,campbell1 read h] si/]1 & resign$ ! billet to its rightful own]4 ,e "o prote/$ t x %\ld be common prop]ty1 unless its cont5ts 7 a secret2 & ! blu%+1 half-p\t+ beauty 0 con/ra9$ to op5 & inspect h] note :]e %e sat4 ,i insi/ ^u fair play 9 ,miss ,fanny's case1 also1 said ,i1 com+ to ! rescue1 & %all d myself ! honor ( act+ z h] *ampion4 ,) t ,i spread out h] gossam] h&k]*ief1 & ?r[+ x ov] ! top ( my cane1 affect$ to scre5 ! rosy face beside me4 ,tak+ advantage ( my ruse1 my pretty favorite op5$ h] note1 &1 p>tly retreat+ beh9d my broad %\ld]1 soon possess$ h]self ( its cont5ts4 ,!re1 said %e1 ?r[+ x into ! middle ( ! table1 y may all read x & welcome6 ,br[n heads & black1 sunny curls & *e/nut b&s1 7 imm$iately clu/]$ toge!r ov] ! prize1 & ,fanny1 spr++ away1 l a bird1 01 9 a mom5t1 p]*$ on an arm ( ! l>ge *air 9 :i* h] fa!r 0 n[ ensconc$1 ) h] arm ar\nd 8 neck1 & h] beam+ eyes glanc+ out f 8 sn[y locks4 ,let ,colonel ,lunettes see x1 y rude creatures6 exclaim$ my lively favorite1 f h] retreat1 & ! note 0 imm$iately pres5t$ to me4 ,wip+ my glasses ) delib]ation suitable to ! occasion1 ,i press$ my h& ^u my ?robb+ he>t1 & read z foll[s3 ,x w af=d ,mr4 ,h[>d ,p>kman great pleasure to att5d ,miss ,fanny ,campbell to a ,conc]t to be giv5 by ! ,hung>ian ,family1 to-morr[ ev5+4 ,if %e w p]mit him t honor1 ,mrs4 & ,miss ,p>kman1 accompani$ by ,mr4 ,p41 w call = ,miss ,campbell at half pa/ sev5 o clock4 ,,coleman ,,/41 ,tuesday ,p4 ,m4 ,t's ano!r rival = y1 ,colonel ,lunettes1 exclaim$ "o ( ! girls4 ,i fe> my doom is seal$6 return$ ! old soldi] ?us address$1 ) an air ( mock resignation4 ,b :o is ?is =midable y\?1 ,miss ,campbell8 ,a ,bo/onian1 ,i believe1 repli$ ! "y lady2 c\s9 ,*>ley introduc$ him to u at ,mrs4 ,gay's ball ! o!r ev5+1 & ask$ u to call ^u 8 "m & si/]--!y are fri5ds ( 84 ,he 0 "h ?is morn+ ) c\s9 ,*>ley1 b we 7 out4 ,h[ /yli%6 said "o ( our critical circle1 re-exam9+ ! elegant billet ( ! /rang]4 ,q au fait1 too1 y see1 "y ladies1 ,i add$1 he invites ,miss ,fanny to g ) a prop] *ap]on to ! conc]t1 z he is s slightly acqua9t$ ) h]4 ,z ,i limp$ across ! room t[>ds !m1 ,i he>d my fri5d say to 8 daught]1 :o /ill reta9$ h] seat1 c]ta9ly1 unless y pref] to g ) ,mr4 ,blakeman4 ,oh1 pa6 prote/$ ! sweet girl1 b :at excuse %all ,i make to ,mr4 ,blakeman8 ,tell him1 9 t]ms1 t y\r fa!r does n p]mit y to g any:]e1 alone1 ) a "y man ) :om he has no acqua9tance--,lunettes1 y're n go+8 ris+ z he spoke4 ,x is high "t--my c>riage mu/ be wait+4 ,miss ,fanny1 p]mit me ! privilege ( an old fri5d1--kiss+ h] gl[+ *eek--&1 z %e skipp$ out into ! hall ) h] fa!r & me1 ,i :isp]$--,ab\t ?is "y ,bo/onian8 ,is x all ov] ) him8 ,:at1 ,hal--jeal\s8 exclaim$ h] fa!r1 laugh+--d y fe> ! flight ( our gazelle1 "h8 ,no dang] ( my elop+6 ,no1 inde$6 at lea/ ) any "o except--,colonel ,lunettes6 repli$ ! *>m+ little wit*1 z h] nimble f+]s fa/5$ my wrapp+s4 ,bravo6 cri$ h] fa!r2 t w\ld be glori\s6 ,sev5te5 &---- ,eighty-two1 int]rupt$ y\r old uncle2 ,may & ,decemb]6 ,b1 happily = me1 fair ,fanny1 my he>t c nev] gr[ old :ile ,i h ! happ9ess ( kn[+ y4 99 99 99 99 99 ,i hope none ( y w ev]1 ev5 :5 writ+ 9 a =eign language1 fall into ! mi/ake made by a "y ,pole1 ) :om ,i once _h a slight acqua9tance4 ,he 0 pay+ 8 addresses to a "y lady1 &1 :ile mo/ assidu\sly mak+ 8 c\rt to ! fair object ( 8 passion1 0 tempor>ily sep>at$ f h]1 by h] leav+ home on a pleasure excursion4 ,at ! fir/ /opp+-place ( h] p>ty1 ! lady f\nd a lett] await+ h]1 writt5 9 ! neate/ mann]1 & 9 excell5t ,engli%--:i* h] lov] spoke 9 a v imp]fect mann]4 ,x appe>$ to ! recipi5t ( ?is complim5t>y effusion1 h[ev]1 at ! fir/ glance1 t its cont5ts 7 n especially relevant to ! occasion ( a fir/ billet-d\x f h] admir]4 ,read+ x m delib]ately1 some?+ famili> 9 ! language /ruck h] sudd5ly1 & aft] pond]+ a mom5t1 %e turn$ ov] ! leaves ( a new book :i* 0 among ! lit]>y /ores ( our travell+-p>ty1 & soon came to ! exact c\nt]p>t ( passage aft] passage1 z record$ 9 ! lett] ( ! gallant ,pole6 ,! volume 01 ,i ?9k1 ,hannah ,m's ,memoirs1 :i* _h probably be5 recomm5d$ to ! "y /ud5t ( our language by 8 tea*]1 or "s fri5d1 z conta9+ good specim5s ( ! epi/ol>y /yle6 99 99 99 99 99 ,) ! hope t y may all escape be+ ! subjects ( su* m]rim5t z 0 occasion$ by ! discov]y ( my fair fri5d1 ,i rema91 z ev]1 ,affectionately y\rs1 ,,h>ry ,,lunettes4 ,,lett] ,,ix4 ,,accompli%m5ts4 ,,my ,,de> ,,nephews3 ,?\gh accompli%m5ts are a v poor sub/itute = ! m sub/antial portions ( a ?or\gh education1 no "o %\ld be s indiff]5t to ! embelli%m5ts ( life z :olly to neglect _! cultivation4 ,) ,europeans "s att5tion to ?is subject always makes "p ( a ?or\gh education1 b among a new p1 diff]+ s ess5tially f ! nations ( ! ,old ,_w 9 social habits1 ! leisure & incl9ation t induce su* a sy/em ( e>ly discipl9e are bo? /ill want+--speak+ g5]ally4 ,x is n ! lack ( weal?--( t we h en\gh--b ( a cultivat$1 discrim9at+ ta/e1 ! gr[? ( "t & favor+ circum/ances1 :i* is n yet diffus$ among u4 ,b1 ?\gh our "y m51 ev5 ( ! m favor$ class1 d n enjoy ! c>efully-elaborat$ sy/em ( e>ly tra9+1 common abroad1 p]sonal ef=t w produce a result simil> 9 effect1 if well-direct$ & /eadfa/ly pursu$1 & ! be/ ( all k--t mo/ b5eficial 9 its influ5ce ^u "*--is acquir$ by unaid$ individual ex]tion4 ,"y ,am]icans1 above ! m5 ( all o!r c\ntries1 %\ld lack no inc5tive to add1 z occasion may p]mit1 ta/eful poli% to ! m ess5tial solidity ( m5tal acquirem5ts4 ,i "k ( no?+ bett] calculat$ to fo/] ref9em5t & purity ( life ?an ! cultivation ( a ,ta/e = ! ,f9e ,arts4 ,i d n ref] to a dillettante affectation ( famili>ity ) ! te*nicalities ( arti/ic language1 or to fa%ionable pret5sion & an assumption ( connoisseur%ip1 b to hone/1 manly1 ae/hetical p]ceptions1 quick5$ & elevat$ by famili>ity ) ! true pr9ciples ( ,art1 & by ! /udy ( ! highe/ productions ( g5ius4 ,"s k ( ! practice1 z well z ( ! pr9ciples ( draw+1 is a v agreeable & useful accompli%m5t1 & "o t may be acquir$ ) little or no in/ruction1 save t to be obta9$ f books4 ,among ! advantages collat]ally aris+ f famili>ity ) ?is art1 is ! increas$ quickness & enjoym5t x l5ds to a disc]nm5t ( ! beautiful 9 nature1 bo? 9 its m9ute manife/ations & its gr& developm5ts4 ,a fondness = sket*+ leads1 also1 to a p>tiality = rural excursions1 & = ! physical sci5ces2 & all ^? ta/es :]e ! ma9 purposes ( life p]mit _! indulg5ce1 s]ve to elevate1 ref9e1 & exp& ! high] faculties1 to give !m habitual dom9ion ov] ! prop5sities & to re/ra9 s5su\s enjoym5ts )9 _! legitimate limits4 ,a ,ta/e = ,music mu/1 ( c\rse1 be rank$ among ! elegances ( social life1 b x %\ld n be =gott5 t a practical k ( any "o bran* ( ?is ,art has no direct effect to enl>ge ! m9d1 l t ( ,pa9t+1 = in/ance4 ,x is only a s5su\s pleasure1 ?\gh a ref9$ "o1 & is1 z ,i h _h frequ5t occasion to rem>k1 too frequ5tly p]mitt$ to engross bo? "t & faculties t %\ld prop]ly be1 9 "p1 at lea/1 m diffusively employ$4 ,musical skill1 ?\gh a pleasant acquirem5t1 is n a suffici5t sub/itute = an acqua9tance ) g5]al ,lit]ature & ,art2 nor w its mo/ exquisite exhibitions always furni% an equival5t = intellectual pleasures1 :e!r ( a p]sonal or social nature4 ,danc+ %\ld be e>ly le>n$1 n only because1 l musical k1 x is a s\rce ( social & dome/ic enjoym5t1 b z mat]ially assi/+ 9 ! acquirem5t ( an easy & graceful c>riage & mann]4 ,x is a good antidote1 too1 to mauvaise honte1 & almo/ ess5tial among ! m9or accompli%m5ts ( a man ( ! _w4 ,rid+ & ,driv+ %\ld nev] be neglect$ by ^? :o possess ! means ( becom+ famili> ) !m4 ,conv5i5ce1 heal? & pleasure comb9e to recomm5d bo?4 ,no indulg5ce ( ! pride ( skill1 h[ev]1 %\ld be p]mitt$ to exalt ^! accessories ( a polite education into ! ma9 bus9ess ( life1 z ,i believe ,i h be=e rem9d$ y4 ,! broadsword ex]cise1 pi/ol-%oot+1 a?letic sports & games1 sport+1 gymna/ic ex]cises1 etc41 etc41 may be rank$ among ! m9or manly accompli%m5ts ) :i* x is desirable to be famili>4 ,( no small importance1 & ( no insignificant rank z an accompli%m5t1 is a ready & graceful elocution4 ,possess$ by pr(essional m51 its value c sc>cely be ov]rat$1 & no "y man1 :atev] 8 aims 9 life1 %\ld e/eem x unwor?y ( att5tion1 s9ce private z well z public life af=d con/ant occasion = its ex]cise4 ,to read intelligibly1 audibly1 & agreeably1 to speak ) ta/e & elegance1 to address an audi5ce--:e!r a mass assemblage ( ! sov]eign p1 or ! s]vants ( ! p1 9 ,congress assembl$1 or an intellig5t audi5ce ga!r$ = intellectual in/ruction & enjoym5t1 ea* require c>eful & p]sev]+ practice1 critical discrim9ation & discipl9$ ta/e4 ,& :at "y ,am]ican--) t control ( circum/ances :i* especially di/+ui%es u f all o!r peoples1 ) ! high aspirations & purposes to :i* all are equally entitl$--%all say t he w n h ! mo/ urg5t occasion =1 & d]ive high advantage f ! acquisition ( ! ,art ( ,elocution8 ,b1 ap>t f consid]ations ( utility1 correct speak+ & writ+ are indisp5sable requisites to ! privileges ( good society1 & elegant poli% 9 ?is respect is ! desirable result & c]ta9 indication ( natural ref9em5t4 ,i w only add t elocution>y skill always af=ds ! possessor ! means ( promot+ social & dome/ic enjoym5t1 & t ! f9e/ s5tim5ts & ! mo/ eloqu5t language lose half _! prop] effect :5 utt]$ 9 a mumbl+ or mutt]+ tone1 z well z 9 too l\d or too l[ a voice4 ,closely alli$ to ! accompli%m5t ( :i* we h be5 speak+1 is t ( ,conv]sational ease & elegance1 an art 9 :i* all o!r nations are excell$ by ! ,fr5*1 & 9 :i* we1 p]haps1 mo/ successfully emulate !m4 ,un=tunately = our social advancem5t 9 ?is respect1 ,! well ( ,engli% undefil$ is n ! only s\rce f :i* ! vehicle ( ?\ght is d]iv$4 ,! use ( slang phrases1 ( crack words1 ev5 among ! bett] educat$ classes ( society--& t 9 writ+ z well z 9 conv]sation--is becom+ noticeably preval5t4 ,no?+ c be m detrim5tal to ! advancem5t ( ^? :o desire to acquire colloquial poli% ?an ! habit ( us+ ?is inelegant language1 & !re is no?+ into :i* "o may glide m ins5sibly1 :5 x becomes famili> f association4 ,y w1 p]haps1 say t ! amusem5t af=d$ to o!rs by ! occasional adoption ( ^! mir?-provok+ vulg>isms af=ds an apology = _! use2 & t w\ld be a legitimate excuse1 did ! matt] end !re4 ,b :o c hope successfully to e/abli% ! l9e ( dem>cation t %all sep>ate ! legitimate sph]e ( _! applicability f t 9 :i* !y _c prop]ly claim a place8 ,we "k h[ mu* we are all "u ! dom9ion ( habit 9 reg>d to ! artificial obs]vances ( life1 & t once e/abli%$1 any practice 9 :i* we indulge ourselves may manife/ itself unconsci\sly to u4 ,h5ce1 !n1 x is no m safe to acquire ! habit ( int]l>d+ our disc\rse ) inelegances ( expression1 ungrammatical language1 ,yankeeisms1 localisms 7to co9 a ^w if x be n "o1 m expressive "h ?an prov9cialisms7 or vulg>isms ( any k9d1 ?an to p]mit ourselves ! p]petration ( o!r solecisms 9 good-bre$+1 ) ! protection only ( a m5tal limitation to _! undue encroa*m5t ^u our claims to ref9$ associations4 ,!re is1 !re=e1 no safe rule1 except t dictat+ ! unv>y+ adoption ( ! pure/ & mo/ expressive idiomatic ,engli% we c comm&4 ,i rememb] to h he>d x said ( a celebrat$ conv]sationi/1 :om ,i knew 9 my y\ng] days1 t he n only always us$ a good ^w to express 8 mean+1 b ! v be/ ^w af=d$ by our language4 ,! habit ( ?9k+ cle>ly might naturally be suppos$ to produce ! p[] ( convey+ ideas to o!rs ) di/9ctness1 7 n ! impression controv]t$ by mu* evid5ce to ! contr>y4 ,i mu/ believe1 h[ev]1 t ! diff]5ce betwe5 p]sons1 9 ?is respect1 arises m frequ5tly f want ( att5tion to ! subject1 ?an f all o!r causes comb9$4 ,i "k ( no o!r way ( suffici5tly expla9+ ! awkw>d1 slip%od1 unsatisfactory mode ( talk+ s common ev5 among educat$ p4 ,7 we accu/om$ to reg>d+ conv]sational pleasures z among ! highe/ enjoym5ts ( exi/5ce1 & ( mak+ !m a "p ( our daily life--z ! ,fr5* ( all ranks d--a va/ diff]5ce w\ld exi/ betwe5 :at is1 & :at might be4 ,) :at int5sity ( int]e/1 ) :at vivacity ( mann] d ! polite & cultivat$ ,fr5* talk6 ,! salons ( ! lead]s ( ton 9 ,p>is are nightly fill$ ) ! lit]ati1 ! arti/s1 ! soldi]s & /atesm5 conc5t]$ 9 t brilliant capitol4 ,& !y assemble n to eat1 n ev5 to dance1 to ! exclusion ( all o!r gratifications1 b to talk--to ex*ange ideas ^u topics & incid5ts ( pass+ int]e/--to receive & to communicate in/ruction1 z well z enjoym5t4 ,& ev5 ! common p--:e!r eat+ _! frugal ev5+ repa/ at a little table plac$ 9 ! /reet1 or seat$ 9 gr\ps 9 ! g>d5 ( ! ,tuil]ies--h[ !y talk6 ) :at ab&on--to use _! own ^w--) :at g5iality1 ) :at sprightl9ess6 ,! v *ildr51 sport+ l s _m birds ( gorge\s plumage1 & musical tones1 9 ! public g>d5s & prom5ades1 prattle ( matt]s int]e/+ to !m1 ) a graceful vivacity n[h]e else to be se54 ,all classes give !mselves up to x--take "t = x1 z "o ( ! necessities ( daily life6 ,b ,i %\ld apologize = ?is digression4 ,! advantage ( habitual practice1 !n1 _c be too highly comm5d$ to ^? :o w\ld acquire colloquial skill4 ,!re is1 also1 no bett] mode ( fa/5+ k 9 ! m9d ?an by accu/om+ "o's self to clo?+ ideas 9 spok5 language1 & ! m]e attempt to d s1 gives di/9ctness to ?\ght4 ,b :ile flu5cy & ease are ! results ( practice1 ! embelli%m5ts ( conv]sation require c>eful culture4 ,wit1 ,humor1 ,rep>tee1 ?\gh to "s ext5t natural gifts1 may und\bt$ly be improv$1 if n atta9$1 by artificial tra9+4 ,x is said t ,%]idan1 "o ( ! mo/ celebrat$ wits & conv]sationi/s ( 8 day1 prep>$ himself = convivial occasions1 l an intellectual gladiator1 ready to ent] ! li/s 9 a valiant /ruggle = supremacy4 ,he may be said to h made ,conv]sation a ,pr(ession1 to :i* he gave 8 :ole att5tion1 z did ! celebrat$ y\? :o exce$$ all 8 fell[s 9 ! tie ( 8 neck-clo?1 to t my/]i\s art6 ,%]idan's practice 01 to make brief notes1 be=e go+ into society1 ( appropriate topics & witticisms = ea* occasion1 ^u :i* he reli$ = su/a9+ 8 reputation z a boon companion & accompli%$ talk]4 ,!re is a good /ory told ( 8 be+ exce$+ly nonpluss$1 on "s important occasion1 by hav+ 8 memor&a purlo9$ by a fri5d1 :o1 :ile wait+ to accompany ! wit to an ent]ta9m5t to :i* bo? 7 invit$1 /ole 8 ?und] f 8 dress+-table1 :]e x _h be5 plac$ 9 read9ess4 ,! unlucky lit]>y ,boan]ges 0 z p[]less z ,jupit] robb$ ( 8 bolts6 ,b if "o w\ld n desire prep>ation z elaborately artificial z t ascrib$ to ?is spoil$ fondl+ ( ,engli% ari/ocracy1 !re seems to be a propriety 9 mak+ "s m5tal1 z well z ext]nal arrangem5ts be=e ent]+ society4 ,?us1 pass+ly to reflect1 :ile mak+ "o's toilet = su* an occasion1 ^u ! g5]al "* ( ! company "o is to meet1 & ^u ! subjects mo/ appropriate = conv]sation ) ^? ) :om "o w probably be individually associat$1 may n be amiss4 ,nor w x be unwise to recall su* rem9isc5ces ( p]sonal adv5tures1 popul> intellig5ce1 etc41 z ! day may h furni%$4 ,happily1 h[ev]1 = ^? :o di/ru/ _! p[] to surprise by erudition1 or delight by wit1 good-s5se1 accompani$ by good-humor & c\rtesy1 r5d] _! possessors ! mo/ endur+ly agreeable ( social & dome/ic companions4 ,! favorites ( society are usually ^? :o w\nd no "o's self-love1 ei!r by impos+ ^u o!rs a pa9ful s5se ( inf]iority1 or by rud5ess1 imp]t95ce1 or assumption4 ,few h suffici5t magnanimity to =give sup]iority1 b good-nature & polit5ess ne$ no excuse ) any4 ,oh1 let ! ung5tle _s le>n f h5ce1 ,a small unk9dness is a great (f5ce6 99 99 99 99 99 ,all may %un ! guilt ( giv+ pa94 ,wit1 h[ev] racy1 %\ld nev] f9d a place 9 conv]sation :5 po9t$ at ! exp5se ( ano!r1 &1 inde$1 p]sonalities1 ev5 :5 free f condemnation on ?is score1 are usually 9 bad ta/e4 ,p ( s5sibility & ref9em5t are mu* m likely to be annoy$ ?an gratifi$ by be+ made ! auditors ( conv]sation1 ev5 :5 politely int5d$1 :i* br+s !m into especial notice4 ,h5ce1 no?+ requires m delicacy & tact ?an ! language ( complim5t1 :i* %\ld always be c>efully di/+ui%$ f t ( m]e flatt]y4 ,! "o is ! expression ( well-br$ c\rtesy1 ! o!r is oppressive & emb>rass+ to all rightly con/itut$ p]sons1 & discr$itable to ! ta/e by :i* x is dictat$4 ,z a g5]al rule1 x is bett] to talk ( ?+s ?an ( p]sons1 & ,william ,p5n's rule to say no?+ ( o!rs1 unless y c say some?+ good ( !m1 %\ld h no exception4 ,let no?+ tempt y into ! habit ( indulg+ 9 gossip1 sc&al1 & unmanly pu]ility--n ev5 a good-natur$ desire to assimilate y\rself to ! companion%ip ( tempor>y associates4 ,9 ?is respect1 z 9 _m o!rs1 ,vice is a mon/] ( su* hide\s mi51 ,z to be hat$1 ne$s b to be se52 ,b se5 too (t1 famili> ) h] face1 ,we fir/ endure1 !n pity1 !n embrace4 ,no consci5ti\sly-enlight5$ man c reflect = a mom5t ^u ! he9\sness ( sl&]1 or inde$ ( evil speak+ :5 n alli$ ) falsehood1 )\t abhorr5ce2 & yet1 h[ few c assume t1 9 ,heav5's ,high ,*anc]y1 !re is no su* d>k record aga9/ !m4 ,p]mit me to rem9d y t a m]e diff]5ce ( intonation or ( emphasis1 9 repeat+ conv]sational rem>ks1 w sometimes suffice to convey a :olly errone\s impression to o!rs1 & t a my/]i\s glance1 a nod1 a %rug1 a smile1 may be made equival5t to ! (f5se ( spok5 words4 ,i h recomm5d$ ! adoption ( good1 pure ,engli% z ! mo/ unexceptionable colloquial co94 ,recurr+ to ?is po9t1 let me express ! op9ion t ! mo/ pret5ti\s1 or erudite language1 is n always t be/ adapt$ to ! purposes ( practical life4 ,no "o is b\nd to speak ungrammatically or incorrectly1 ev5 :5 communicat+ ) ! illit]ate1 b ! simple/ phraseology1 z well z ! mo/ laconic1 is (t5 ! mo/ appropriate & expressive1 "u su* circum/ances4 ,companion%ip ) ! educat$ ju/ifies ! use1 )\t ju/ly incurr+ ! *>ge ( p$antry1 ( e mode ( convey+ ideas t we are assur$ is intelligible to !m4 ,?us classical s*ol>s may use ! le>n$ languages1 if !y w1 9 mutual int]c\rse2 & ! popul> & famili> words & phrases we h borr[$ f ! ,fr5*1 are (t5 a conv5i5t res\rce1 "u simil> circum/ances4 ,all ?is is be/ regulat$ by good-bre$+ & ta/e4 ,x is always desirable to err on ! safe side1 :]e !re is a possibility ( misappreh5sion1 or ( incurr+ ! imputation ( affectation1 or ( a love ( display4 ,?is la/ consid]ation1 by ! way1 af=ds an additional inc5tive to ! selection ( su* companion%ip z is be/ suit$ to elicit ! ex]cise ( conv]sational grace1 & /imulate ! m5tal cultivation ^u :i* x mu/ be bas$4 ,9 addition to ?is advantage1 is t ?us af=d$ ( famili>iz+ "o's self ) ! usages ( ^? :o may be reg>d$ z models = ! inexp]i5c$4 ,! mode/y s becom+ 9 ! "y1 w inspire a wi% to li/5 r ?an talk2 b--?\gh to be an att5tive & int]e/$ li/5] is "o ( ! mo/ agreeable & expressive ( complim5ts--rememb] t practice1 if judici\sly direct$1 _c be too soon attempt$1 to secure ?is desirable atta9m5t4 ,^! rem>ks1 ,i am fully aw>e1 h be5 desultory & digressive1 b !y 7 design$ to be r sugge/ive ?an satisfactory2 & exp]im5tal k w1 ,i tru/1 m ?an comp5sate y = my consci\s defici5cies4 ,i w add only a g5]al rem>k or two1 & !n no long] tax y\r pati5ce4 ,! ladies--de> creatures6--are mo/ prone1 x mu/ be admitt$1 to ! use ( exagg]at$ language1 9 conv]sation2 ) !m ! sup]lative =m ( ! adjective w alone suffice = ! full expression ( feel+ or op9ion4 ,b ?is peculi>ity is by no means conf9$ to ^? 9 :om en?usiasm & its natural expression are mo/ becom+4 ,! /]n] sex are f> f be+ exempt f ?is habit1 :i* (t5 involves loos5ess ( ?\ght1 inaccuracy ( /atem5t1 or positive untru?fulness4 ,x is desirable1 z a po9t ( e?ics1 to practise c>e 9 ?is reg>d4 ,us+ ! /ronge/ =ms ( expression on ord9>y occasions1 leaves "o no res]v$ corps ( language = ^? requir+ unusual impressiv5ess4 ,accuracy is ! great ess5tial1 _m times1 9 ! *oice ( language4 ,a cle> idea1 cle>ly & unequivocally express$1 is indicative ( a good & well-discipl9$ intellect1 ea*1 z ,i h be=e intimat$1 ! result ( att5tion & practice4 ,well-br$ p are c>eful1 :5 oblig$ to diff] ) o!rs 9 conv]sation1 to d s 9 polite language1 & nev] to p]mit ! c]ta9ty ( be+ 9 ! "r to induce a dictatoral or assum+ mann]4 ,:5 only a diff]5ce ( op9ion or ( ta/e is involv$1 "y p]sons1 p>ticul>ly1 %\ld scrupul\sly ab/a9 f any appe>ance ( ob/9acy1 or self-suffici5cy1 & def5d _! impressions1 if at all1 ) a c\rte\s def]5ce to o!rs4 ,usually1 no?+ is ga9$ by argum5t 9 g5]al society4 ,no "o is conv9c$1 because no "o wi%es to be1 & _m p]sons1 ev5 :5 'conv9c$1 w argue /ill1' because unwill+1 f w\nd$ self-love1 to admit x4 ,mu* acrimony ( feel+ is eng5d]$ 9 ?is way--p]t9acity (t5 caus+ an unpleasant conclusion to :at 0 begun 9 entire good-feel+4 ,no "o is b\nd to r5\nce a claim to 8 individual rights 9 ?is respect1 b mode/y & c\rtesy w nev] sit ill ^u ! "y1 :ile /eadfa/ly def5d+ ev5 a po9t ( pr9ciple4 ,nev]1 said ,mr4 ,madison1 9 an admirable lett] ( advice to a nephew1 nev] =get t1 precisely 9 proportion z y diff] f o!rs 9 op9ion1 !y diff] ) y4 ,let me add1 t !y :o are hone/ly seek+ k & tru?1 w c>efully review & re-weigh op9ions1 ta/es1 & pr9ciples 9 reg>d to :i* !y f9d !mselves diff]+ ess5tially ) ^? :om age1 exp]i5ce1 & le>n+ r5d] _! admitt$ sup]iors4 ,& if contradiction & op9ionativ5ess are inadmissible 9 good society1 at lea/ equal ta/e & tact are requir$ 9 convey+ in=mation to o!rs4 ,"s graceful phrase1 "s self-r5\nc+ admission or explanation1 :i* may secure y f ! envy or dislike t w\nd$ vanity might o!rwise eng5d]1 %\ld n be =gott5 :5 circum/ance or education give y an advantage ov] o!rs 9 ! int]c\rse ( dome/ic or social life4 ,z 9 smoo? oil ! razor be/ is :et1 ,s wit is by polit5ess %>pe/ set2 ,_! want ( edge f _! (f5se is se51 ,bo? pa9 u lea/ :5 exquisitely ke51 ,! fame m5 give is = ! joy !y f9d6 ,x is usually 9 bad ta/e to talk ( "o's self 9 g5]al society4 ,humility ( language1 9 ?is respect1 may easily be int]pret$ into ins9c]ity1 & x is at lea/ equally difficult1 on ! o!r h&1 to avoid ! imputation ( egotism4 ,frankness ) ^? to :om y are b\nd by ! ties ( fri5d%ip1 w1 _m times1 be ! be/ pro( y c give ( ! s9c]ity ( y\r confid5ce & reg>d1 b ?is w 9 no degree int]f]e ) a c]ta9 self-abnegation 9 ord9>y social int]c\rse4 ,polit5ess may dictate our be+ li/5$ to ) a semblance ( int]e/1 :5 our own heal?1 affairs1 adv5tures1 or mis=tunes are ! subject ( detail$ disc\rse on our "p1 b ! sympa?y ( ! _w is n easily enk9dl$1 & pity is (t5 m+l$ ) contempt4 ,p g into society to be amus$1 n to h _! c\rtesy tax$ by appeals to s5sibilities ^u :i* o!rs h no claim4 ,c>lyle has well said1 ,sil5tly swall[ ! *agr9s ( y\r position2 e position has !m4 ,& x is s2 b "o's private griefs are n less5$ by exposure1 nor made m endurable by be+ con/antly ! !me1 ei!r ( "o's ?\ghts or conv]sation4 ,let me add t _! legitimate use is to tea* u a ready sympa?y ) ! sorr[s & trials ( o!rs1 r ?an a h>d5$ self-engrossm5t4 ,:ile y endeavor1 !re=e1 to ,conceal y\rsel' z weel's ye c ,frae critical dissection1 seek to excel 9 p]sonal agreeability1 n = ! sake ( sup]iority s mu* z to secure ! means ( giv+ pleasure to o!rs1 & ( entitl+ y\rself to ! favorable reg>d ( ^? ^: society x is desirable to enjoy4 ,ev5 ! readie/ admir]s ( wit may we>y ( ! v brilliancy ( its fla%es1 if ! coruscations too con/antly recur1 z ! eye tires ( %eet-lightn+1 (t5 repeat$2 b :o w we>y ( g5iality1 amiability1 & ,good bre$+1 ! blossom ( good s5se1 any soon] ?an w ! eye ( ! lamb5t light ( fair ,diana8 ,no s+le *>act]i/ic ( conv]sation1 p]haps1 s univ]sally comm5ds ! possessor to ! favor ( society1 z *e]fulness4 ,a laugh1 said an em95t obs]v] ( society1 is ! be/ vocal music2 x is a glee 9 :i* ev]ybody c take "p6 ,i rememb]1 once1 be+ = "s weeks 9 a hotel ) a numb] ( invalids1 "o ( :om1 ?\gh a con/ant suff]]1 always met me ) a pleasant smile1 & utt]$ 8 pass+ salutations 9 a voice *e]y z a hunt]'s horn4 ,really1 8 simple ,good morn+1 ,colonel ,lunettes1 0 s replete ) good-humor1 c\rtesy1 & *e]fulness1 z to d "o good l a cordial4 ,x s impress$ me t1 at l5g?1 ,i respond$1 ,good morn+1 *e]ful sir1--,i believe y nev] fail to greet y\r fri5ds 9 a mann] t gives !m pleasure4 ,8 pleasant smile grew pleasant]1 & 8 bright eye bright]1 z he repli$--,i always make a pr9ciple ( speak+ *e]fully to ! sick1 especially--!y1 ( all o!rs1 are mo/ susceptible to outw>d impressions4 ,!re is a _w ( philosophy1 z well z ( humanity1 9 :at y say1 return$ ,i1 & ,i c p]sonally te/ify to ! good effects ( y\r k9dly habit4 ,b x is n alone ! sick1 ! sad1 or ! s5sitive :o hail a *e]ful companion ) delight--^! ,human ,sunbeams br+ w>m? & gladness to all--ev5 ! lea/ susceptible feel ! effects ( _! g5ial pres5ce1 almo/ unconsci\sly1 & frequ5tly seek & enjoy _! conv]sation :5 ev5 elegance & erudition w\ld fail ( attraction4 ,! same tact & self-respect t w pres]ve y f exhibitions ( vanity & egotism1 w dictate discrim9ation 9 ! selection ( topics ( conv]sation1 be>+ ^u matt]s ( ta/e & s5tim5t1 z well z ( op9ion & pr9ciple4--,all affectation or assumption ( sup]iority 9 ?is respect is (f5sive & worse ?an useless4 ,^? ) :om y h m5tal aff9ities w und]/& & appreciate y2 b bew>e1 especially if s5sitively con/itut$1 h[ y expose y\r s5sibilities to ! ridicule1 or y\r pr9ciples to ! pr(ess$ di/ru/ ( ^? ) :om1 = any reason1 y _c measure colloquial weapons ^u entirely equal t]ms4 ,on ! contr>y1 aga91 no well-br$ man ev] rudely assails ei!r ! pr$ilections or ! pr9ciples ( o!rs 9 g5]al society4 ,?is is no m ! prop] ar5a = intellectual conflicts ?an = political sp>r+1 or !ological disputes4 ,:atev] t5ds to di/urb ! g5]al h>mony ( a circle1 or to give pa9 to any "o pres5t1 is inexcusable1 h[ev] tru?ful & important 9 ! ab/ract1 h[ev] wise or witty 9 itself consid]$1 may be obs]vations t5d+ to ei!r or bo? results4 ,?is br+s me to dwell+ a mom5t ^u a k9dr$ po9t--! disc\rtesy sometimes exhibit$ by "y m5 t[>ds ladies & cl]gym51 9 ! use ( equivocal language1 & ! introduction ( exceptionable subjects 9 _! he>+4 ,any?+ t w crimson ! *eek ( true womanhood1 or invade ! unconsci\sness ( innoc5ce1 is unwor?y & unmanly1 to a degree ( :i* x is n easy to f9d language to express suffici5t abhorr5ce4 ,! def5celessness ( ! dep5d5t sex1 9 ?is1 z 9 all o!r respects1 is _! be/ protection ) all :o-- ,give ! _w assurance ( a man6 ,& ! same %ield is pres5t$ by ^? ^: pr(ession precludes _! adopt+ ! means ( self-def5ce p]mitt$ to ! _w at l>ge4 ,no?+ c be m vulg>--sett+ aside ! immorality ( ! ?+--?an to speak disrespectfully ( religion1 or ( its advocates & pr(essors1 9 society--:at !n %all be said ( ^? :o assail ! e>s ( ! ackn[l$g$ *ampions ( ,*ri/ianity ) infidel s5tim5ts1 contemptu\s ins9uations1 or pr(ane expletives8 ,dep5d ^u x1 a man ( ! _w1 :atev] 8 hone/ d\bts1 or unor?odox convictions1 w be z little likely to pres5t himself z a m>k 9 reg>d to ^! matt]s = ! suspici\s di/ru/1 or ! palpable misappreh5sion ( society1 z to subject himself to ! *>ges ( extreme juv5ility & l[ bre$+ by assail+ a cl]gyman ) ridicule1 or a woman ) lib]t9ism1 h[ev] exquisite may be 8 wit 9 ! "o case1 or app>5tly ref9$ 8 ins9uations1 9 ! o!r4 ,:ile recomm5d+ to y\r att5tion ! selection ( suitable & ta/eful subjects ( g5]al conv]sation1 ,i %\ld n omit to rem9d y t no?+ b ackn[l$g$ intimacy sanctions ! manife/ation ( curiosity respect+ ! affairs ( o!rs4 ,z a rule1 direct que/ions are inadmissible 9 good society4 ,li/5 ) polit5ess to :at may be volunt>ily communicat$ to y by y\r associates1 reg>d+ !mselves1 b on no acc\nt1 indulge an imp]t95t curiosity 9 su* matt]s2 & :5 c\rtesy sanctions ! manife/ation ( int]e/1 express y\r desire = in=mation 9 polite language1 & ) a half-apologetic mann]1 t w p]mit res]ve1 )\t emb>rassm5t to ei!r p>ty4 ,let me add1 t an uncall$-= exhibition ( y\r famili>ity ) ! private affairs ( a fri5d1 :5 8 own pres5ce & mann] %\ld furni% y\r prop] clue to 8 wi%es1 is to prove y\rself unwor?y ( 8 confid5ce4 ,z well might "o boa/ ( 8 acqua9tance ) ! great1 or assume an unc]emoni\s mann] t[>ds !m1 on unsuitable occasions4 ,9 ei!r case1 "o is liable to ! repulse su/a9$ by an un=tunate c&idate = fa%ionable di/9ction1 :o1 approa*+ a memb] ( ,engli% haut ton 9 ! /reets ( ,london1 said1 ,i believe ,i _h ! honor ( kn[+ y 9 ! c\ntry1 sir4--,:5 we aga9 meet 9 ! c\ntry1 0 ! reply1 ,i %all be pleas$ to r5ew ! acqua9tance6 ,quickness ( rep>tee may be reckon$ among ! graces ( ! colloquial art1 & ^? :o are gift$ ) activity ( intellect1 & h acquir$ facility 9 ! use ( expressive language1 %\ld possess ! p[] ?us to embelli% _! social int]c\rse4 ,e "o is n[ & !n inspir$ 9 ?is way1 ,i believe2 b few p]sons1 comp>atively1 ev5 among ! mo/ practis$ conv]sationi/s1 excel 9 ?is respect4 ,h[ few1 = in/ance1 w\ld h respond$ z readily1 9 an em]g5cy1 z did ! half-drunk s]vant ( ,swift3 ,is my fell[ "h8 inquir$ ! ,dean1 pu%+ op5 ! door ( a l[ tav]n mu* frequ5t$ by 8 (t5-miss+ valet4 ,a nondescript figure came /agg]+ =w>d1 & /utt]$ out--,y\r ,l-,lord%ip's f-a-l-l-o-w c't b-be f-f\nd 9 all ,i-,ire-,irel&6 ,i h lately met1 some:]e 9 my read+1 ) ! foll[+ anecdote ( ! eld] ,adams1 z he is frequ5tly call$4 ,i rememb]1 at ?is mom5t no bett] illu/ration ( ready rep>tee3 ,h[ are y ?is morn+1 sir8 ask$ a fri5d :o call$ to pay 8 respects to ?is patriotic son ( ,new ,engl&1 dur+ ! latt] days ( 8 life4 ,n well1 repli$ ! invalid2 ,i am n well4 ,i inhabit a weak1 frail1 decay$ t5em5t1 op5 to ! w9ds1 & brok5 9 ^u by ! /orms1 & :at is worse1 f all ,i c le>n1 ! l&lord does n int5d to make repairs6 ,a ready & graceful reply to a complim5t1 may1 also1 be reg>d$ z a conv]sational embelli%m5t4 ,x is n polite to retort to ! language ( c\rtesy ) a *>ge ( ins9c]ity1 or ( flatt]y4 ,playfulness frequ5tly af=ds ! be/ res\rce1 or ! retort c\rte\s1 z 9 ,"l ,nelson's celebrat$ reply to ,lady ,hamilton's que/ions ( ,:y d y diff] s mu* f o!r m58 ,:y are y s sup]ior to ! re/ ( y\r sex8 ,if !re 7 m ,emmas1 !re w\ld be m ,nelsons4 ,"o may say1 ,i fe> ,i owe y\r comm5dation to ! p>tiality ( fri5d%ip2 or1 ,i tru/ y may nev] be undeceiv$ 9 reg>d to my poor accompli%m5ts2 or1 ,really1 madam1 y\r p5etration enables y to make discov]ies = me4 ,!n aga91 to "o ( ! l5i5t sex1 "o may reply--,mrs4 ,blank sees all h] fri5ds ?r\gh ! mo/ becom+ ( glasses--h] own eyes4 ,& to an old] g5tleman1 :o honors y ) ! fiat ( a complim5t1 ?us prov+ t x may sometimes be false t ,! vanqui%$ h no fri5ds1 ,really1 sir1 ,i d n "k :e!r ,i am mo/ ov]:elm$ by admiration = y\r wit & polit5ess1 or by gratitude = y\r k9dness4 ,or "s phrase l ?is w occasionally be appropriate--,i am afraid1 sir1 ,i %all plume myself too highly ^u y\r good op9ion4 ,y d me mu* honor2 or1 ,x w be my devoir1 z well z my happ9ess1 = ! future1 to des]ve y\r comm5dation1 sir2 or1 ,y inspire z mu* z y enc\rage me1 de> sir--if ,i possess any claim to y\r flatt]+ complim5t1 y h y\rself elicit$ x4 ,to a complim5t to "o's wit1 or ! l1 "o may reply--,dullness is always bani%$ by ! pres5ce ( ,miss ----2 or1 ,:o c\ld fail to be1 9 "s degree1 at lea/1 inspir$ 9 su* a pres5ce8 ,!n1 aga91 a reply l ?is w suffice--,i am only too happy 9 be+ p]mitt$ to amuse y1 madam4 ,p]mit me 9 ?is connection1 a few words respect+ conv]sation ) ladies4 ,?\gh all m]e sill9ess & twaddle %\ld be reg>d$ z equally unwor?y ( !m & y\rselves1 yet1 9 g5]al association ) ! faire/ ornam5ts ( creation1 agreeability1 r ?an pr(undity1 %\ld be y\r aim1 9 ! *oice ( topics4 ,s5sitive1 ta/eful1 ref9$1 ,& v>iable z ! %ade ,by ! light quiv]+ asp5 made1 _! vividness ( imag9ation & sportiv5ess ( fancy dem& simil>ity ( intellectual gifts1 or ! graceful tribute (1 at lea/1 tempor>y assimilation4 ,playfulness1 *e]fulness1 v]satility1 & c\rtesy %\ld *>act]ize colloquial int]c\rse ) ladies2 b ! def]5ce due !m %\ld nev] deg5]ate into m]e s]vile acquiesc5ce1 or mawki% s5tim5tality4 ,! utmo/ ref9em5t ( language & ( matt] %\ld always be reg>d$ z ess5tial1 "u su* circum/ances1 to ! disc\rse ( a well-br$ man2 & %\ld1 ( c\rse1 di/+ui% 8 mann] z well4 ,?us1 all slang phrases1 ev]y?+ approa*+ to d\ble ent5dre1 all famili>ity ( address1 unsanction$ by relation%ip or ackn[l$g$ intimacy1 all mis-tim$ or unsanction$ use ( nick-names & ,*ri/ian names1 are z inadmissible 9 good society z are p]sonal famili>ities1 nudg+1 w9k+1 :isp]+1 etc4 ,too mu* c>e _c be tak5 9 avoid+ all subjects t may h ! effect to w\nd or di/ress o!rs4 ,i ?9k ,i h be=e rem>k$ t p g into society = enjoym5t--relaxation f ! grave duties & c>es ( life--n to be depress$ by ! misan?ropy ( o!rs1 or di/urb$ by details ( sc5es ( horror4 ,i h kn[n p]sons :o _h su* a morbid ta/e = su* ?+s z always to insi/ ^u read+ al\d1 ev5 9 ! he>+ ( *ildr5 & ladies1 ! frightful newspap] details ( rail-road accid5ts & /eamboat explosions4 ,i rememb]1 9 p>ticul>1 once hav+ ! mis=tune to be acqua9t$ ) su* a social incubus1 to :om a dea? 9 ! neighborhood 0 a regul> ,god-s5d1 & to :om ! :olesale slaught] made by ! collision ( rail-c>s s]v$ z colloquial capital = weeks--inde$ until "s provid5t body corporate suppli$ new mat]ial = 8 cormorant p[]s ( m5tal dige/ion6 ,8 lett]s to di/ant fri5ds 7 a regul> bill ( mortality1 fill$ ) m9ute acc\nts ( ! peculi> =m ( disease by :i* e old woman ( 8 acqua9tance 0 enabl$ to %uffle (f ?is mortal coil1 & ( e accid5t t occurr$ 9 ! c\ntry = miles ar\nd--f ! sudd5 demise ( a poor wid['s c[1 to ! brok5 leg ( a robb] ( bird's-ne/s6 ,i %all nev] =get ! revulsion ( feel+ he produc$ = me1 "o s]5e summ] ev5+1 z ,i 0 placidly /roll+ ov] ! s&s by ! sea-%ore1 dr9k+ 9 ! glory ( old ,neptune's wide-spread realm1 by inflict+ ^u me1 n only himself--:i* 0 en\gh = mortal pati5ce--b a long rigm>ole ab\t ! great numb]s ( fi%es wa%$ ^u ! %ore by a rec5t /orm1 :o _h _h _! eyes pick$ out by birds ( prey1 :ile /ill /ruggl+ = life 9 an uncong5ial elem5t6 ,on ano!r occasion1 ,i _h ! mis=tune to be pres5t :5 a "y lady 0 ?r[n into viol5t hy/]ics by 8 m5tion+1 ) z mu* gu/o z an invet]ate collector w\ld h exhibit$ 9 boa/+ ! possession ( a /eak f ! celebrat$ ant$iluvian beef1 immortaliz$ by ,cuvi]1#ac t he _h pick$ up a small foot ) a lady's boot on x1 :ile visit+ ! sc5e ( a late rail-road accid5t6 #ac ,speak+ 9 "o ( 8 public lectures1 ( ! rec5t discov]y 7amid ! et]nal sn[s ( ,sib]ia1 ,i ?9k71 ( ! c>cass ( a ma/odon1 ^u :i* ! hunt+-dogs ( ! explor]s _h f$--,?us1 said ! great naturali/1 did mod]n dogs gorge !mselves ^u ant$iluvian beef6 ,b avoid+ ^! aggravat$ =ms ( grossness is n en\gh4 ,true polit5ess requires att5tion to ! peculi>ities ( ea* ( ! company y are )--tea*+1 = in/ance1 y\r ab/a9+ f allusions to _! p]sonal defects or mis=tunes1 to ! emb>rassm5t ( conv]s+ ) deaf p]sons1 9 ! pres5ce ( ^? ?us afflict$1 to lam5ess1 :5 "s "o pres5t has lo/ a limb1 to ! peculi>ities ( age1 9 ! he>+ ( eld]ly p]sons1 to ! vulg> impression t all lawy]s are knaves1 :5 "o ( ! sons ( t noble pr(ession is among y\r auditors--to ! murd]\s reputation ( ! disciples ( ,esculapius1 etc4 ,?is rule w tea*1 too1 ! use ( a less (f5sive t]m ?an t ( old maid1 :5 speak+ ( wom5 ( no p>ticul> age1 9 ! he>+ ( su* z are by c\rtesy only1 )\t ! pale allud$ to2 & ! propriety ( n appeal+ to su* au?ority 9 relation to matt]s ( remote p]sonal remembrance6 ,9 no c\ntry ) ! social in/itutions ( :i* ,i am famili>1 d ! peculi> op9ions obta91 :i* prevail 9 ?is c\ntry respect+ age4 ,"y ,am]ica reg>ds e "o z old1 app>5tly1 :o has atta9$ majority1 & wom51 9 p>ticul>1 are subject$ to a mo/ unju/ ordeal 9 ?is respect4 ,! ,fr5* h a popul> say+ t no woman is agreeable until %e is =ty2 & 9 bo? ,france & ,engl&1 m>riage--:i* fir/ entitles a "y lady to a decid$ position 9 society--usually occurs at a mu* lat] p]iod 9 h] life ?an ) u4 ,9 nei!r ( ^? c\ntries are girls br\ght out at an age :5 "h !y are frequ5tly already mo!rs6 ,b to return3 no?+ is m ill-br$1 ?an ?is too frequ5t assumption ( ! claims ( wom5 to be exempt f social obligations & depriv$ ( _! prop] places 9 society1 9 ?is c\ntry1 :ile /ill reta9+ all _! pri/9e claims to agreeability4 ,poli%$ mann]s1 cultivat$ ta/es & p]sonal attractions1 are n to h _! claims abrogat$ by ,"t4 ,y rememb] ! poet says3 ,! little ,loves are infants ev]1 ,! ,graces are ( e age6 ,i well rememb] be+ int5sely *agr9$ by an exhibition ( "u-bre$+ 9 ?is way :ile mak+ a morn+ visit1 ) a "y c\ntryman ( ours1 ^u a beautiful ,engli% girl1 a di/ant relative ( 84 ,aft] discuss+ ,london fogs1 & o!r k9dr$ topics1 ,jona?an sudd5ly bur/ =?1 z if sudd5ly inspir$ ) a bright ?\ght4 ,h['s ! old lady8 ,! l>ge/ pair ( blue eyes1 op5+ to _! full ext5t1 turn$ wond]+ly ^u ! qu]i/4 ,y\r "m1--is %e well ?is morn+8 ,mamma is pretty well1 ?ank y2 b x is n possible t y reg>d h] z old6 ,mamma is 9 ! v prime ( life1 only j turn$ ( five & =ty6 ,de> "m6 %e is look+ v pale & sad 9 h] wid['s cap1 b we h nev] ?\ght ( h] z old1 & a %ad[1 l ! sudd5 d>k5+ ( a fair l&scape1 dimm$ ^? deep blue eyes & t f9e =ehead4 ,b en\gh ^u ?is collat]al po9t4 ,i tru/ y w ne$ no argum5t to conv9ce y ( ! vulg>ity & immorality ( p]mitt+ y\rselves ! practice ( repeat+ private conv]sation4 ,no?+ w m surely t5d to deprive y ( ! respect & fri5d%ip ( well-br$ p1 s9ce no?+ is m ?or\ghly und]/ood 9 good society1 ?an a tacit recognition ( t ess5tial security to social confid5ce & good-feel+ :i* utt]ly int]dicts ! repetition ( private conv]sation4 ,let me only add to ^! rambl+ obs]vations ! assurance t a ready compliance ) ! wi%es ( o!rs1 9 ex]cis+ any p]sonal accompli%m5t1 is a m>k ( g5u9e good-bre$+4 99 99 99 99 99 ,dur+ "o ( my visits to ,london1 "s ye>s s9ce1 ! ,duke ( ---- invit$ me to run d[n ) him1 = a few days1 to 8 magnific5t e/ate 9 ----%ire4 ,rid+ "o morn+ ) my ho/ & a num]\s p>ty ( 8 gue/s1 we paus$ to brea! our horses1 & enjoy ! f9e prospect1 ^u ! summit ( a hill ov]look+ ! wide-spread acres ( 8 lord%ip4 ,"h ! e/ate ( my neighbor1 ,mr4 ----1 jo9s my l&1 said ! ,duke1 po9t+1 ) 8 rid+-:ip1 t[>ds a n>r[1 ?ickly-wood$ valley1 at our feet4 ,y cat* a glimpse ( 8 turrets ?r\gh ! oaks yond]4 ,?is spot always rem9ds me1 pursu$ our ho/1 laugh+1 ( an amus+ incid5t ( :i* x 0 ! sc5e1 ye>s ago1 :5 ! family ( my neighbor _h n become z di/+ui%$ z x n[ is1 among ! philan?ropi/s ( ! age4 ,a "y fri5d ( ours1 :o 0 sp5d+ ! %oot+-season "h ) my sons1 :ile eag]ly pursu+ 8 game1 "o morn+1 unconsci\sly trespass$ ^u ! pres]ves ( ,mr4 ----4 ,! report ( 8 f[l+-piece br\ght ,mr4 ---- sudd5ly to 8 side1 j z he 0 triumphantly bagg+ 8 bird4 ,my excell5t neighbor1 ) all 8 admirable qualities1 is sometimes a little *ol]ic1 & y "k1 ,col4 ,lunettes1 b[+ & smil+ t no?+ soon] r\ses ! ire ( a true ,engli%man1 ?an an invasion ( ! ,game ,laws4 ',sir6' cri$ ,mr4 ----1 9 a voice trembl+ ) ill-suppress$ fury1 'd y "k t y are trespass+1--t ^! are my gr\nds8' ,my "y gue/ 0 n p]mitt$ fully to expla91 be=e ! angry man aga9 bur/ =? ) a tirade1 :i* he conclud$1 by ask+--',:at w\ld y d y\rself1 sir1 "u su* circum/ances8 ,h[ w\ld y feel dispos$ to treat a g5tleman :o _h encroa*$ ^u y\r rights 9 ?is way8' ',well1 really1 sir1 s9ce y ask me1 ,i ?9k ,i %\ld invite him to g ) me to ! h\se & take a m\?ful ( lun*6' ,?is 0 irresi/ible6 ,ev5 ----'s indignation 0 cool$ by su* inimitable sang froid1 & he at once adopt$ ! sugge/ion ( ! "y sportsman4 ,my witty gue/ n only secur$ ! refre%m5t he ne$$1 b1 ev5tually1 help$ himself to a bonne b\*e ( m sub/antial "*1 by 8 m>riage ) "o ( ! bloom+ daught]s ( my neighbor1 to :om he 0 introduc$ on t memorable occasion6 99 99 99 99 99 ,a "y ,am]ican ( my acqua9tance1 met1 n long s9ce1 9 ! salons ( a di/+ui%$ ,p>isi5ne1 "o ( ! mo/ le>n$ly sci5tific ( ! ,fr5* au?ors ( our times4 ,i am z mu* surpris$ z ,i am delight$1 to meet y "h to-night1 ,mr4 ----1 said my fri5d1 ,i suppos$ y too mu* occupi$ 9 pr(\nd rese>* & /udy1 to f9d "t = su* enjoym5ts4 ,i am1 inde$1 mu* occupi$ at pres5t1 return$ ! savant2 b ,i c nei!r m agreeably nor m pr(itably sp5d a portion ( my "t ?an 9 ! society ( my ref9$ & cultivat$ fri5d1 ,madame ----1 & t ( ! intellectual & accompli%$ visitors ,i always meet at h] h\se4 99 99 99 99 99 ,speak+1 9 ! body ( ?is lett]1 ( ! uselessness ( argu+ ) ! hope ( conv9c+ o!rs1 rem9d$ me1 by association1 ( a little incid5t illu/rative ( my op9ion1 ( :i* ,i 0 once a witness1 dur+ a summ] soj\rn at ,avon ,spr+s--a little quiet wat]+-place 9 ! ,empire ,/ate1 z y may "k4 ,!re 0 a pleasant company ( u1 & our int]c\rse 0 agreeable & fri5dly--all1 app>5tly1 dispos$ to contribute to ! g5]al /ock ( amusem5t1 & to make ! mo/ ( our some:at limit$ res\rces 9 ! way ( g5]al ent]ta9m5t4 ,!re 7 pretty daught]s & manag+ mammas1 heiresses1 & ladies )\t =tune1 :o 7 q z attractive z ^? ^: fett]s 7 ( gold1 ! usual complem5t ( bra9less y\?s1 antiquat$ ba*elors & millionaire wid[]s 7s reput$71 ) a spr9kl+ ( nondescripts & old soldi]s1 l myself4 ,x 0 our cu/om to mu/]1 9 great =ce1 e morn+1 & g 9 a mammo? omnibus f our hotel to ! ,spr+ to ba! & dr9k ! delectable sulphur-wat]1 !re ab\nd+4 ,on ^! occasions1 e "o 0 good-humor$1 oblig+1 & *e]fully incl9$ to make sacrifices = ! com=t & conv5i5ce ( o!rs4 ,! ladies1 especially1 7 ! objects ( p>ticul> c>e & c\rtesy1 be+ always politely assi/$ up & d[n ! high1 awkw>d /eps ( our lumb]+ conveyance1 ) _! ba?+ p>cels1 etc4 ----,all w5t m]ry z a m>riage bell1 until "o unlucky day :5 "s !ological po9t became matt] ( discussion betwe5 two m5 ( opposite op9ions1 j z we 7 comm5c+ our return-ride f ! ,spr+4 ,o!rs 7 soon drawn1 fir/ into li/5+1 & !n into a p>ticipation 9 ! conv]sation1 until almo/ e man 9 ! company _h betray$ a pr$ilection = ! di/9ctive t5ets ( "s p>ticul> religi\s sect4 ,?us1 ,bapti/s1 ,presbyt]ians1 ,me?odi/s1 ,congregationali/s1 ,episcopalians1 ,unit>ians1 & ,romani/s /ood reveal$1 ea* ! ard5t *ampion ( 8 own peculi> views4 ,! ladies _h ! good s5se to rema9 sil5t1 ) ! exception ( an ,equal ,rights woman1 ^: wordy int]position cle>ly prov$ t ,fools ru% 9 :]e angels fe> to tread6 ,well6 ( c\rse1 no "o 0 conv9c$ by ?is sudd5 outbreak ( v>i$ eloqu5ce ( ! fallacy ( op9ions he _h previ\sly ent]ta9$1 & ( ! sup]ior wisdom ( ^? ( any "o ( 8 companions4 ,inde$1 s eag] 0 ea* 9 ! ma9t5ance ( 8 own gr\nd1 z sc>cely to he$ ! argum5ts ( 8 oppon5ts1 except z furni%+ a fre% impulse = advanc+ 8 own ) increas+ p]t9acity4 ,pres5tly1 flu%$ *eeks1 angry glances1 & l\d] tones gave tok5 t ! meek _s ( ! long-suff]+ ,pr9ce ( ,peace 0 n dom9ant 9 ! brea/s ( ^!1 ! pr(ess$ advocates ( 8 doctr9es4 ,rude language1 too1 gradually took ! place ( ! pr(ess$ c\rtesy ) :i* ! discussion _h begun1 & ! ladies look$ uneasily f ! w9d[s1 z if to satisfy !mselves t escape f su* disagreeable association 0 ne> at h&4 ,happily = !m1 our ,jehu1 ?\gh unm9dful ( any p>ticul> occasion = ha/e1 at l5g? drew up be=e ,com/ock's portico4 ,b1 9 place ( ! usual pati5t wait+ ( ea* = 8 turn to alight1 & ! usual numb] ( ext5d$ h&s t 7 wont to aid ! ladies 9 _! desc5t1 e "o ( ! angry combatants cr[d$ ha/ily out ( ! vehicle1 almo/ be=e x _h fairly /opp$1 :olly disreg>dful alike ( ! toes ( 8 neighbors & ! claims be=e univ]sally accord$ to ! g5tl] portion ( our company1 & hurri$ up ! /eps1 app>5tly =getful ( ev]y?+ except ! uncom=table *af+s ( w\nd$ self-love6 ,ea* man1 evid5tly1 reg>d$ himself z ! mo/ abus$ ( mortals1 & ! re/ z a p>cel ( ob/9ate fools1 = :om x 7 a great wa/e ( ammunition to assume ! m>tyr's fate6 ,& ,i am by no means sure1 t ! *e]ful amicability t _h be=e prevail$ among u 0 ev] fully re/or$ aft] ?is unhappy outbreak ( religi\s feel+6 99 99 99 99 99 ,! gaye/ ( capitals exp]i5c$ a s5sation6 ,! wittie/ ( circles1 :]e all 0 wit1 71 = once1 cont5t to li/5 only6 ,! brave1 ! great1 ! le>n$1 & ! fair1 cont5d$ = ! smiles & ! society ( ! ,m>quis de ,plusesprit1 ! h&some/1 ! mo/ accompli%$1 & ! wittie/ man 9 ,p>is6 ,"o day1 :ile ?is social furore 0 at its height1 a celebrat$ physician receiv$ a pr(essional visit f an unkn[n1 ^: pale *eeks & sunk5 eyes bore te/imony to ! suff]+ to :i* he describ$ himself z be+ a prey4 ,! man ( sci5ce prep>$ a prescription1 b assur$ 8 pati5t t :at w\ld mo/ spe$ily effect 8 re/oration 0 *ange ( sc5e & agreeable society4 ,seek 9 cong5ial companion%ip relief f ! m5tal anxiety by :i* y are evid5tly oppress$1 said ! mod]n ,esculapius--fly f /udy & self-contemplation2--above all1 c\rt ! society ( ! ,m>quis de ,plusesprit6 ,alas6 doctor1 return$ ! /rang]1 ,i am ,plusesprit6 99 99 99 99 99 ,speak+ ( ,rep>tee1 rem9ds me ( a pretty sc5e ( :i* ,i 0 a witness1 n long s9ce1 :ile ruraliz+ = a week ) an old fri5d & 8 *>m+ daught]s1 at _! beautiful & hospitable home1 on ! banks ( ! ,hudson4 ,by ! way1 ,i h be=e introduc$ y to _! acqua9tance--! pleasant family ( lett]-writ+ memory6-- ,an eld]ly =eign g5tleman1 ( l>ge in=mation & agreeable mann]s1 b n "o ( =tune's favorites1 _h be5 d9+ ) u1 by special invitation1 & ! lovely daught]s ( my ho/ _h vi$ ) ea* o!r 9 do+ honor to "o 9 :om s5sitiv5ess may h be5 r5d]$ a little morbid by ! effect ( ! tyrant ,circum/ance4 ,e h\r succe$+ 8 arrival _h s]v$ m effectually to melt away a c]ta9 con/ra9t ( mann]1 by :i* he seem$ at fir/ oppress$1 & 8 expressive face grew bl& & g5ial "u ! sunny influ5ces ( c\rte\s respect & appreciation1 until :5 he rose to g away at sunset1 he seem$ almo/ metamorphos$ out ( ! man ( ! morn+4 ,! si/]s ?ree1 accompani$ _! agreeable visitor to ! v9e-drap$ v]&a1 :]e ,i 0 already seat$1 attract$ by ! beauty ( ! ev5+1 & ( my local surr\nd+s4 ,i _h be5 p>ticul>ly admir+ a f9e l>ge orange-tree1 at ! entrance ( ! por*1 :i* 0 lad5 ) fl[]s & fruit1 &1 ) glitt]+ pe>ls f a %[] j be/[$ ^u x by ! g>d5]4 ,w y n come aga91 be=e ,colonel ,lunettes leaves u1 ,mr4 ----8 ask$ my sweet "y fri5d ,fanny1 9 h] mo/ cordial tones1 l9k+ h] arm 9 t ( "o si/]1 & clasp+ ! wai/ ( ! o!r1 z %e spoke1 we w invoke ! ,loves & ,graces to att5d y---- ,! ,graces6 exclaim$ ! gue/1 quickly1--ext5d+ 8 h&s t[>ds ! gr\p1 & b[+ pr(\ndly--!n y w come y\rselves6--! ,graces are be=e me6 ,& !n he add$1 ) a c\rtly air--,really1 ,miss ,fanny1 y too highly honor a ru/y old man---- ,an old man1 int]rupt$ ,fanny1 ) ! utmo/ vivacity1 dissolv+ ! l9k$ sweetness t _h intw9$ h] ) h] si/]s1 & ext5d+ h] beautiful arm t[>ds ! sup]b orange-tree be=e h]1 an old man6--"h is a fitt+ emblem ( our fri5d ,mr4 ----2--all ! attractiv5ess ( y\? /ill m+l$ ) ! matur$ fruit ( exp]i5ce6 ,*>m+ ,fanny6 ,god bless h]6--%e is "o ( ^? e>?-angels ^: manifold gifts seem us$ only to give happ9ess to o!rs6 99 99 99 99 99 ,i call$ "o ev5+1 n long s9ce1 to pay my respects to ! daught] ( a rec5tly-deceas$ & mu*-valu$ fri5d4 ,%e _h be5 p]suad$ into a j\rney to a di/ant city1 9 se>* ( ! heal? & spirits t _h be5 exce$+ly impair$ by wat*+ beside ! dea?-b$ ( h] dep>t$ "m4 ,h] appe>ance c\ld sc>cely fail1 z x seem$ to me1 to int]e/ ! mo/ ins5sible /rang] to h] hi/ory2--= myself1 ,i 0 inexpressibly t\*$ by ! language ( ! colorless face & languid eyes to :i* a simple black robe l5t additional mean+4 ,j z ,i began to indulge a hope t ! fa9t smile my endeavors at *e]ful conv]sation _h caus$ to flick] ab\t h] lips--z a rose-t9t illum9es = a mom5t ! :ite summit ( an ,alp9e height--!re ent]$ ! draw+-room ( our ho/ess a bevy ( noisy wom51 "y & old1 :o ga!r$ ab\t ! s(a1 :]e my fri5d & ,i 7 seat$ ne> our ho/ess1 & rattl$ away l s _m pieces ( small 7v small67 artill]y4 ,i saw pla9ly t ! m]e noise 0 almo/ too mu* = ! n]ves ( ! sil5t occupant ( ! s(a corn]2 b :at 0 my surprise at he>+ !m g into ! mo/ m9ute p>ticul>s respect+ ! rec5t dea? ( a g5tleman ( our acqua9tance6 ,8 dy+ words1 8 v dea?-/ruggles 7 c>efully report$1 & ! grief ( ! survivors graphically describ$6 ,un=tunately1 hav+ rel9qui%$ my seat beside ! m\rn] to "o ( ^! wom51 ,i 0 p[]less 9 my int5se wi% to attract h] att5tion f ! subject ( _! disc\rse2 b my eyes 7 rivet$ ^u h]1 ) ! ke5e/ sympa?y = ! torture %e mu/ be und]go+4 ,h] pale face _h gradually gr[n :ite z a moonbeam1 until1 at l5g?1 z ?\gh /r5g!n$ by desp]ation1 %e sprang f h] seat1 & essay$ to leave ! room4 ,"o /ep =w>d1 a half-/ifl$ sob1 & ! sl5d] =m lay ext5d$ on ! floor 9 hapless ins5sibility4 99 99 99 99 99 ,:ile ,mr4 ,smi? is tun+ 8 guit>1 let u beg ,mrs4 ,williams to r$eem h] promise ( recit+ ,campbell's ',la/ ,man' = u1 said a graceful ho/ess1 m9dful ( ! tru? t "s ( h] gue/s pref]r$ eloqu5ce & poetry to sweet s\nds1 & desir\s1 too1 ( draw+ out ! accompli%m5ts ( all h] gue/s4 ,mrs4 ,williams1 gift$ ) ,! vision & ! faculty div9e1 glanc$ a little uneasily at ! ev]-twang+ guit> z %e politely ass5t$ to ! reque/s t eag]ly second$ t ( h] ho/ess4 ,mr4 ,smi? /ill cont9u$ to hum brok5 snat*es ( an air1 twi/+ ! screws ( 8 in/rum5t ) complete self-engrossm5t1 ! :ile4 ,i w n int]rupt ,mr4 ,smi?1 said ! lady1 9 m expressive tones ?an 7 ev] elicit$ f catgut by ! ef=ts ( t g5tleman1 mov+ ) a /ep graceful z t ( a gazelle to ! o!r end ( ! room4 ,our little circle ga!r$ ab\t h]1 & enjoy$1 9 an exquisite degree1 ,! fea/ ( reason1 & ! fl[ ( s\l1 t s f> surpasses ! m]ely s5su\s pleasure af=d$ by music1 :5 n associat$ ) exalt$ s5tim5t4 ,z ! company broke into little gr\ps1 aft] ?ank+ ,mrs4 ,williams = ! high gratification = :i* we 7 h] debtors1 ,i ov]he>d ,mr4 ,smi? say1 ) a discont5t$ air1 to a y\? ) a lovely m\/a*e1 :o _h accompani$ him 9 8 previ\s musical endeavors1 ,i'll nev] br+ my in/rum5t "h aga96 ,at ?is critical mom5t1 our ho/ess approa*$ ) a wat]-ice1 z a propitiatory (f]+1 & express$ ! hope t ! guit> 0 n[ r5ew$ = action4 ,! musician1 ) (f5d$ dignity1 only condesc5d$ to reply1 z he deposit$ 8 idol 9 a corn]-- ,?ank y1 ma'am2 ,i suppos$ y\r fri5ds 7 fond ( music6 99 99 99 99 99 ,discuss+ ! moot$ subject ( be>ds "o morn+ lately1 ) "s sprightly "y ladies ( my acqua9tance1 ! foll[+ specim5 ( quickness ( rep>tee 0 elicit$4 ,i record x = y\r amusem5t4 ,among ! anci5ts1 ,i believe1 said a fair girl1 a long1 sn[y be>d 0 consid]$ an emblem ( ! wisdom ( ! possessor4 ,& h[ is x 9 mod]n times8 inquir$ ano!r lady1 does wisdom keep pace1 9 exact proportion ) l5g? ( be>d8 ,no1 inde$1 exclaim$ ! fir/ speak]1 laugh+ly1 =1 ,if be>ds long & bu%y true wisdom d5ote1 ,!n ,plato mu/ b[ to a hairy he-goat6 99 99 99 99 99 ,:at w\ld an educat$ =eign]--,kossu?1 = in/ance1 :o le>n$ ,engli% by ! /udy ( ,%akspe>e--make ( ! foll[+ specim5s ( colloquial ,am]ican language8 ,d tell1 ,jul1 exclaim$ a "y lady1 :]e h y be5 m>vell+ to8 ,y look l ,"t 9 ! prim]6 ,no y don't1 return$ ! "y lady address$1 y c't come x ov] dis *il'6 ,no1 no1 *im$ 9 a y\? ( ! p>ty1 y c't come x q1 ,miss ,lib6 ,don't try to poke fun at u6 ,y've all be5 sp>k+ 9 ! woods1 ,i guess6 ,oh1 ho1 laugh$ "o ( ! speak]s1 ,i ?\ght y'd get x ?r\gh y\r hair1 at la/--t's ri*6 ,:y6 retort$ ! int]locutor1 t>tly1 d y ?9k ,i don't "k to!r f :i*8 ,i ?9k y '"k beans' z well z mo/ ,hoosi]s1 repli$ h] p>ticul> admir]1 9 a tone ( unmi/akable bl&i%m5t4 ,ev]ybody kn[s ,jul's "s pumpk9s1 admitt$ "o ( h] fair companions4 ,come1 ,jul1 rig y\rself 9 a jiffy1 said a bonny lassie1 :o _h n yet spok51 y are 9 = a spree6 ,:at's 9 ! w9d--:o's to /& ! %ot8 cauti\sly inquir$ ! damsel address$4 ,we're b\nd on a spree1 ,i tell y6 ,y mu/ be gre5 to ?9k we'll own ! corn n[6 ,come1 fix up1 imm$iately1 if n soon]6 s say+1 ! en]getic speak] seiz$ h] fri5d r\nd ! wai/ & gallopad$ h] out ( ! room4 ,pres5tly "s "o said1 ,well1 ,jul & ,lotty h made !mselves sc>ce6--,i----by ,george1 x makes a fell[ op5 8 potato-trap to hang ar\nd wait9' s1 & an expansive yawn atte/$ ! s9c]ity ( ?is decl>ation4 ,i c\ld sc>e up my traps a heap sight quick]1 ,i reckon1 & tote 'em too1 f "h to ! riv]1 nigg] fa%ion1 rejo9$ a ,s\!rn]1 ( ! gr\p4 ,"s *ick5 fix9s & pie do9s w\ldn't be s bad--w\ld !y1 ?\gh8 :isp]$ a tall1 ,we/]n man to 8 next neighbor4 ,& a little su?9 to wet y\r :i/le1 too1 add$ ano!r1 ov]he>+ ! rem>k--y're a trump1 anyh[6 ,!n y d kill a snake1 sometimes1 ,mr4 ,smi?1 inquir$ "o ( 8 auditors1 smil+ significantly4 ,does y\r anxi\s "m "k y're out8 retort$ ,mr4 ,smi?1 twirl+ 8 f+]s on 8 nose4 ,don't be wra?y1 ,smi?--:at's y\r tipple1 old fell[8 put 9 "o ( ! "y m51 soo?+ly /rok+ ! broad %\ld]s ( t int]e/+ y\?4 ,y're ,e ,pluribus--y're a brick1 return$ ,mr4 ,smi?1 s(t5+1 b :]e 9 ?und] are ^? female wom58 ,!y'ave slop$ & giv5 u ! mitt51 ,i spose---- ,y a9't po/$ up1 my boy1 if y ?9k !y'd giv5 u ! slip1 answ]$ 8 fri5d4 ,by j+o6 x takes ! pati5ce ( all ! _w & ! re/ ( mank9d to dance att5dance ^u !m--!y a9't z pe>t z our gals o' w9d6 cri$ ,mr4 ,smi?1 9 an ec/asy ( impati5ce4 ,h['s y\r ma1 ,mr4 ,john ,smi?8 inquir$ ! m]ry voice ( ,jul1 :o _h ent]$ unp]ceiv$1 y'd bett] dry up6 ,"h we are1 let's be (f1 %\t$ a "y g5tleman4 ,all abo>d1 e*o$ ano!r4 ,n[ we'll g x ) a ru%6 bur/ f a ?ird1 &1 suit+ ! action to ! ^w1 my dramatis p]sonae vani%$ l ! w9d4 99 99 99 99 99 ,hav+ ! happ9ess to pass a morn+ at ! ,l\vre ) my e>ly & lam5t$ fri5d1 ,wa%+ton ,all/on1 he said to me1 z arm 9 arm we saunt]$ sl[ly ?r\gh "o ( ! ,gall]ies--,come & /udy "o ( my p>ticul> favorites ) me--"o might z well attempt to ta/e all ! nondescript di%es at a ,*9ese /ate-d9n] z to enjoy e picture 9 a collection1 at a s+le visit4 ,i d n ev5 glance at m ?an "o or two1 unless ,i "k t ,i %all h mon?s be=e me = r5ew+ my inspection--bett] take away "o di/9ct recollection1 to add to "o's private collection1 ?an half a doz5 confus$1 imp]fect copies6 ,i ?9k x 0 a ,murillo be=e :i* ! arti/ paus$ :ile speak+2 ! celebrat$ "w repres5t+ a monk1 :o _h be5 int]rupt$ by dea? :ile writ+ 8 own biography1 z be+ p]mitt$ to return to e>? to complete 8 self-impos$ task4 ,i am n sure b ?is picture1 h[ev]1 0 add$ "s ye>s lat] to ! treasures ( ! ,l\vre1 by ,napoleon--= we 7 bo? "y m5 !n--h[ev]1 x matt]s n4 ,i 0 q z mu* occupi$ 9 obs]v+ ! liv+ picture be=e me1 z t ( ! great ma/]4 ,&1 ?\gh memory has prov$ some:at trea*]\s1 ,i /ill vividly recollect ! spiritualiz$ face ( ?is true *ild ( g5ius1 z he contemplat$ ! magnific5t imp]sonation4 ,8 br[ grew radiant1 & 8 eye6 ah1 :o %all portray t s\l-lit eye1 or ju/ly record ! poetic language t fell1 almo/ unconsci\sly1 f 8 half-inspir$ lips6 ,sacr$ly are !y *]i%$ among ! ho>d$ memories ( y\?ful fri5d%ip8 ,x 0 only my purpose to recall = y\r b5efit ! op9ion & practice ( "o s fully compet5t to advise 9 relation to our subject4 ,:at ,disraeli has some:]e said ( eat+1 may1 ) equal nicety ( epicureanism1 be appli$ to ! enjoym5t ( ,ideal ,art1 & ( t ( :i* x is ! type--natural beauty3--,to eat1 really to eat1 ass]ts ! discrim9at+ly s5su\s ,jew1 "o %\ld eat alone1 9 an easy dress1 by a s(t light1 & ( a s+le di% at a "t6 ,= myself--b !re's no acc\nt+ = ta/es6--,i %\ld desire on all su* occasions1 ,"o fair _s = my m9i/]1 or r1 = my sympa?iz+ companion6 99 99 99 99 99 ,z an illu/ration ( ! advantage to a man 9 public life1 ( ready elocution & ready wit1 let me sket* = y a little sc5e ( :i* ,i 0 ! amus$ & int]e/$ witness1 "o morn+ "s mon?s ago1 :ile on a visit at ,wa%+ton4 ,a ,*apla9 0 to be elect$ = ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 ,g5]al ,grang]1 ( ,new ,york1 propos$ a ,soldi] ( ! ,revolution z well z ( ! ,cross--! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,waldo--add+ a few impressive facts 9 relation to 8 v5]able & int]e/+ fri5d--z t he 0 !n 9 8 n9ety-f\r? ye>1 _h borne arms = 8 c\ntry 9 8 y\?1 etc4 ,^u ?is1 "s memb]1 ^u ! opposition b5*es1 z ! ,engli% say1 call$ out3 ,:at are 8 claims8 :]e did he s]ve8 ,! g5tleman w p]mit me to ref] him to ! ,p5sion ,(fice1 return$ ,g5]al ,grang]1 ) ! mo/ smil+ urbanity2 he w !re f9d ! m satisfactory answ] to 8 qu]ies4 ,:at are ,mr4 ,waldo's politics8 ,?\gh a mo/ amiable g5tleman & dev\t ,*ri/ian1 he belongs1 sir1 to--! ,*ur* ,militant6 ,is he a ,filibu/]8 ,ev5 s1 sir6 ,mr4 ,waldo filibu/]$ = ! ,old ,?irte51 aga9/ ,george ! ,?ird1 9 ! ,am]ican ,revolution6 ,i am1 my de> boys1 z ev]1 ,y\r affectionate1 ,,uncle ,,hal4 ,,lett] ,x4 ,,habit4 ,,my ,,de> ,,fri5ds3 ,if y wi% to h p[] to say1 9 ! words ( ! imp]ial slave ( ! beautiful ,egyptian1 ,let me1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ,) ^? h&s t grasp'd ! heavie/ club1 ,subdue my wor?ie/ self1 y mu/ n :olly ov]look ! importance ( ,habit1 :ile e/abli%+ y\r sy/em ( life4 ,always indicative ( "*1 habit may yet1 to a c]ta9 ext5t1 d u ! greate/ inju/ice1 ?r\gh m]e inadv]t5cy4 ,inde$1 few "y p]sons atta* mu* importance to su* matt]s1 until compell$ by necessity to unle>n1 ) a pa9ful ef=t1 :at has be5 ins5sibly acquir$4 ,p]mit me1 !n1 a few r&om sugge/ions1 int5d$ r to awak5 y\r att5tion to ?is bran* ( a polite education1 ?an to furni% elaborate directions 9 relation to x4 ,judg+ f ! preval5t tone ( social int]c\rse among our c\ntrym51 bo? at home & abroad1 "o might naturally make ! inf]5ce1 t mo/ ( !m reg>d ,rud5ess & ,republicanism z synonym\s t]ms4 ,dep5d ^u x1 t z a p1 we are retrograd+ on ?is po9t4 ,our upp] class--or :at w\ld fa9 be deem$ su*--9 society1 may m successfully imitate ! fa%ionable follies & conv5tional peculi>ities ( ! ,old ,_w1 ?an _! pr$ecessors ^u ! /age ( action did2 b fa%ion is n good bre$+1 any m ?an arrogant assumption1 or a defiant indep5d5ce ( ! am5ities ( life1 is true manl9ess4 ,break+ away f ! c]emoni\s old s*ool ( habit & mann]1 we are rapidly runn+ into ! opposite extreme1 & ! masses :o1 ) little "t or incl9ation = p]sonal reflection1 on su* subjects1 naturally take _! clue1 to "s ext5t1 f ! assum$ expon5ts ( ! laws ( ! fickle goddess1 exagg]at+ ! value ( ! defective models !y seek to imitate1 into ! grosse/ c>icature ( ! :ole1 &1 mi/ak+ rud5ess = ease1 & impud5ce = indep5d5ce1 s defy all ab/ract propriety1 z1 if n to make ! angels weep1 at lea/ to mortify & disgu/ all obs]vant1 ?9k+ m51 ^: love & pride ( c\ntry sees 9 trifles ev51 indications m or less auspici\s to national advancem5t4 ,all ?is defiance ( social re/ra9t1 ?is pr(ess$ contempt = ! suavities & graces t %\ld r$eem exi/5ce f ! complete engrossm5t ( actualities1 is bad en\gh at home2 b its exhibition abroad is d\bly humiliat+ to our national dignity4 ,e ,am]ican :o visits =eign c\ntries1 :e!r z ! accr$it$ (ficial repres5tative ( 8 gov]nm5t1 or simply 9 ! "* ( a private citiz51 owes a duty to 8 native l&1 z "o ( ^? by ! obs]vance ( :om /rang]s are =m+ an e/imate ( ! social & political advancem5t ( ! p :o are mak+ ! great exp]im5t ( ! _w1 & ^u :om ! eyes ( all are fix$ ) a peculi> & scrut9iz+ int]e/4 ,x has be5 well said ( u1 9 ?is reg>d1 t our wor/ slav]y is ! slav]y to ourselves4 ,trammell$ by ! n>r[e/ social prejudices at home1 ,am]icans1 break+ loose f ^! re/ra9ts abroad1 run riot1 l ill-mann]$ s*ool-boys1 sudd5ly releas$ f ! discipl9e :i*1 f its v sev]ity1 prompts !m to indulge 9 ! extreme ( lic5se4 ,?us1 we lately _h acc\nts ( ! humiliat+ conduct ( "s ,am]icans1 :o1 be+ gue/s "o night at ! ,tuil]ies1 actually s f> =got all dec5cy z to intrude _! drunk5 imp]t95ce ^u ! p]sonal obs]vation ( ! ,emp]or6 ,&1 :5 in=m$1 ! next morn+1 t1 at ! in/ance ( _! insult$ ho/1 ! police _h foll[$ !m1 :5 !y left ! palace1 to asc]ta9 :e!r !y 7 n suspici\s *>act]s :o _h surreptiti\sly obta9$ admittance to ! imp]ial fete1 !y are report$ to h pron\nc$ ! intellig5ce ri*6 ,%ame on su* exhibitions6--!y disgrace u nationally4 ,if our c\ntrym5 w\ld be cont5t to le>n f old] peoples on ^! po9ts1 x w\ld be well4 ,9 ! ,elegant & ,ideal ,arts1 9 ,lit]ature1 9 g5]al ,sci5ce1 ! sup]iority ( our pr$ecessors 9 ! hi/ory ( ,progress1 is *e]fully admitt$4 ,c we1 !n1 le>n no?+ f ! matur$ civilization ( ! ,old ,_w 9 reg>d to ! ,art ( ,liv+8 ,%all we defy ! race to :i* we belong1 on ?is po9t alone8 ,?is secret is possess$ 9 greate/ p]fection by ^? :o h longe/ /udi$ its details1 & "s long exi/5t nations :o display little practical wisdom 9 matt]s ( political sci5ce1 are greybe>d sages "h4 ,s !n1 let u le>n f !m :at !y c easily save u ! tr\ble ( acquir+ by difficult exp]im5ts = ourselves1 &1 conc5trat+ our en]gies ^u high] objects1 give !m back a full equival5t = _! k ( ! be/ mode ( s]v+ ! ,l>es1 ! ,muses1 & ! ,graces1 by a successful illu/ration ( ! tru?1 t z a p we are capable ( self-gov]nm5t6 ,we %all1 !n1 no long] h ! wife ( an ,am]ican m9i/] ignorantly invad+ ! ,c\rt ,rules at ,madrid1 by sport+ ! colors sacr$ to royal attire !re1 & s giv+ occasion = national (f5se1 z well z individual conflict1 nor furni% ,pun* ) mat]ial = ! admonitory reflection t ! bond ( family union betwe5 ,john ,bull & 8 c\s9 ,jona?an mu/ be some:at unc]ta9 :5 s small a matt] z ! tie ( a cravat c mat]ially affect ! price ( /ocks6 ,&1 :5 vulg> blu/] & braggadocio are no long] mi/ak5 = ! prop] ass]tion ( national & individual indep5d5ce1 we %all n h an ,am]ican g5tleman :o1 l our ju/ly-di/+ui%$ c\ntryman1 ,george ,peabody1 con/antly exhibits ! mo/ urbane c\rtesy1 alike t[>ds =eign]s & t[>ds ! citiz5s ( ! native c\ntry to :i* 8 life has be5 "o prolong$ paean1 accus$ ( toady+1 because he quietly con=ms to ! social usages ( ! p among :om he lives6 ,b p>don me ^! g5]alities4 ,i h be5 un9t5tionally l$ into !m1 ,i believe1 by my ke5 s5se ( mortification at "s ( ! incid5ts to :i* ,i h allud$4 ,com+ !n to details1 let u1 prim>ily1 resolve to be slaves to no?+ & to no "o--nei!r to o!rs nor to ourselves2 & to endeavor to e/abli% su* habits z %all entitle ea* ( u1 9 ! e/imation ( discrim9at+ obs]v]s1 to ! di/9ctive "n ( g5tleman4 ,con/ant association ) well-br$ & well-educat$ society1 _c be too highly e/imat$ z an assi/ant 9 ! acquisition ( ! attributes ( :i* we propose to speak4 ,a ta/e = su* companion%ip may be s /r5g!n$ by habit z to =m a /rong b>ri] to ! desir$ indulg5ce ( gross] incl9ations4 ,%[ me y\r fri5ds1 & ,i'll tell y :at y are1 is a pi?y ,spani% prov]b4 ,*oose y\rs1 ,i e>ne/ly entreat1 9 e>ly life1 ) a view to self-improvem5t & self-respect4 ,&1 :ile on ?is po9t1 p]mit me to w>n y aga9/ mi/ak+ pret5sion1 weal?1 or position1 = intr9sic m]it2 or ! advantages ( equality 9 elevat$ social rank1 = an equival5t to m5tal cultivation1 or moral dignity4 ,"o ( ! collat]al b5efits result+ f prop] social associations1 w be an escape f ecc5tricities ( mann]1 dress1 language1 etc42 errone\s habits 9 relation to :i*1 :5 once e/abli%$1 (t5 cl+ to a man ?r\gh all ! *anges ( "t & circum/ance4 ,b1 z obs]vation proves t ?is1 ?\gh a safegu>d1 is by no means always a suffici5t def5se1 x is well to resort to v>i\s precautions1 additionally--z a prud5t g5]al n only c>efully inspects ! ramp>ts t gu>d 8 =tress1 b /ations s5t9els1 :o %all be on ! look-out = approa*+ foes4 ,s !n1 my de> boys1 d n reg>d me z desc5d+ to pu]ilities unwor?y ( myself & y1 :5 ,i call y\r att5tion to su* matt]s z y\r attitude 9 /&+ & sitt+1 or any o!r little individualiz+ peculi>ities4 ,"s m5 fall into a habit ( walk+ & /&+ ) _! heads run out be=e !m1 z if d\btful ( _! "r to keep !mselves on a l9e ) _! fell[-creatures4 ,o!rs1 aga91 ei!r elevate ! %\ld]s unnaturally1 or draw !m =w>d s z to imp$e ! full1 heal?ful play ( ! lungs4 ,?is la/ is too mu* ! peculi> habit ( /ud5ts1 & contract$ by /oop+ ov] _! books1 und\bt$ly4 ,!n aga91 y see p]sons sw++ _! arms1 & see-saw+ _! bodies f side to side1 s z to monopolize a good deal m ?an _! rightful %>e ( a cr[d$ ?or\ghf>e1 /eam] cab91 or draw+-room floor4 ,no?+ is m uncom=table ?an walk+ arm 9 arm ) su* a man4 ,he pokes 8 elb[s into y\r ribs1 pu%es y aga9/ pass]s-by1 %akes y l a re$ 9 ! w9d1 &1 p]haps1 knocks y\r hat into ! gutt] ) 8 umbrella--& all ) ! mo/ good-humor$ unconsci\sness ( 8 annoy+ peculi>ity4 ,if y are s un=tunate z to be %ut up 9 a c>riage ) him1 8 re/less prop5sity relieves itself to ! great di/urbance ( ! res]v$ rights ( ladies1 & ! frequ5t impalem5t ^u 8 protrud+ elb[s ( fragm5ts ( fr+e1 lace1 & small *ildr56 ,at table1 if x be possible1 8 neighbors g5tly & gradually )draw f 8 imm$iate vic9ity1 leav+ a cle>+ to 8 undisput$ possession4 ,he usually may be obs]v$ to /oop =w>d1 :ile eat+1 ) 8 plate a good foot f ! cu/om>y locality ( t conv5i5ce1 pu%$ be=e him t[>ds ! middle ( ! table1 & 8 arms s adju/$ t 8 elb[s play out & 91 l ! sweep ( a pair ( o>s4 ,a little seasonable att5tion to ^! ?+s w effectually prev5t a man ( s5se f fall+ into su* peculi>ities4 ,e>ly acquire ! habit ( /&+ & walk+ ) y\r *e/ ?r[n out--y\r head erect--y\r abdom5 rec$+ r ?an protrud+--n lean+ back any m ?an =w>d--) y\r arms sci5tifically adju/$--y\r hat on ! top 7n on ! back1 or on "o side7 ( y\r head--) a self-pois$ & firm1 b ela/ic tread2 n a tramp1 l a w>-horse2 n a /ride1 l a fugitive b&it2 n a m9c+ /ep1 l a conjur] tread+ on eggs2 b1 ) a compact1 manly1 homog5e\s sort ( be>+ & movem5t4 ,:]e !re has be5 any discipl9e at lea/1 if n always1 inkl+s ( "* may be drawn f ^! tok5s 9 ! out] man4 ,= in/ance--! light1 quick1 cat-l /ep ( ,a>on ,burr1 0 z mu* a "p ( ! man z ! ,p&emonium gleam t lurk$ 9 ! dep?s ( 8 d>k1 %ad[$ eyes4 ,i rememb] ! "o *>act]i/ic z di/9ctly z ! o!r1 :5 ,i recall 8 small p]son & peculi> face4 ,s ) ! free1 firm pace by :i* ! noble port ( ,de ,witt ,cl9ton 0 accompani$--"o recogniz$1 at a glance1 ! high intellect1 ! l(ty manhood1 embodi$ !re4 ,cross+ ! legs1 elevat+ ! feet1 l\ng+ on "o side1 loll+ back1 etc41 ?\gh q excusable 9 ! ab&on ( ba*elor seclusion1 %\ld nev] be indulg$ 9 :]e c]emony is prop]ly requir$4 ,9 ! company ( ladies1 p>ticul>ly1 too mu* c>e _c be exhibit$ 9 "o's attitudes4 ,x is !n suitable to sit upright1 ) ! feet on ! floor1 & ! h&s quietly adju/$ be=e "o1 ei!r hold+ ! hat & /ick 7z :5 pay+ a morn+ visit71 or ! dress-hat c>ri$ 9 ! ev5+1 or1 to give ease1 on occasion1 a book1 roll ( pap]1 or ! l4 ,habits ( ref9em5t once e/abli%$1 a man feels at ease--he c tru/ himself1 )\t wat*+1 to be natural--& no?+ conduces m to grace & elegance ?an ?is quiet consci\sness4 ,let me add1 t true com=t1 real enjoym5t are no bett] secur$ "u any circum/ances1 by indulg+ 9 any?+ t is intr9sically unref9$1 & t a c]ta9 habitual self-re/ra9t is ! be/ gu>antee ( ease1 propriety & elegance1 :5 a man w\ld fa9 d entire ju/ice to himself4 ,habits connect$ ) matt]s ( ! table1 z inde$ ) all s5su\s enjoym5ts1 %\ld always be su* z n to sugge/ to o!rs ideas ( m]ely selfi% animal gratification4 ,among m9or *>act]i/ics1 few are s indicative ( g5u9e good-bre$+ z a man's mode ( eat+4 ,^u ,poor ,ri*>d's pr9ciple1 t no?+ is wor? do+ at all t is n wor? do+ well1 "o may v prop]ly atta* "s consequ5ce to ! =mation ( correct habits 9 relation to occasions ( su* v frequ5t recurr5ce4 ,x is well1 !re=e1 to le>n to sit uprightly at table1 to keep "o's individual aids & appliances compactly arrang$2 to avoid all noise & hurry 9 ! use ( ^! conv5i5ces2 nei!r to m9ce1 nor fuss ) "o's food2 nor yet to swall[ x z a boa-con/rictor does 81--roll$ ov] 9 ! m\? & bolt$ :ole2 or worse /ill1 to op5 ! m\?1 to su* an ext5t z to rem9d obs]v]s t alligators are half m\?4 ,eat+ ) a knife1 or ) ! f+]s2 soil+ ! lips2 us+ ! =k or ! f+]s z a too?-pick2 mak+ audible ! process ( ma/ication1 or ( dr9k+2 tak+ s\p f ! po9t ( a spoon2 loll+ =w>d ^u ! table1 or ) ! elb[s ^u ! table2 soil+ ! clo? ) :at %\ld be kept ^u ! plate2 putt+ "o's private ut5sils into di%es ( :i* o!rs p>take2 9 %ort1 ev]y?+ t is odd1 or co>se1 %\ld n[h]e be indulg$ 94 ,cut y\r meat1 or :atev] requires ! use ( ! knife1 &1 leav+ t dang]\s in/rum5t conv5i5tly on "o side ( y\r plate1 eat ) y\r =k1 us+ a bit ( bread to aid1 :5 necess>y1 9 tak+ up y\r food neatly4 ,:5 p>tak+ ( any?+ too ne>ly approa*+ a liquid to be eat5 ) a =k1 z /ew$ tomato1 or cranb]ry1 sop x ) small pieces ( bread2--a spoon is n us$ :ile eat+ meats & _! accompanim5ts4 ,nev] take up l>ge bones 9 ! f+]s1 nor bite ,indian corn f a mammo? e>4 7,9 ! latt] case1 a long cob runn+ out ( a man's m\? on ei!r side1 is sugge/ive ( ! mode 9 :i* ! sn\ts ( dress$ sw9e are adorn$ = m>ket67 ,if y pref] n to cut ! gra9 f ! e>1 break x into small pieces & cut ! r[s l5g?wise1 be=e comm5c+ to eat ?is vegetable4 ,:5 y wi% to s5d y\r plate = any?+1 reta9 y\r knife & =k1 & ei!r keep !m toge!r 9 y\r h&1 or re/ !m ^u y\r bread1 s z n to soil ! clo?4 ,%\ld y h occasion = a too?-pick1 hold y\r napk91 or y\r h&1 be=e y\r m\? :ile apply+ x1 & on no acc\nt resort to ! p]ceptible assi/ance ( ! tongue 9 free+ ! m\? or tee? f food4 ,h suffici5t self-control1 :5 s un=tunate z to be disgu/$ ) any?+ 9 y\r food1 to refra9 f e outw>d manife/ation ( annoyance1 & if possible1 to conceal f o!rs all p>ticipation 9 y\r discov]y4 ,accu/om y\rself to address+ s]vants :ile at table1 9 a l[1 b intelligible tone1 & to a good-natur$ endurance ( _! blund]s4 ,avoid ! appe>ance ( self-engrossm5t1 or ( ab/raction :ile eat+1 &1 = ! sake ( heal? ( m9d & body1 acquire ! practice ( a *e]ful int]*ange ( bo? civilities & ideas ) ^? :o may be1 ev5 tempor>ily1 y\r associates4 ,x is n[ becom+ usual among fa%ionable p 9 ?is c\ntry to adopt ! ,fr5* mode ( conduct+ c]emoni\s d9n]s1 t ( plac+ su* portions ( ! dess]t z w admit ( x1 ^u ! table1 toge!r ) plateaux ( fl[]s1 & o!r ornam5ts1 & hav+ ! previ\s c\rses s]v$ & c>v$ ^u side-tables1 & (f]$ to ea* gue/ by ! att5dants4 ,b x w be long be=e ?is cu/om obta9s g5]ally1 z a daily usage1 ev5 among ! weal?i] classes4 ,x w1 s f> cont9ue r an exception ?an a rule1 t ! art ( c>v+ %\ld be reg>d$ z well wor? acquir+1 bo? z a matt] ( p]sonal conv5i5ce1 & z af=d+ ! means ( oblig+ o!rs4 ,l e o!r habit connect$ ) matt]s ( ! table1 exquisite neatness & discrim9ation %\ld *>act]ize ! display ( ?is g5tlemanly accompli%m5t4 ,aim at dext]\s & rapid manipulation1 & %un ! semblance ( hurry1 labor1 or fatigue4 ,famili>ity ) ! anatomy ( p\ltry & game1 w greatly facilitate ease & grace 9 c>v+4 ,always help ladies ) a remembrance ( ! mod]ation & fa/idi\sness ( _! appetites4 ,if possible1 give !m ! *oice ( selection 9 ! cuts ( meats1 especially ( birds & p\ltry4 ,nev] p\r gravy ^u a plate1 )\t p]mission4 ,a little ( ! fill+ ( f[ls may be put ) portions ( !m1 because t is easily laid aside1 )\t spoil+ ! meat1 z gravy does1 = _m p]sons4 ,all meats s]v$ 9 mass1 %\ld be c>v$ 9 ?9 slices1 & ea* laid ^u "o side ( ! plate1 c>efully avoid+ soil+ ! edge1 or (f5d+ ! delicacy ( ladies1 9 p>ticul>1 by too-ensangu9$ juices4 ,diff]5t k9ds ( food %\ld nev] be mix$ on ! plate4 ,keep ea* portion ( ! accompanim5ts ( y\r meats neatly sep>at$1 &1 :]e y pay = dec5cy & com=t1 take x z a matt] ( c\rse t y\r plate1 knife1 & =k are to be *ang$ z (t5 z y p>take ( a diff]5t di% ( meat4 ,fi% is eat5 ) bread & condim5ts only2 & ! v>i\s k9ds ( meat ) vegetables appropriate to ea*4 ,game1 :5 prop]ly cook$ & s]v$1 requires only a bit ( bread ) x4 ,by ^? :o be/ und]/& ! art ( eat+1 butt] is nev] tak5 ) meats or vegetables4 ,! latt]1 9 _! simple /ate1 z potatoes1 %\ld be eat5 ) salt2 mo/ ( !m ne$ no condim5t1 9 addition to ^? ) :i* !y are dress$ be=e com+ to table4 ,salads1 ( c\rse1 are prep>$ accord+ to individual ta/e2 b ! well-in/ruct$ take butt] at d9n] only aft]1 or z a sub/itute =1 ! c\rse ( pa/ry1 etc4 ) bread1 if at all4 ,! ,engli% make a regul> c\rse ( bread1 *eese1 & butt]1 prec$+ ! dess]t prop]--nuts1 fruit1 etc42 b !y nev] eat bo? butt] & *eese at ! same "t4 ,sk9s ( bak$ potatoes1 r9ds ( fruit1 etc41 etc41 %\ld nev] be put ^u ! clo?2 b bread1 bo? at d9n] & breakfa/1 is plac$ on ! table1 at ! left side ( ! plate1 except x be ! small bit us$ to facilitate ! use ( ! =k4 ,nev] drum ^u ! table betwe5 ! c\rses1 fidget 9 y\r *air1 or ) y\r dress1 or 9 any mann] indicate impati5ce ( due ord] & delib]ation1 or indiff]5ce to ! conv]sation ( ^? ab\t y4 ,a g5tleman w take "t to d9e decor\sly & com=tably4 ,^? ^: subs]vi5cy to any?+1 or any "o1 prev5ts ?is1 are n freem56 ,hold+1 z ,i d1 t ,to enjoy is to obey1 let me call y\r att5tion1 9 ?is connection1 to ! tru? t ! pleasures ( ! table consi/ n s mu* 9 ! quantity eat5 z 9 ! mode ( eat+4 ,a mod]ate am\nt ( simple food1 ?or\ghly & delib]ately ma/icat$1 & p>tak5 ( ) ! agreeable accessories ( quiet1 neatness & social communion1 w n only be m b5eficial to ! physical man1 b af=d m positive enjoym5t1 ?an a l>g] numb] ( di%es1 :5 hurri$ly eat5 9 great] quantities4 ,i h frequ5tly rem>k$ among our "y c\ntrym5 a peculi>ity :i* a mom5t's reflection w conv9ce y is exce$+ly injuri\s to heal?--t ( swall[+ an enorm\s am\nt ( fluid at e meal4 ,reflect t ! human /oma* is sc>cely s l>ge z "o ( ! goblets :i* is repeat$ly empti$ at d9n]1 by mo/ m51 & t all liquids tak5 into t mu*-abus$ organ1 mu/ be absorb$ be=e ! assimilation ( solid food comm5ces1 & y w see1 at once1 :at a violation ( ! natural laws ?is practice involves4 ,"h1 aga91 is "o ( ! evil effects ( ! fa/-eat+ ( fa/ ,am]icans4 ,hurry+ almo/ to fev]i%ness1 at table1 & only half ma/icat+ _! food1 ! assi/ance ( ice-wat] is invok$ to facilitate ! process ( swall[+1 & to allay ! m di/ress+ symptoms produc$ by ha/e & fatigue6 ,be=e we leave ^! little matt]s1 let u return = an in/ant1 to t ( ! position assum$ :ile sitt+4 ,! ,yankee peculi>ity1 s (t5 ridicul$ by =eign]s1 ( tipp+ ! *air back ^u ! two h9d feet1 is n yet obsolete1 ev5 9 our be/ society4 ,occasionally "s un9/ruct$ ru/ic f9ds 8 way into a fa%ionable draw+-room1 :]e mod]n antique furniture1 z ! manufactur]s call x 9 _! adv]tisem5ts1 elicits all ! prov]bial +5uity ( 8 native l&1 to enable him to indulge 9 8 favorite attitude4 ,i ?\ght ,i saw ! gho/ ( my *air6 said a fair fri5d to me1 z soon z a visitor _h left u toge!r1 "o morn+1 n long s9ce4 ,i 0 really di/ress$ by 8 ef=ts to tilt x back--^! fa%ionable *airs are s frail1 & he w\ld h be5 int5sely mortifi$ _h he brok5 x6 ,h y se5 ! la/ ',h>p]1' ,colonel8 ,d n p]mit y\rself1 ?r\gh an indiff]5ce to trifles1 to fall into any unref9$ habits 9 ! use ( ! h&k]*ief1 etc41 etc4 ,bor+ ! e>s ) ! f+]s1 *af+ ! limbs1 sneez+ ) unnecess>y sonor\sness1 & ev5 a too fond & ceaseless c>ess+ ( ! m\/a*e1 are 9 bad ta/e4 ,ev]y?+ connect$ ) p]sonal discom=t1 ) ! m]e physique1 %\ld be z unobtrusively att5d$ to z possible4 ,:5 associat$ ) wom5 ( cultivation & ref9em5t--& y %\ld addict y\rself to no o!r female society--y _c att5d too c>efully to ! niceties ( p]sonal habit4 ,s5sitive1 fa/idi\s1 & v obs]vant ( m9utiae--inde$ (t5 judg+ ( "* by details--y w inevitably lose gr\nd ) ^! discrim9at+ obs]v]s1 if neglectful ( ! trifles t g f> t[>ds con/itut+ ! am5ities ( social life4 ,an elegant mod]n writ] is au?ority = ! fact t ! ,gauls attribut$ to woman1 an additional s5se--! div9e s5se4 ,p]haps ! ,creator may h be/[$ ?is gift ^u ! def5seless sex1 z a c\nt]poise to ! sup]ior /r5g? & p[] ( man1 ev5 z he has giv5 to ! m helpless ( ! l[] creatures swiftness ( motion1 in/ead ( capacity = resi/ance4 ,b be t z x may1 no man %\ld p]mit himself any habit t w n be> ! scrut9y ( ?is div9e s5se--mu* less1 "o t w outrage all its f9e p]ceptions4 ,apropos ( details--,i w take leave to w>n y aga9/ ! swagg]+ mann] t "s "y m51 ^: be>+ is o!rwise unexceptionable1 fall into among /rang]s1 app>5tly ) ! mi/ak5 idea t !y w ?us be/ su/a9 _! claims to an unequivocal position 9 society4 ,s 9 ! sitt+-rooms at hotels1 9 ! pump-rooms at wat]+-places1 on ! decks ( /eam]s1 etc41 p]sons ^: juv5ility entitles !m to be class$ ) ^? :o h nurs]y au?ority = be+ se5 & n he>d1 are frequ5tly ! mo/ conspicu\s & noisy4 ,%all[1 inde$1 mu/ be ! disc]nm5t ( obs]v]s :o conceive a favorable impression ( a "y man f su* an exhibition6 ,9 company1 d n /&1 or walk ab\t :ile o!rs sit1 nor sit :ile o!rs /&--especially ladies4 ,acquire a light /ep1 p>ticul>ly = 9-door use1 & a quiet mode ( conduct+ y\rself1 g5]ally4 ,ladies & invalids w n !n dread y\r pres5ce z dang]\s--l t ( a rampant w>-horse1 ill-taught to ,cap] nimbly 9 a lady's *amb]6 ,if y are fond ( play+ at *ess & o!r games1 x w be wor? y\r :ile to obs]ve y\rself until y h fix$ habits ( entire polit5ess1 "u su* circum/ances4 ,all unnecess>y movem5ts1 e manife/ation ( impati5ce or petulance1 & all exultation :5 successful1 %\ld be repress$4 ,?us1 :ile seek+ amusem5t1 y may acquire self-control4 ,beg9 e>ly to rememb] t heal? & good spirits are easily impair$1 & t habit w mat]ially assi/ u 9 ! pati5t endurance ( suff]+ we %\ld manife/ = ! sake ( ^? ab\t u--att5dants1 fri5ds1 ! bosom-fri5d de>] ?an all1 :om no philosophy c tea* ins5sibility to ! semblance ( unk9dness f "o en?ron$ 9 h] affections4 ,don't fall into ! habit1 because y are a bran* ( ! ,lunettes family1 ( us+ glasses prematurely4 ,/ud5ts are mu* 9 error "h4 ,e "y div9ity-/ud5t1 especially1 seems emul\s ( ?is tr\blesome app5dage4 ,dep5d on x1 ?is is all wrong1 ei!r absurd affectation1 or ignorance equally un=tunate4 ,ladies1 x is said1 are ! read]s ( ,am]ica1 b :o ev] sees ! de> creatures donn+ spectacles 9 y\?8 ,ent] a female college & look = ! glasses t1 7 ! y\?ful devotees ( le>n+ !re assembl$ ( ! o!r sex1 w\ld de=m half ! faces y obs]ve4 ,mu* bett] 7 x to in=m y\rselves ( ! laws ( optics1 & use ! organs n[ s g5]ally abus$ by ! "y1 judici\sly1 re/+ !m1 :5 giv+ indications ( be+ ov]tax$1 r ?an endeavor+ to supply artificial aid to _! natural /r5g?4 ,/ud5ts1 especially1 %\ld always read & write ) ! back to ! light1 s seat$ t ! light falls n ^u ! eyes1 b ^u ! book or pap] be=e !m4 ,t rem9ds me1 too1 h[ important x is t "o %\ld n /oop =w>d m con/antly ?an is necess>y1 :ile engag$ 9 s$5t>y pursuits1 b lean back r ?an =w>d1 z mu* z possible1 ?r[+ out ! *e/ at ! same "t4 ,_m books admit ( be+ rais$ 9 ! h&1 9 aid ( ?is practice1 & ! habit ( ris+ occasionally1 & exp&+ ! *e/1 & /raight5+ ! limbs w be f\nd to relieve ! we>9ess ( ! s$5t>y4 ,b no?+ s effectually prev5ts injury to heal?1 f /udi\s habits1 z e>ly ris+4 ,?is gives "t = ! out-door ex]cise t is s requisite z well z = ! use ( ! eyes by daylight4 ,!re is a great deal ( nons5se mix$ up ) our lit]ature1 :i* seizes ! fancy ( ! "y1 because embodi$ 9 poetry1 or clo!d ) ! *>m ( fiction4 ,( ?is nature is :at we read ab\t1 trimm+ ! midnight lamp1 to se>* = ! ,pi]ean spr+4 ,obey ! ,breezy call ( inc5se-brea?+ morn1 & %e w environ y ) a joy\s b& ( bloom+ ,h\rs1 & guide y gaily & lightly t[>ds sp>kl+ wat]s1 ^: prop]ties are ,k & ,heal?6 ,b if y w\ld habitually rise e>ly1 y mu/ n p]mit e trivial temptation to prev5t y\r also retir+ e>ly4 ,! laws ( fa%ionable life are sorely at v>iance ) ^? ( ,heal?1 on ?is po9t1 z well z ^u _m o!rs2 b1 happily1 !y are n absolute1 & ^? :o h useful purposes to accompli% ea* day1 mu/ )/& ! tyranny ( ?is arbitr>y despot4 ,"t = ! toilet1 = ex]cise1 = intellectual culture & m5tal relaxation1 is ?us be/ secur$4 ,by us+ ! e>li] h\rs ( ea* day = our mo/ imp]ative occupations1 we are f> less at ! m]cy ( cont+5t circum/ances ?an we c become by any o!r sy/em ( life4 ,solitude1 says ,gibbon1 is ! s*ool ( ,g5ius1 & ! advantages ( ?is tuition are mo/ c]ta9ly secur$ be=e ! idl]s ( exi/5ce are abroad6 ,avoid ! habit ( reg>d+ y\rself z an invalid1 & ( tak+ no/rums4 ,a k & obs]vance ( ! rules ( ,dietetics are (t5 bett] ?an ! conc5t]$ wisdom ( a ,disp5s>y1 ab/95ce m effective ?an m$ical applications1 & ! recup]ative p[] ( ,nature1 :5 left to "w out h] own re/oration1 frequ5tly sup]ior to ! mo/ skillful aid ( le>n$ rese>*4 ,b :5 compell$ to avail y\rself ( m$ical assi/ance1 seek t :i* sci5ce & integrity r5d] safe/4 ,no s5sible man1 "o w\ld ?9k1 w intru/ ! be/ boon ( e>? to ! m]ciless exp]im5ts ( unpr9cipl$ & ignorant *>latans1 or cr$ul\sly swall[ quack m$ic9es recomm5d$ by old wom53 & yet1 :ile p employ ! mo/ accompli%$ hatt]1 tailor1 & boot-mak]1 ^: s]vices !y c secure1 !y w give up ! inn] man to ! influ5ce ( su* impositions ^u ! cr$ulity ( humanity6 ,assum+1 z an accept$ tru?1 t x is y\r purpose1 ?r\gh life1 to admit ! rights ( our fair tyrants ,9 c\rt or cottage1 :]esoe'er _! home1 ,i w comm5d to y ! e>ly acquisition ( habits appropriate to our relations to wom5 z _! protectors4 ,9 danc+1 rid+1 driv+1 walk+1 boat+1 travell+1 etc41 etc41--:]ev] ! sexes are br\ght toge!r 9 ?is reg>d 7& :]e are !y n1 inde$1 :5 comm+l$ at all87--obs]ve ! g5tle c\rtesies1 exhibit ! wat*ful c>e1 t g f> t[>ds con/itut+ ! settl$ *>ms ( su* int]c\rse4 ,x is n to be =gott51 z ,i ?9k ,i h be=e rem>k$1 t wom5 judge ( "*1 (t51 f trifl+ details2 ?us1 any well-br$ woman w be able to tell y :i* ( h] acqua9tances habitually removes 8 hat1 or ?r[s aside 8 cig>1 :5 address+ h]1 & :o1 ( all o!rs1 is mo/ wat*ful = h] com=t1 :5 %e is abroad "u 8 escort4 ,be sure1 too1 t ?is same fair "o c\ld confess1 if %e w\ld make a revelation on ! subject1 exactly :at m5 %e %uns because !y break h] fans1 dis>range h] b\quets1 te> h] fl\nces1 t\* h] pa9t+s & pr9ts ) moi/ f+]s 7in/ead ( m]ely po9t+ to "s "p7 h&le delicate bij\t]ie ) d>k gloves1 dance ) uncov]$ h&s1 etc41 etc4 ,b ev5 if y are h] confidant1 %e w n tell y h[ (t5 h] quick s5sibility is w\nd$ by fancy+ h]self ! subject ( ! smirks1 :isp]s1 & kn[+ glances 9 :i* "s m5 indulge :5 gr\p$ ) _! k9dr$ bip$s1 9 society6 ,at ! risk ( subject+ myself to ! *>ge ( repetition1 ,i w endeavor1 be=e conclud+ ?is lett]1 to enum]ate su* ,habits z1 9 addition to ^? ( :i* ,i h already spok51 ,i deem mo/ entitl$ to ! att5tion ( ^? :o are e/abli%+ a sy/em ( life4 ,habits ( read+ & /udy+ once ?or\ghly =m$1 are invaluable1 n only z af=d+ a ready res\rce aga9/ ennui1 or idl5ess1 ev]y:]e & "u all circum/ances1 b z necess>ily involv+ ! acquisition ( k1 ev5 :5 ( ! mo/ desultory "*4 ,x is wond]ful h[ mu* g5]al in=mation may be glean$ by ?is practice ( read+ some?+ :5ev] "o has a few sp>e gra9s ( ! gold-du/ ( ,"t1--m9utes4 ,i once f\nd a rem>kably well-in=m$ woman ( my acqua9tance wait+ to make breakfa/ = h] husb& & me1 ) a little old diction>y op5 9 h] h&4 ,= :at ^w are y look+1 s e>ly8 ,i inquir$1 z ,i discov]$ ! "* ( ! volume %e held4 ,= no "o 9 p>ticul>1 return$ %e1 b "o c always add to "o's /ores f any book1 7 x only 9 ! matt] ( spell+4 ,b ! true way1 ( c\rse1 to d]ive mo/ advantage f ?is enjoym5t is to sy/ematize 9 relation to x1 read+ well-select$ books ) c>e & att5tion suffici5t to enable u p]man5tly to add ! in=mation !y conta9 to our previ\s m5tal possessions4 ,y w only ne$ to be rem9d$ h[ mu* ease & elegance 9 ,read+ al\d dep5d ^u habit4 ,)\t ! ,habit ( ,indu/ry1 good resolutions1 ! mo/ s9c]e desire = self-improvem5t1 & ! mo/ desirable natural gifts1 w be ( comp>atively little avail = ! practical purposes ( exi/5ce4 ,?is unpret5d+ attribute1 toge!r ) ,sy/em & ,regul>ity1 has a*iev$ m = ! good ( ! race1 ?an all ! erratic ef=ts ( g5ius comb9$ly4 ,don't run ab\t1 says a s5sible writ]1 & tell y\r acqua9tances y h be5 un=tunate2 p d n l to h un=tunate m5 = acqua9tances4 ,add to a vigor\s det]m9ation1 a *e]ful _s2 if rev]ses come1 be> !m l a philosoph]1 & get rid ( !m z soon z y c4 ,*e]fulness & ,cont5tm5t1 l e o!r m5tal quality1 may be cultivat$ until !y mat]ially assi/ u 9 endur+ ,! sl+s & arr[s ( outrage\s =tune1 & e>ly att5tion to ! atta9m5t ( ^! m5tal habits is a matt] ( bo? p]sonal & relative duty4 ,*]i% self-respect z1 next to a firm religi\s fai?1 ! be/ safegu>d to respectability & peace ( m9d4 ,entirely consi/5t )--inde$1 9 a degree1 productive ( ! mo/ c>eful consid]ation ( ! rights ( o!rs1 ! legitimate developm5t ( ?is quality w t5d to pres]ve y f unwise confid5ces1 f injudici\s intimacies1 & f gross indulg5ces & unwor?y pursuits4 ,?is w su/a9 y 9 ! manly ackn[l$gm5t ( pov]ty1 if t %all *ance to be y\r lot1 :5 pride & pr9ciple cont5d = ! ma/]y 9 practical matt]s1 & enable y to realize fully1 t ,to be>1 is to conqu] our fate6 ,?is w /r5g!n y to ! endurance ( t :i* no?+ b absolute insignificance c escape--calumny4 ,x w pres]ve y alike f an undue eag]ness 9 def5d+ y\rself f unju/ asp]sion1 & f a s]vile fe> ( ! _w's dread laugh1 f m]it+ & f res5t+ sc&al1 & conv9ce y t its mo/ effectual contradiction consi/s 9 a virtu\s life4 ,by li/5+ to ! dictates ( ?is p[]ful coadjutor ( consci5ce1 y w believe ) ! poet1 t ,honor & ,fame f no condition rise1 & ?us1 ) /raight=w>d & unv>y+ purpose1 illu/rate y\r adoption ( ! motto1 ,act well y\r "p1 !re all ! honor lies6 ,:ile ,i w\ld e>ne/ly c\nsel y to avoid t con/ant self-consci\sness :i* is ne>ly alli$ to vanity & egotism1 if n id5tical ) !m1 y w f9d ! habitual practice ( self-exam9ation greatly conducive to improvem5t4 ,a calm1 imp>tial analysis ( words & actions1 trac+ ea* to _! sev]al motives1 mu/ t5d to assi/ u to "k ourselves1 :i* an anci5t philosoph]1 y may rememb]1 pron\nc$ ! highe/ human atta9m5t4 ,arraign y\rself1 )\t ! advantage ( special plead+1 to borr[ a legal phrase1 at ! b> ( consci5ce1 reg>d+ ?is arbit] z ! voice ( ,div9ity en%r9$ )9 u1 :5ev] assail$ by d\bts respect+ any c\rse ( conduct y h adopt$1 or propose to adopt1 & :]e y are ?us taught to draw ! l9e ( dem>cation betwe5 "r & wrong1 ,let t aye be y\r bord]4 ,9 ?is connection p]mit me to recomm5d ! regul> /udy ( ! ,bible1 & a sy/ematic att5dance ^u public wor%ip on ! ,sabba?4 ,d n read ?is mo/ wond]ful ( books z a task1 nor yet p]mit ! trammels ( e>ly associations1 h]$it>y prejudice1 or bl9d sup]/ition1 to int]f]e ) y\r se>* = ! tru?s conta9$ 9 its pages4 ,try to read ! ,scriptures z y w\ld any o!r book1 ) ! aid ( su* collat]al in=mation z y may be able to obta9 respect+ ! orig9 ( ! sev]al1 & :olly1 di/9ct productions ( :i* x is compos$1 ! au?ors ( ea*1 ! purposes = :i* !y 7 compos$1 &1 9 %ort1 possess y\rself ( e available means ( giv+ reality1 simplicity1 & tru?fulness to y\r inve/igations4 ,/udy ! ,life ( ,*ri/1 z writt5 by ! p]sonal fri5ds :o 7 mo/ con/antly & intimately associat$ ) him4 ,pond] ^u 8 famili> say+s1 rememb]$1 & record$ 9 _! simple memor&a1 by ! unlett]$ m5 :o mo/ frequ5tly li/5$ to !m1 comp>e ! acts ( ,*ri/ ) 8 doctr9es z a tea*]1 & judge = y\rselves :e!r hi/ory1 anci5t or mod]n1 has any p>allel = ! ,p]fection ( ! ,model ?us exhibit$ to ! human race4 ,decide :e!r he 0 n ! only e>?ly be+ :o nev] did an injury1 nev] res5t$ "o done to him1 nev] utt]$ an untru?1 nev] practis$ a deception1 & nev] lo/ an opportunity ( do+ good4 ,hav+ det]m9$ ?is po9t 9 y\r own m9ds1 adopt ?is glori\s patt]n = imitation1 & adh]e to x1 until y f9d a tru] & bett] model4 ,we h no?+ to d 9 judg+ ( ?is matt] ) ! imp]fect illu/rations af=d$ by ! lives ( pr(ess$ imitators ( ,*ri/ ( ! p]fectibility to :i* 8 tea*+s t5d4 ,:y look to indiff]5t copies1 :5 ! great orig9al is ev] be=e u6 ,:y seek 9 ! frailty & fallibility ( human nature a ju/ification ( p]sonal di/ru/ & indiff]5ce8 ,no g5tleman--to come to practicalities aga9--w indulge 9 ridicul+ :at intellig5t1 enlight5$ p]sons receive z tru?1 on any po9t1 mu* less ^u ?is4 ,nor w a well-br$ man p]mit himself ! habit ( be+ late at *ur*--7 x only t ^? :o /& 9 a s]vile relation to o!rs1 are (t5 depriv$ ( "t = suitable prelim9>ies ( ! toilet1 etc41 he w c>efully avoid ?is vulg>ity4 ,! t5d5cy to mat]ialism1 s /rongly *>act]iz+ ! age 9 :i* we live1 produces1 among its p]nici\s collat]al effects1 a disposition to r$uce ,heav5's la/1 be/ gift to man to ! same practical /&>d by :i* we judge ( all matt]s ( ! out] life1--( ea* o!r especially4 ,well might ,burke deplore ! dep>ture ( ! ,age ( ,*ivalry6 ,b n ev5 ! prophetic eye ( g5ius c\ld disc]n ! deg5]acy t 0 to increase s rapidly1 f ! day 9 :i* he wrote1 to ?is4 ,z a m]e matt] ( p]sonal gratification1 ,i w\ld *]i% ! incl9ation to idealize 9 reg>d to ! fair] "p ( creation6 ,!re is en\gh t is /]n1 h>d1 baldly utilit>ian1 9 life2 we h no ne$ to rob ?is "o fair _s ( e poetic attribute1 by sy/em6 ,few habits h s mu* ! effect to elevate u above ! clods we tread plodd+ly ov] 9 ! dre>y highway ( mortal exi/5ce1 z t ( inve/+ woman ) ! pure/1 highe/ attributes ( our common nature1 & be>+ ourselves t[>ds h] 9 accordance ) ^! elevat$ s5tim5ts4 ,& :5 compell$1 9 individual in/ances1 to set aside ^! *]i%$ impressions1 let no?+ induce u to =get t passive1 sil5t =be>ance is our only res\rce4 ,true manhood c nev] become ! active antagoni/ ( def5celessness4 ,i am almo/ a%am$ to rem9d y ( ! gross impropriety ( speak+ loosely & l\dly ( ladies ( y\r acqua9tance 9 ! he>+ ( /rang]s1 ( desecrat+ _! names by m\?+ !m 9 b>-rooms & simil> public places1 scribbl+ !m ^u w9d[s1 record+ !m1 )\t _! p]mission1 9 ! regi/]s kept at places visit$ f curiosity1 etc41 etc4 ,y h no moral "r to take su* lib]ties 9 ?is respect1 z y w\ld n tol]ate 9 ! relation ( bro!r1 son1 or husb&4 ,?9k1 !n1 & speak1 ev]1 ) due rev]5ce ( ^? gu>dian angels1 ,into ^: h&s f fir/ to la/1 ,?is _w ) all its de/9ies1 ,devot$ly by ,heav5 seems ca/6 ,if y det]m9e to con=m y\rselves1 z f> z 9 y lies1 to ! model pres5t$ = y\r imitation by ,him :o said--,be ye1 !re=e1 p]fect1 ev5 z ,i am p]fect1 y w n disreg>d ! cultivation ( a ready sympa?y ) ! suff]+s & trials ( y\r fell[ be+s4 ,9 place ( adopt+ a sy/em t w n only /eel y\r he>t1 b infuse into y\r :ole nature di/ru/ & suspicion1 y w1 l ,him :o w5t ab\t do+ good1 quickly disc]n suff]+1 9 :atev] =m x pres5ts itself1 & m9i/]1 at lea/1 ! balm ( a k9d ^w1 :5 naught else may be (f]$4 ,y w ?us le>n n only to pity ! err+1 b1 p]*ance1 sometimes to ask y\rselves 9 pr(\nd humility--:o ha? made me to diff]8 ,"y m5 sometimes fall into ! impression t a mock+ ins5sibility to human woe is manly--some?+ gr& & di/+ui%$4 ,s !y turn ) l(ty scorn f a />v+ *ild1 make ! emb>rassm5t & di/ress ( a poor "m ) a wail+ infant ! subject ( audible mir? 9 a rail-c>1 or /age-coa*1 ridicule ! peevi%ness ( illness1 ! te>s ( w\nd$ s5sibility1 or ! confessions ( ! p5it5t6 ,n[1 x seems to me1 t all ?is is sup]-human 9 its sublime elevation6 ,my small k ( ! hi/ory ( ! greatly good1 af=ds no p>allels = ! adoption ( su* a cre$4 ,i h read ( a ,h[>d :o t]m9at$ a life devot$ to ! b5efit ( 8 race1 9 a noisome dungeon1 :]e he s\ght to m9i/] to human suff]+2 ( a ,f5elon1 & a ,*ev]us ^: ,ca?olic _s broke ! ?rall+ re/ra9s ( sect>ianism1 9 favor ( g5]al humanity2 ( ! graceful *ivalry & l>ge b5evol5ce ( ,sir ,walt] ,raleigh & ,sir ,philip ,sidney2 ( triumphant soldi]s :o b\nd up ! w\nds & pres]v$ ! lives ( a fall5 foe2 ( a ,wilb]=ce1 a ,pease1 & a ,fa!r ,ma!w2 ( ,leigh ,ri*mond1 ,reg9ald ,heb]1 & ,rob]t ,hall2 ( ! p>able ( ! good ,sam>itan1 & ( its ,div9e ,au?or--& ,i believe ! mass ( mank9d agree ) me 91 at lea/1 an ab/ract admiration = ! *>act]s ( ea*6 ,& ?\gh no great a*ievem5ts 9 ! cause ( ,philan?ropy may be 9 our p[]1 ?\gh no mighty de$s may embalm our memories amid ! imp]i%able records ( ,"t1 let u n ov]look ^? small acts ( k9dness1 ^? trifl+ pro(s ( sympa?y1 :i* all h at comm&4 ,a look1 a ^w1 a smile--:at talismanic p[] d ev5 ^! sometimes possess6 ,rememb]1 !n1 t1 ----,heav5 decrees ,to all ! gift ( m9i/]+ to ease6 ,9 close association ) ! wi% to m9i/] to ! happ9ess ( o!rs1 z f> z 9 u lies1 is t ( avoid+ e self-indulg5ce t may int]f]e ) ! com=t or ! rights ( o!rs4 ,h5ce ! cultivation ( good-humor1 & ( habits ( neatness1 ord]1 & regul>ity4 ,prompt$ by ?is rule1 we w n smoke 9 ! /reets1 9 rail-c>s1 on ! decks ( /eam]s1 at ! entrance ( conc]t & lecture rooms1 or 9 p>lors frequ5t$ by ladies4 ,we w n ev5 =get t neglect ( matt]s ( ! toilet1 9 ! nice/ details1 may r5d] u unpleasant companions = ^? accu/om$ to fa/idi\sness ^u ^! po9ts4 ,to ! importance ( well-regulat$ habits ( ,ex]cise1 ,temp]ance1 & ,relaxation1 ,i h already call$ y\r att5tion 9 a previ\s ,lett]4 ,no?+ t5ds m effectually to ! production ( g5u9e indep5d5ce1 ?an p]sonal ,economy4 ,no habit w m fully enable y to be g5]\s z well z j1 & to gratify y\r bett] impulses & m ref9$ ta/es1 ?an ! ex]cise ( ?is uno/5tati\s art4 ,rememb] t meanness is n economy1 any m ?an x is integrity4 ,to be wisely economical requires ! ex]cise ( ! reflective faculties unit$ ) practical exp]i5ce1 self-d5ial1 & moral dignity4 ,rightly view$1 !re is no?+ 9 x degrad+ to ! noble/ nature4 ,punctuality bo? 9 pleasure & 9 bus9ess engagem5ts1 is alike due to o!rs1 & ess5tial to p]sonal conv5i5ce4 ,y w1 p]haps1 h obs]v$ t ?is 0 "o ( ! di/+ui%+ traits ( ,wa%+ton4 ,somebody says--,c]emony is ! ,p>adise ( ,fools4 ,! same may be said ) equal tru?1 ( sy/em4 ,to be truly free1 "o %\ld n be ! slave ( any "o rule1 nor ( _m comb9$4 ,sy/em1 l o!r ag5cies1 if judici\sly regulat$1 mat]ially aids ! e/abli%m5t ( good habits g5]ally1 & ?us places u beyond ! dom9ion ( ,circum/ance1 t unspiritual god4 ,sir ,jo%ua ,reynolds us$ to rem>k t ,no?+ is d5i$ to well-direct$ ef=t4 ,let ,p]sev]ance !n1 be unit$ ) ,excelsior 9 y\r practical cre$4 ,i ?9k ,i h made "s allusion to ! ,art ( ,conv]sation4 ,let me make assurance d\bly sure1 by ! emphatic recomm5dation ( practice 9 ?is elegant accompli%m5t4 ,all m5tal acquisitions are ! bett] secur$ by ! habit ( putt+ ideas into words4 ,by ?is process1 ?\ght becomes cle>]1 m tangible1 s to speak1 & new ideas are actually eng5d]$1 :ile we are giv+ expression to ^? previ\sly 9 our possession4 ,9 addition to ! individual advantage accru+ f ?is excell5t mode ( tra9+ y\rselves = easy & effective extemporane\s public speak+1 x %\ld n be ov]look$1 z af=d+ ! means ( conf]r+ bo? pleasure & b5efit ^u o!rs4 ,taciturnity & self-engrossm5t1 y may rem>k1 are n ! prom95t *>act]i/ics ( ! favorites ( society4 ,nor does ! practice ( ready speak+ necess>ily int]f]e ) habits ( ,reflection & ,obs]vation4 ,on ! contr>y1 ! m5tal activity ?us promot$1 naturally leads to ! accumulation ( intellectual mat]ial by e available means4 ,discrim9ation 9 judg+ ( "*1 & true k ( ! _w1 )\t :i* all ab/ract k is comp>atively ( little avail1 c nev] be atta9$ except ?r\gh ! p]sev]+ ex]cise ( ^! p[]s4 ,%all ,i v5ture to rem9d y1 my de> "y fri5ds1 t ! manife/ation ( respect = mis=tune1 suff]+1 & age1 may become "o ( y\r attributes by ! =ce ( habit /r5g!n+ good impulses4 ,w y ?9k me defici5t 9 utilit>ianism if ,i recomm5d to y a cultivation ( ! p[] to disc]n ! ,beautiful1 z a p]petual s\rce ( pure & exalt$ enjoym5t8 ,h>d1 gr9d+1 s\l-trammell+1 is ! dom9ion ( real life2 w we be less wor?y ( our immortal de/9ies1 t we *]i% an inn] s5se1 by :i* we readily p]ceive moral beauty1 %9+ z a ray f ! v alt> ( ,div9ity1 or ! tok5s ( ! pres5ce ( t ,div9ity af=d$ by ! wond]s ( ! natural _w8 ,let u n be m]e bea/s ( burd51 s lad5 ) ! c>es1 ! anxieties1 or ev5 ! duties ( life1 z to h no eye = ! unobtrusive1 b (t5 fragrant & lovely fl[]s1 t bloom along ! mo/ neglect$ ( our daily pa?s4 ,speak+ ( ! ,beautiful1 rem9ds me t ours is ! only civiliz$ l& :]e ! ae/hetical p]ceptions ( ! p are n a suffici5t safegu>d to ! pres]vation ( ,works ( ,art1 9 _! humble/ z well z mo/ magnific5t exhibitions4 ,no?+ %ort ( ! brutaliz+ influ5ce ( a ,reign ( ,t]ror w tempt a ,p>isian populace to ! desecration ( ^! expressions ( ref9em5t1 ta/e1 & beauty2 :ile among u1 n ev5 an ornam5tal pal+1 inclos+ a private resid5ce1 or ! colonnade ( a public edifice1 escapes />+ tok5s ( ! pres5ce ( ?is go?ic b>b>ism 9 our mid/4 ,y w sc>cely ne$ to be caution$ aga9/ conf\nd+ m]e curiosity ) a lib]al & enlight5$ obs]vation ( life & mann]s4 ,all ^? indications ( undue curiosity respect+ ! private affairs ( o!rs1 express$ by li/5+ to conv]sation n int5d$ = ! g5]al e>1 wat*+ ! asides ( society1 glanc+ at lett]s address$ to ano!r1 or ask+ direct que/ions ( a p]sonal nature1 are unmi/akable pro(s ( ignorance ( ! rules ( poli%$ life1 ?\gh !y are n z repreh5sible z evil-speak+1 a love ( sc&al1 or ! practice ( violat+ ei!r ! confid5ce ( fri5ds or ! sacr$ness ( private conv]sation4 ,?\gh a va/ diff]5ce is creat$ 9 ?is respect by diff]5ce ( temp]am5t1 yet no man c hope to acquire ! degree ( self-possession t %all fit him = a successful enc\nt] ) ! ev]-v>y+ em]g5cies dem&+ its illu/ration1 )\t repeat$ & re-repeat$ /ruggles & discomfitures4 ,b s invaluable is ! treasure1 s ess5tial to ! legitimate ex]cise ( e faculty ( our be+1 t defeat %\ld only r5d] m indomitable ! w to d1 ! s\l to d>e1 9 p]sev]+ endeavors to secure its p]man5t acquisition4 ,let me impress ^u y ! tru? t self-possession is ! legitimate result ( a well-discipl9$ m9d1 & t x is prop]ly express$ by a quiet & mode/ be>+4 ,9 conclusion1 let me e>ne/ly & affectionately assure y t ! =mation ( "r habits1 ?\gh necess>ily att5d$1 = a "t1 by failures1 difficulties1 or disc\ragem5ts1 w ev5tually prove its own all-suffici5t rew>d4 ,habitude ( ?\ght1 language1 appo9tm5t1 & mann] t %all entitle y to claim ,! good old "n ( ,g5tleman1 once y\rs1 & y w be arm$1 po9t ( pro(1 aga9/ ! exact+ caprici\sness ( fa%ion1 & =ev] exempt$ f ! tortures (t5 inflict$ ^u ! s5sitive1 by ! insidi\s invasions ( self-di/ru/6 99 99 99 99 99 ,/roll+ ?r\gh ! ,cry/al ,palace at ,london1 soon aft] x 0 op5$1 ) a "y fell[-c\ntryman1 he sudd5ly broke out )--,w y j look at t fell[1 colonel8 ,turn+ & foll[+ ! direction indicat$ by 8 eye 7n 8 f+] or walk+-/ick1 he 0 too well-br$ to po9t67 ,i disc]n$1 9 a diff]5t "p ( ! build+1 ,que5 ,victoria1 accompani$ by ,pr9ce ,alb]t & two ( ! royal *ildr51 exam9+ "s articles 9 ! ,am]ican ,dep>tm5t4 ,v ne> ! /opp+-place ( ?is di/+ui%$ p>ty1 a repres5tative ( ! univ]sal ,yankee nation1 _h /ation$ himself--p]haps 9 a semi-(ficial capacity--^u ! apex ( "s elevation1 ) 8 hat on1 & 8 long legs dangl+ d[n 9 front1 ne>ly on a level ) ! heads ( pass]s-by4 ,we c\ld n he> ! words ( h] ,maje/y1 b x 0 app>5t t %e address$ "s inquiry to him ( ! legs4 ,fir/ eject+ a torr5t ( tobacco-juice f 8 m\?1 & roll+ away ! huge quid t ob/ruct$ 8 utt]ance1 he delib]ately proce$$ to give ! explanation desir$1 reta9+ n only 8 position1 b 8 hat1 ! :ile6 ,meantime1 z soon z ! ,que5 comm5c$ address+ ?is p]son1 h] ,royal ,consort remov$ 8 hat1 & rema9$ uncov]$ until %e aga9 mov$ on4 ,i %all n soon =get ! face ( my companion4 ,%ame & indignation cont5d$ = ! ma/]y on 8 burn+ *eek6 ,good ,g----1 ,colonel6 he exclaim$1 to ?9k ( su* a m]e brute z t be+ reg>d$ z a fair specim5 ( ! advance ( civilization among u6 ',tis en\gh to make a dec5t man disclaim 8 bir?right "h6 ,& yet1 ,i h little en\gh to boa/ ( myself6 ,only ?9k ( my tak+ "s ,engli% g5tlem5 :o 7 9 ,new-,york a mon? or two ago1 to see our p>ks 7heav5 save ! m>k67 among o!r objects ( int]e/ 9 ! city6 ,ye/]day1 ,sir ,john ----1 :o 0 "o ( ! p>ty1 drove ab\t ,london ) me1 & took me also to ,k5s+ton ,g>d51 ,/4 ,james' & ,reg5t's ,p>ks6 ,i don't "k :at w\ld tempt me aga9 to und]go ! ?+6 ,i r ?9k ,i am effectually cur$1 h5ce=? & = ev]1 ( any incl9ation to boa/ ( any?+ :atev]1 p]sonal or national6 99 99 99 99 99 ,z y are ! only 'g5tleman ( elegant leisure' 9 ! family1 at pres5t1 ,h>ry1 suppose y take ^! girls to ,new ,york = a week or two4 ,= my "p1 x's z mu* z ,i c d to provide money = ! exp$ition1 said y\r uncle ,william to me1 "o ev5+4 ,oh1 d1 de> uncle ,hal6 exclaim$ ,ida1 ) great vivacity1 sitt+ d[n on a l[ /ool at my feet1 & clasp+ h] h&s ^u my knee1 we always love de>ly to g ) y any:]e1 y are s good to u4 ,yes6 broke 9 ,william junior1 uncle ,h>ry spoils y s completely by indulg5ce t ,i c d no?+ ) y4 ,y're a mo/ unruly set1 at home & abroad4 ,a sudd5 twit* at ! end ( 8 cravat effectually demoli%$ ! elegant tie ^u :i* ! "y g5tleman prides himself1 z little ,jule1 :o 0 close beside him1 pret5d+ to get h] ,fr5* lesson1 & _h p]petrat$ ! mis*ief1 cri$ out--,:at's ! reason1 !n1 t y always take u all along1 :5 y g out 9 ! woods1 & (f to ! %ore--hey1 ,mr4 ,willie8 ,d be quiet1 *ildr51 int]rupt$ ,ida1 reprov+ly2 n[1 uncle de>1 won't y take u8 ,i want "s new traps badly4 ,:at k9d ( traps8--m\se traps8 ,man traps1 to be sure6 ,well1 t's hone/1 at lea/1 ,puss4 ,my purposes are m murd]\s ?an ,ida's1 said ,cornelia1 laugh+2 ,i want to buy a new mankill]1 z ,willie calls !m4 ,x's too late 9 ! season = mantillas1 rem>k$ ,ida1 pr(\ndly4 ,a fa%ionable cloak w s]ve ,cornelia's purpose equally well1 return$ h] fa!r1 quietly4 ,&1 l ! mantle ( *>ity1 x w hide a multitude ( s9s1 *im$ 9 h] bro!r4 ,y\r runn+ comm5t>ies are highly edify+1 my de> nephew1 said ,i1 & at ! same mom5t a l>ge r$ rose hit him full on ! nose4 ,x 0 soon arrang$ t y\r fair c\s9s %\ld accompany me to ! ,empire ,city 9 a few days1 & ,i1 accord+ly1 sat d[n at once1 & wrote to ! ,metropolitan = rooms4 ,:at glori\s times "m & ,i w h1 ,i ov]he>d ,william exclaim4 ,i %all take ,jule "u my especial protection1 & he> h] ,fr5* lessons regul>ly4 ,no y won't1 ei!r1 return$ t "y lady1 ) great _s2 & ,i wi% y'd /op ty+ my curls toge!r1 & m9d y\r own affairs4 ,no d\bt y'll make noise en\gh to kill ma & me1 :ile ,corne & ,dade are gone1 drumm+ on ! piano1 & sp\t+ y\r ,lat9 spee* be=e ! draw+-room glass4 ,all ,i wi% is1 t uncle ,hal wasn't go+ away--he nev] lets y torm5t me4 ,z we 7 ent]+ ! d9+-room ( our hotel1 on ! day ( our arrival1 our fri5d ,gov]nor ,s---- jo9$ u1 &1 aft] %ak+ h&s1 9 8 usual cordial way1 ) u all1 said1 z he c\rte\sly took ,cornelia's h& & fold$ x )9 8 arm1 ,w y all[ me to att5d y1 ,miss ,lunettes8 ,colonel1 by y\r leave4 ,miss ,ida1 w y let a lonely old fell[ jo9 y\r p>ty8 ,:]e d y sit1 ,colonel8 ,we h b j arriv$1 ,i repli$1 b our seats are1 ( c\rse1 res]v$2 let me secure a seat = y ) u1 if possible4 ,ida1 rema9 "h a mom5t ) ,cornelia & ,gov]nor ,s----2 & pres5tly1 f9d+ ! prop] p]son1 ! /ew>d1 or :atev] ! man ( d9+-room affairs is call$1 ,i arrang$ ) him to seat u toge!r1 )\t int]f]+ ) o!r p>ties4 ,:ile ,i 0 tak+ my s\p1 ,i became sudd5ly consci\s t some?+ 0 annoy+ y\r c\s9 ,cornelia1 :o sat betwe5 me & ,s----4 ,glanc+ at h] face1 ,i saw !re1 9 addition to a height5$ color1 an expression ( m+l$ con/ra9t & hauteur1 q inconsi/5t ) h] usual graceful self-possession & animation4 ,mak+ "s g5]al rem>k to h]1 & %[+ no signs ( curiosity1 ,i began quietly to ca/ ab\t me = ! cause ( ?is unwont$ di/urbance4 ,turn+ my head t[>ds ,ida1 ,i ov]he>d h] say+1 playfully1 ?\gh 9 an und]tone1 to ! s5ator1 ) :om %e 0 already emb>k$ ^u ! tide ( talk3 ,he rem9ds me ( an exquisite c\plet 9 an old val5t9e ( m9e3 ',are n my e>s z long z o!r asses'1 pray8 ,don't ,i surpass all o!r asses at a bray8' ,i 0 n long 9 detect+ ! secret cause ( ,cornelia's av]t$ face & ,ida's sportive quotation4 ,see "h1 ,john1 get me "s col' slaw & unions1 w y--"r (f1 %\t$ a "y man seat$ a little bel[ u1 on ! opposite side ( ! table4 ,i wi% y c\ld h se5 ! half-repress$ wond] depict$ 9 ! c\nt5ance ( ! s]vant ?us address$1 z he glanc$ at ! piece ( ,mack]el a la maitre d',hotel1 z ! bill ( f>e call$ ! fi% on 8 plate4 ,oh1 = a ,hog>? to d ju/ice to ! figure t _h arre/$ my att5tion6 ,! face 0 n bad1 p]haps4 ,a m]ry1 d>k eye1 lit up ) ! v _s ( mis*ief & impud5ce2 a tol]ably high1 b n>r[ =ehead2 ?ick1 wild-look+ black hair1 p>t$ on ! top ( ! head1 & bu%y :isk]s--add l>ge1 h&some tee?1 display$ by full1 r$1 ev]-laugh+ lips1 & y h ! physiognomy4 ,b ! dress6 ,ye p[]s ( e "n & grace1 aid my poor endeavors to describe 8 toilette6 ,a high %irt-coll>1 fl>+ wide f ! ?roat1 by ! pugnaci\s manife/ations ( ! /urdy :isk]s a=esaid2 a fla%y neckclo?1 ti$ 9 v broad b[s1 & ) ! long ends laid (f pretty well t[>ds ! tips ( ! %\ld]s2 a velvet wai/coat1 ( l>ge patt]n & />+ colors1 cross$ by a heavy gold *a91 f :i* dangl$ a gold-m\nt$ eye-glass1 broad ruffles to 8 %irt1 fa/5$ ) huge /uds ( ?ree oppos+1 b equally brilliant colors6 ,a %9+ ,holl&-l95 du/-coat complet$ ?is unique co/ume4 ,pres5tly1 "s "o at a di/ance sudd5ly attract$ ! rov+ eyes ( our h]o1 & he began ! mo/ significant telegraph+ ) h&s & head1 design$1 app>5tly1 to p]suade ! o!r to come & sit by him4 ,turn+1 z if by accid5t1 ,i saw a "y man1 ne> ! entrance ( ! room1 %ak+ 8 head v positively 9 ! negative4 ,b ?is 0 no quietus to our neighbor1 :o half rose f 8 seat4 ,n room = ! g5tleman "h1 sir1 said a major domo1 com+ up4 ,yes !re is1 too1 pl5ty ( room6 ,if y w\ld j move a leetle1 ma'am--s1 pu%+ at ! *air ( an eld]ly woman1 :o seem$ sudd5ly to gr[ m sl5d] ?an ev]1 & at ! same "t hit*+ 8 own ne>] to t ( ! p]son next him on ! o!r side1 t w d1 fam\sly6 ,n[1 wait]1 a plate6 ,i hope ,i don't cr[d y1 sir to ! g5tleman next him1 we don't we> hoops y "k6 c keep tight )\t !m6 ,! la/1 9 a :isp]1 l a boatswa9's :i/le ^u :i* ! respectable female1 :o illu/rat$ ! ma!matical def9ition ( a po9t1 bridl$ & r$d5$ ) virtu\s indignation4 ,luckily ! table 0 n z closely fill$ z x (t5 is1 & 9 mu* less "t ?an x takes me to describe ! sc5e1 ! triumph ( ! y\? 0 complete1 & a well-dress$1 g5tlemanly-look+ man came =w>d1 seem+ly ) consid]able reluctance4 ,h[ are y1 ,fr$1 h[ are y8 ,"r glad to see y1 'pon my s\l--sit d[n6 ,:5'd y get 98 ,left all ! folks well8 ,!re 0 no avoid+ he>+ ?is tide ( que/ions1 p\r$ out 9 a l\d1 hil>i\s tone1 t rose ov] ! subdu$ murmur ( ord9>y conv]sation1 l ! notes ( a bugle1 s\nd+ amid ! twitt]+ ( ! fea!r$ t5ants ( a grove4 ,app>5tly q unconsci\s t any "o else 9 8 vic9ity possess$ p[]s ( he>+ & see+1 & :olly unobs]vant ( ! elevat$ eye-br[s ( "s ( 8 neighbors1 & ! significant looks & ill-suppress$ smiles ( ! s]vants1 ! "y man ran on ) details ( 8 own private affairs1 int]rogations respect+ ^? ( 8 companion1 int]sp]s$ ) l\d & multipli$ directions to ! att5dants4 ,f my s\l ,i piti$ 8 victim6 ,deep] & deep] grew ! flu% ( %ame & emb>rassm5t 9 8 h&some face1 m & m laconic & l[-voic$ 8 replies1 & m uneasy 8 re/less movem5ts & glances4 ,by & by two huge glasses ( foam+ /rong-be] made _! appe>ance4 ,beau ,brummel's celebrat$ say+--,a g5tleman may port2 b he nev] malts1 cross$ my m9d4 ,) due def]5ce to ?is high au?ority1 = my "p1 ,i ?9k a glass ( ,london br[n-/\t1 or ,scot* ale1 a pleasant accompanim5t to a bit ( cold meat & bread1 :5 "o is incl9$ to sup2 b tak+ be] at d9n] is q ano!r affair4 ,well6 !re 0 a little lull = a "t1 only to be foll[$ by a new s5sation4 ,"o ( ! quick1 galvanic movem5ts ( ! nondescript ov]set a full bottle ( w9e1 j z x 0 plac$ betwe5 himself & 8 fri5d1 & he 0 9 ! act ( say+1 ,if y don't dr9k be]1 ,fr$1 take "s--by ?und] t's too bad6 ,! d>k-color$ liquor p\r$ ov] ! table-clo?1 &1 divid+ into num]\s little /reamlets1 div]g$ 9 e direction f ! p>5t s\rce4 ,s]vants hurri$ =w>d ) napk9s to /ay ! progress ( ! flood1 ! g5tleman next our h]o coolly damm$ up ! /ream t mo/ al>m+ly ?reat5$ 8 safety1 ) a piece ( bread1 & ! sl5d] female1 ^: slight pret5tions to bread? _h be5 s unc]emoni\sly ignor$1 fidget$ uneasily "u ! table1 z ?\gh appreh5sive t ! p5etrat+ p[]s ( ! invad+ foe might be work+ 9 ambu%1 to ! detrim5t ( h] light-hu$ drap]y4 ,b ! face ( ! "y /rang]6 ,x 0 positively mottl$6 ,8 v =ehead1 be=e smoo? & fair1 sudd5ly sugge/$ ! idea t he 0 j recov]+ f ! smallpox6 ,meantime1 our little p>ty 7 quietly pursu+ ! ev5 t5or ( _! respective d9n]s4 ,sudd5ly ,i miss$ ,s----4 ,:at has become ( ! ,gov]nor8 said ,i to ,cornelia1 9 an "u-tone4 ,a s]vant call$ him away1 return$ %e1 9 ! same unnoticeable mann]4 ,! next mom5t ,i aga9 rem>k$ ! same peculi> movem5t t[>ds me & ! same expression ( c\nt5ance1 t _h arre/$ my att5tion :5 we fir/ sat d[n4 ,a woman's quick in/9ct nev] deceives h]6 ,app>5tly unhe$+1 ,i li/5$4 ,dev'li% h&some6 l h] air6--w\ldn't object to tak+ ! seat myself1 by ,george6 caught my e>4 ,i ?9k t "y man und]/ood ! fix$ look ) :i* ,i reg>d$ him = ! space ( ab\t half a m9ute6 ,i 0 q sure 8 companion did4 ,by ?is "t1 ! dess]t 0 on ! table4 ,:]e're y go+1 ,fr$8 y a9't done8 %\t$ ! ,hoosi]1 or :atev] he 04 ,i h an engagem5t--,i'll see y aga91 repli$ ! g5tleman ?us address$1 spr++ up1 & elud+ ! deta9+ grasp ( 8 p]secutor1 quickly made good 8 escape4 ,no soon] 7 we seat$ 9 "o ( ! p>lors1 ?an ,ida's p5t-up m]rim5t bur/ =?4 ,did y he> :at t poor "y man said1 :5 ! o!r comm5c$ read+ ! bill ( f>e1 uncle1 said %e1 j be=e he d>t$ out ( ! room8 ,:at1 9 p>ticul>1 d y ref] to1 my de>8 ,i he>d a great deal m ?an ,i wi%$4 ,o1 ,i mean :5 ! speak+-trumpet1 z ,gov]nor ,s---- call$ him1 %\t$ out--'fric&eau de veau6--,:at's he1 ,fr$8 ,d tell a fell[4' ,he 0 pick+ 8 tee? at ! "t1 ) a l>ge goose-quill1 ) all ! fea!rs on6 ,well1 :at 0 ! answ]8 ,! poor m>tyr 01 by t "t1 r$uc$ to ! calmness ( despair1 repli$ y\r c\s91 laugh+2 he answ]$1 ) a mean+ air1 ,i ?\ght1 ',a calf's head6--"o ( ! entrees6' ,corne1 ,i hope y did n lose ! full effect ( ! great gre5 & orange-color$ pea*es spr9kl$ ov] ! ve/ ( y\r admir]4 ,love at fir/ sight1 my de>6 ,nev] saw a m unmi/akable smitation6 ,:at a triumph6 ,y\r fir/ conque/ s9ce y\r arrival 9 ,new ,york1 ,i believe1 ,miss ,lunettes6 lisp+ affect$ly1 & b[+ ) mock def]5ce4 ,ida1 y'll be ov]he>d6 ,i'm a%am$ ( y1 return$ ! /ately ,cornelia1 ) an air ( (f5d$ propriety4 ,x w nev] d1 ,puss1 said ,i2 ,corne is "r4 ,b1 ,corne1 :at happ5$ to ! s5ator8 ,h[ c\rte\s he is6 exclaim$ ! "y lady1 ) sudd5 en?usiasm4 ,a s]vant came & :isp]$ to him--',miss ,lunettes1' said he1 turn+ to me1 '! only man 9 ! _w :o c\ld tempt me f y\r side--my be/ fri5d--asks = me on important bus9ess4 ,w y p]mit me to leave y1 aft] reque/+ ! honor ( att5d+ y8' ,( c\rse1 ,i ass5t$4 ',make my apologies to ,miss ,ida & ,colonel ,lunettes1' said he1 z we %ook h&s1 ',i am v un=tunate4' ,h[ quietly he slipp$ away1 said ,ida2 ,i knew no?+ ( x1 until he 0 gone4 ,well-br$ p are always quiet1 rem>k$ ! eld] si/]1 significantly4 ,oh1 de> me6 retort$ ,ida1 color+4 ,well1 x's too mu* to expect ( any "o1 n to laugh at su* a nondescript specim5 ( humanity z t "y man4 ,! next morn+1 be=e ,i left my room1 a c>d 0 br\ght to me1 inscrib$ ) ! "n ( ,fr$]ick ,h4 ,all[ay1 & inclos$ ) ! foll[+ note3 ,! son ( "o ( ,colonel ,lunettes' old fri5ds begs leave to claim ! honor ( 8 acqua9tance1 & w d himself ! pleasure to pay 8 respects1 at any h\r1 ?is morn+1 t w be mo/ agreeable to ,colonel ,lunettes4 ,metropolitan ,hotel1 ,w$nesday ,morn4 ,a half-reviv$ remembrance ( a face once famili>1 _h haunt$ me at ! d9n] table ! day be=e1 :5ev] ,i *anc$ to cat* ! eye ( ! victimiz$ y\? ,i h allud$ to4 ,i 01 !re=e1 n unprep>$ to f9d him id5tical ) ! au?or ( ?is note4 ,a c]ta9 con/ra9t 0 ev9c$ by 8 mann]1 :5 ! fir/ complim5t>y phrases 7 ov]4 ,at l5g? 8 emb>rassm5t f\nd expression4 ,i am n sure1 ,colonel ,lunettes1 said he1 t ,i %\ld h v5tur$ to intrude ^u y ?is morn+--mu* z ,i desir$ to make ! acqua9tance ( a g5tlem5 ( :om ,i h s frequ5tly he>d my fa!r speak--_h ,i n wi%$ to make an apology1 or at lea/ an explanation---- ,he hesitat$1 & ! mottl$ color ( ! day be=e mantl$ ov] 8 +5u\s face4 ,i ha/5$ to say some?+ polite4 ,y are v good1 sir--really--sc&al\sly z t "y fell[ behav$--he is n )\t r$eem+ qualities4 ,my acqua9tance ) him is slight1 & entirely accid5tal4 ,"o ( our successful ,we/]n speculators1 & a v good-he>t$ fell[--b sadly 9 ne$ ( poli%4 ,s ,i p]ceiv$1 return$ ,i1 gravely1 nor is t all4 ,"o c p>don ignorance mu* m readily ?an impud5ce4 ,v true1 sir4 ,i only hope t ,i 0 n s un=tunate z to incur y\r displeasure4 ,i--p]mit me to express ! hope t ! ladies ( y\r p>ty did n reg>d me z 9 ! mo/ remote way implicat$ 9 an int5tion to annoy !m1 & 8 voice actually trembl$ ) manly e>ne/ness4 ,by no means1 my de> "y fri5d2 by no means4 ,i assure y1 on ! contr>y1 t y _h our sympa?y 9 y\r di/ress--comic z x 04 ,! int5se ludicr\sness ( ! affair n[ seem$1 = ! fir/ "t1 to take full possession ( ! p]ceptive faculties ( my new acqua9tance4 ,:5 our mutual m]rim5t _h 9 "s degree subsid$1 ,i invit$ him to d9e ) u1 unless he pref]r$ to resume 8 seat ( ! day be=e4 ,heav5 =bid6 exclaim$ he1 ) great vivacity2 ,i %\ld h left ?is h\se to-day1 if t fell[ _h n--he is gone1 ,i am rejoic$ to say4 ,x 0 arrang$ t ! son ( my old fri5d1 z he inde$ 01 %\ld meet me 9 ! draw+-room a few mom5ts be=e d9n]1 & be pres5t$ to y\r c\s9s4 ,s we p>t$4 ,almo/ ! fir/ p]son ,i saw z ,i 0 ent]+ ! public draw+-room1 to jo9 my nieces1 be=e d9n]1 on t day1 0 "y ,all[ay4 ,he 0 evid5tly await+ me1 &1 ^u my recogniz+ him by a b[1 at once advanc$4 ,y are punctual1 ,i see1 ,mr4 ,all[ay1 said ,i1 z we seat$ ourselves2 a v good trait1 9 a "y man6 ,i fe>1 sir1 !re is little m]it 9 be+ punctual ) su* a rew>d 9 anticipation1 repli$ he1 laugh+ pleasantly1 & b[+ to ! ladies1 z he spoke4 ,our new acqua9tance1 v prop]ly1 (f]$ 8 arm to ! y\ng] si/]1 & ,i1 ( c\rse1 prec$$ !m ) ! eld]1 & ?\gh1 :5 we 7 seat$ toge!r1 he 0 q too well-br$ to conf9e ei!r 8 att5tions or 8 conv]sation to ,ida1 ,i mu/ say t ,i h n (t5 se5 two "y p become m readily at ease 9 ea* o!r's society ?an my lively favorite1 & ! son ( my old fri5d4 ,!y seem$ to f9d ea* o!r out by intuition1 & talk$ toge!r 9 ! mo/ animat$ mann] p]mitt$ by _! unv>y+ reg>d = decorum4 ,_! ne>e/ neighbors 7 n di/urb$ by _! mir?fulness1 nor c\ld p]sons seat$ opposite !m he> _! conv]sation1 & yet ,all[ay 0 evid5tly fa/ be+ remun]at$ = ! *agr9 & emb>rassm5t ( 8 previ\s d9n]4 ,uncle ,hal1 said ,cornelia1 lean+ t[>ds me1 z we sat toge!r on a s(a1 aft] leav+ ! table1 glanc+ r\nd to be sure t ,ida he>d h]1 don't y ?9k ,m9nesota g5tlem51 g5]ally1 mu/ be r susceptible8 ,h] si/]1 turn+ ,! trembl+ lu/re ( h] dewy eyes ^u ! quizzical speak]1 0 int]rupt$ 9 ! spirit$ rejo9d] %e evid5tly m$itat$1 by ! return ( ,all[ay1 :o _h be5 up to 8 room = a p5cil-sket* ( ! ,falls ( ,m9nehaha 7betwe5 ,/4 ,paul's & ! ,falls ( ,/4 ,an?ony1 y "k7 :i* he told u he _h made on ! spot1 a few days be=e leav+ 8 ,we/]n home4 ,h[ beautiful x mu/ be !re6 exclaim$ ,ida1 delight$ly4 ,& y are tak+ ?is to y\r "m6 ,x rem9ds me ( a ',panorama ( ! ,we/]n ,wilds1' ,i ?9k x 0 call$1 to :i* papa took u 9 ,new ,york1 la/ spr+4 ,i don't "k :5 ,i saw any?+ s lovely6 ,i _h no j conception be=e ( ! magnific5ce & v>iety ( ! sc5]y ( ! f>-,we/4 ,:y1 my de>1 said ,i quietly1 j = my own amusem5t1 & to wat* ! effect ^u all p>ties1 y seem s *>m$ ) ^! sket*es ( ! ,we/1 t ,i ?9k ,i mu/ try & %[ y ! orig9als by-&-by4 ,h[ w\ld y l to g ) me to look aft] my ,we/]n inve/m5ts next mon?8 ,j l uncle ,hal6 ,i he> m ?an "o ( y cry+4 ,he always plays ! mis*ief among ! "y folks6 ,s1 to puni% y\r imp]t95ce1 ,i %all say no?+ 9 p>ticul>1 ( ! sudd5 light t %one 9 ! f9e eyes ( our new fri5d1 nor ( ! en?usiasm ) :i* ,ida clapp$ h] h&s & bravo$ my proposition4 ,/ill m1 ,i am by no means sure t ,i %all feel ju/ifi$ 9 tell+ y :at came ( all ?is 9 ! future4 ,aft] a :ile1 "s o!r "y m5 came to speak to ! girls1 & ,all[ay1 mode/ly )draw+1 l+]$ ne> me1 z if wi%+ to address me4 ,a lady 0 say+ some?+ to me at ! mom5t4 ,:5 %e _h f9i%$ speak+1 ,i turn$ to my "y fri5d4 ,colonel ,lunettes1 said he1 9 ! mo/ polite & respectful mann]1 ! ladies in=m me t !y are to g ) y to see "s pictures1 9 ! morn+4 ,w y p]mit me to att5d !m8 ,receiv+ my ass5t1 he add$1 ,my pres5t mode ( life af=ds few facilities = ! inspection ( works ( ,art2 & ,i am s m]e a tyro1 too1 t ,i %all be happy to h ! b5efit ( y\r cultivat$ ta/e4 ,i d>e say ,mr4 ,all[ay c\ld in/ruct u all1 int]pos$ ,ida1 t is1 si/] & me4 ,uncle ,lunettes has sp5t s _m ye>s abroad1 t he is1 ( c\rse1 q au fait 9 all su* ?+s4 ,at :at h\r d y propose go+1 ladies8 inquir$ ,all[ay4 ,twelve o'clock 0 fix$ ^u4 ,i %all h great pleasure 9 aga9 meet+ y all at t "t1 said ,all[ay1 &1 z he %ook h&s ) me1 he add$1 ) a significant smile1 ,i w endeavor to be q punctual1 ,colonel6 ,:o is t f9e-look+ "y man1 ,colonel ,lunettes8 ask$ ! lady ) :om ,i _h be5 conv]s+1 z ,i reseat$ myself at h] side4 ,8 mann]s are rem>kably easy & graceful = s "y a p]son4 ,:at a contra/ he is to "y ,j----1 !re1 :o1 ) all ! advantages ( education1 =eign travel1 & good society1 is1 & always w be1 a cl[n6 ,j look at him1 n[1 talk+ to ^? girls6 ,sitt+1 ( c\rse1 ^u two legs ( 8 *air1 & pick+ 8 tee? ) a p5-knife6 ,:at w\ld be ! consequ5ce1 said ,i1 if he %\ld lose 8 balance & fall backw>d1 ) 8 m\? op5 9 t way1 & 8 knife held by ! tip end ( ! h&le1 pois$ ^u 8 tee?8 ,x looks really dang]\s1 don't x1 comm5t$ ! same sl5d] female1 ^: slight manife/ations _h int]e/$ me1 at d9n]1 ! day be=e--b ,i suppose he is s us$ to x t---- ,a sudd5 movem5t arre/$ fur!r philosophical speculation1 on ! "p ( ?is pr(\nd obs]v] ( life & mann]s1 & a "y lady ^: fl\nces _h be5 sadly torn by ! v *air ^u ! occupant ( :i* %e 0 comm5t+1 pass$ hurri$ly out ( ! room1 ) h] disord]$ dress ga!r$ up 9 bo? h&s4 ,! next morn+1 "s "t be=e ! h\r appo9t$ = our visit to ! ,dusseldorf ,gall]y1 a s]vant br\ght me ! foll[+ note3 ,mr4 ,all[ay regrets extremely t an unexpect$1 b imp]ative1 engagem5t1 deprives him ( ! anticipat$ pleasure ( accompany+ ! ,misses & ,colonel ,lunettes ?is morn+4 ,w ,colonel ,lunettes oblige ,mr4 ,all[ay by mak+ 8 complim5ts acceptable to ! ,misses ,lunettes1 toge!r ) ! mo/ s9c]e expressions ( 8 disappo9tm5t8 ,,metropolitan ,,hotel1 ,?ursday ,morn+4 ,i am s sorry6 exclaim$ ,ida1 :5 in=m$ ( ?is4 ,uncle ,hal is always beau en\gh1 b ! m ! m]ri]1 y "k1 de> uncle1 add$ %e1 l9k+ h] arm 9 m9e1 & look+ artlessly up into my face4 ,y are q "r1 my de>1 said ,i4 ,i l y\r frankness1 & ,i am sorry to lose ,all[ay myself4 ,z ,i 0 go+ out ( ! ,ladies' ,entrance ) y\r c\s9s1 ,i p]ceiv$ my "y fri5d support+ ! /eps ( a pale1 emaciat$ g5tleman1 :o c\gh$ viol5tly1 & walk$ ) difficulty1 ev5 f ! c>riage to ! door1 ?\gh su/a9$ on ! o!r side also by an eld]ly lady4 ,i drew ! girls aside1 t !y might pass un9t]rupt$ly4 ,i hope y are well ?is morn+1 ladies1 said ,all[ay1 rais+ 8 hat1 z he caught sight ( u4 ,good morn+1 ,colonel ,lunettes4 99 99 99 99 99 ,good morn+1 aga91 ladies6 said a *e]ful1 b subdu$ voice beh9d u1 z ! girls & ,i 7 seat$ toge!r1 exam9+ ! m]ry ,w9e-ta/]s ( ! ,gall]y1 aft] hav+ devot$ "s "t to subjects ( a m elevat$ moral tone4 ,we turn$ our heads simultane\sly4 ,good morn+1 sir1 said ,all[ay1 = x 0 he2 ) y\r leave1 ,i w jo9 y n[4 ,y\r c\s9s made room = him betwe5 !m4 ,i am s happy n :olly to lose ?is1 said he1 b[+ to ea* ( ! ladies4 ,i fe>$ ,i c\ld n meet y "h ev5 z e>ly z ?is4 ,we w\ld h wait$ = y1 int]pos$ ,ida2 :y didn't y tell u8 ,i did n ?9k = a mom5t ( tak+ su* a lib]ty1 return$ ! "y man4 ,x w\ld1 p]haps1 h int]f]$ ) y\r o!r engagem5ts4 ,inde$1 ,i sc>cely hop$ to f9d y "h1 b c\ld n d5y myself ! pleasure ( com+ 9 se>* ( y4 ,:i* is y\r favorite picture "h1 ,miss ,lunettes8 ,i he>d ,all[ay ask pres5tly4 ,come & see1 return$ %e1 &1 ris+1 %e add$1 come1 si/]--uncle1 we w return1 d n di/urb y\rself4 ,loit]+ along t[>d !m1 a :ile aft]1 ,i rem>k$1 z ,i approa*$1 ! expressive faces ( ! gr\p1 & _! graceful attitudes1 z !y discuss$ ,cornelia's favorite1 & reflect$ h[ mu* ! poetry & beauty t environ y\?1 :5 ref9$ by nature & poli%$ by education1 surpass ! highe/ a*ievem5ts ( art4 ,:at innoc5ce 9 t face6 ,:at dewy s(tness 9 ! /eadfa/ eyes6 exclaim$ ,cornelia4 ,! v %oes h an appropriate expression6 de> little bird6 "o c't help lov+ h]1 & want+ to "k all ab\t h]4 ,if %e 7 n deaf & dumb1 said h] cavali]1 ,i am sure %e w\ld rise & make a c\rtesy to su* flatt]+ admir]s6 ,i am gett+ dreadfully jeal\s ( h]6 ,y ne$n't be1 z f> z ,i am conc]n$1 retort$ ,ida2 = my "p1 ,i don't l t br[n /uff dress6 ,%e isn't fix$ up a bit1 z *ildr5 always are1 :5 !y sit = _! portraits4 ,& %e tripp$ away to take ano!r look at h] especial admiration--! ,peasants ,return+ f ! ,h>ve/-field1 :i* is1 inde$1 a gem4 ,:at does ,miss ,ida mean8 inquir$ ,all[ay1 smil+ly1 ( h] si/]4 ,i am sure ,i don't "k1 return$ ,cornelia1 %e is full ( s5tim5t1 :i* %e always endeavors to hide4 ,) y\r p]mission ,i w g & ask h]1 said ! admir] ( ! truant1 & b[+ politely to u bo?1 he foll[$ ,ida4 ,i w j add1 "h1 t ,i le>n$ aft]w>ds1 accid5tally1 & n ev5 remotely ?r\gh him1 t ! p]sons ) :om we met ,all[ay t morn+1 7 ! "m & bro!r ( t scapegrace we fir/ saw him )4 ,!y _h come to ,new ,york ) ! und]/&+ t he w\ld meet !m !re1 at an appo9t$ "t1 & assi/ 9 ! c>e requir$ by 8 dy+ relative2 b ?is promis+ y\? _h sudd5ly left ! city1 )\t leav+ any clue to 8 proce$+s1 probably1 9 pursuit ( "s pretty face1 :i*1 l ,cornelia's1 happ5$ to attract 8 att5tion4 ,luckily1 ! poor "m le>n$ t ,all[ay1 :o 0 slightly kn[n to h]1 0 9 ! city1 & appeal$ to him = assi/ance--) :at success may be inf]r$ f ! little incid5t ,i h n>rat$4 99 99 99 99 99 ,x has always be5 a matt] ( m>vel1 ) ! le>n$ 9 su* matt]s1 h[ ,sir ,walt] ,scott accompli%$ su* ,h]culean lit]>y labors 9 conjunction ) ! dis*>ge ( s _m public & social duties4 ,z he himself us$ to say1 he long _h a troop ( dragoons gallop+ ?r\gh 8 head1 to :i*1 z _! comm&+ (fic]1 he devot$ mu* att5tion2 he 0 %]iff ( ! c\nty--79 ! dis*>ge ( ! duties ( ?is (fice1 by ! way1 he us$ to m>* ?r\gh ! /reets ( ! %ire-t[n1 dur+ c\rt t]m1 array$ 9 a g[n & bag wig1 at ! head ( 8 posse comitatus1 greatly to 8 own amusem5t & t ( 8 fri5ds7--& rem>kable = ! mo/ urbane & diffusive hospitality4 ,aft] he ceas$ to be ! ,great ,unkn[n1 or r1 aft] he 0 id5tifi$ ) t celebrity1 ,abbots=d became ! resort ( innum]able visitors1 attract$ ?i!r by curiosity1 int]e/1 or fri5d%ip4 ,n only 8 beautiful resid5ce1 b ! num]\s po9ts ( sc5]y & ! sup]b ru9s 9 ! neighborhood ( ,abbots=d1 :i* _h be5 r5d]$ classic by 8 magic p51 7 to be inspect$ by ^! gue/s1 & ,scott always seem$ to h "t = a gallop among ! hills1 an excursion to ,dryburgh & ,melrose ,abbey1 a pilgrimage along ! banks ( ! romantic riv] he has help$ to immortalize1 or a lively *at ) ! ladies aft] d9n]4 ,& he nev] _h t air ( pre-occupation t s (t5 *>act]izes lit]>y m51 9 g5]al society4 ,he took "p 9 ! mo/ g5ial & he>ty mann]1 9 ! conv]sation ( ! mom5t1 br++ 8 full quota to ! common /ock ( mir?1 anecdote & je/4 ,i c almo/ see him1 z ,i write1 sitt+ 9 ! mid/ ( a social circle1 9 8 draw+-room1 trott+ ! curly-pat$ little son ( ,mrs4 ,hemans1 :o 0 at ,abbots=d on a visit1 ) h] si/] & ?is *ild1 ^u 8 /rong knee1 & s++1 ,*>ley my d>l+1 my d>l+1 ,*>ley my d>l+1 at int]vals1 = ! amusem5t ( ! little fell[4 ,i *anc$1 too1 to accompany him1 :5 he att5d$ ! poetess to h] po/-*aise1 on ! morn+ ( h] dep>ture1 & _h occasion to rem>k 8 c\rte\s hospitality to ! la/4 ,!re are "s p]sons1 said he1 ) 8 cordial smile1 z he (f]$ 8 h& at p>t+1 :om "o e>ne/ly desires to meet aga94 ,y1 madam1 are "o ( ^?4 ,b ,i am q =gett+ ! object t induc$ my recurr5ce to ^! well-rememb]$ sc5es4 ,9 answ] to "s lead+ rem>k ( m9e1 reg>d+ ! wond]ful v]satility ( 8 fa!r-9-law1 address$ to ,mr4 ,lockh>t1 z we /ood toge!r contemplat+ ! ivy-mantl$ walls ( ,dryburgh1 he in=m$ me ( ! secret ( 8 extraord9>y a*ievem5ts ) ! p53 ,:5 y meet him at breakfa/1 said ,mr4 ,lockh>t1 he has already1 z he expresses x1 'brok5 ! neck ( ! day's "w'--he writes 9 ! morn+4 ,es*ew+ ! indulg5ces ( late ris+ & slipp]$ ease 7at ! la/ he rails incont95tly71 he is up ) ! l>k--by half pa/ f\r or five1 dresses z y see him at a lat] h\r1 9 out-door co/ume1 visits ! /ables1 & !n sets himself resolutely to "w4 ,by n9e o'clock1 :5 he jo9s u1 he has accompli%$ ! labors ( a day1 almo/4 ,8 correspond5ce alone mu/ occupy an imm5se deal ( "t1 said ,i4 ,& yet1 return$ my companion1 ,sir ,walt] makes x a rule to answ] e lett] on ! day ( its reception4 ,x mu/ be an urg5t cause t int]f]es ) ?is habit4 ,& ,i am (t5 a/oni%$ at ! l5g? & c>eful composition ( 8 replies to ! qu]ies ( lit]>y correspond5ts1 z well z to 8 lett]s ( fri5d%ip4 ,"o w\ld suppose 8 heal? mu/ be impair$ by su* sev]e m5tal labor1 ,i answ]$4 ,8 *e]ful temp]1 & 8 p[] to leave c>e beh9d him 9 8 /udy1 are a great assi/ance to him1 repli$ ,mr4 ,lockh>t1 mov+ t[>ds our horses1 z he spoke--b "h1 he add$1 smil+ly1 lay+ 8 h& on 8 saddle1 "h is 8 gr& pres]vative4 ,x mu/ be f\l wea!r1 inde$1 ev5 = our ,nor!rn l& ( mi/s & cl\ds1 t keeps him f 8 daily all[ance ( fre% air4 ,sir ,walt] is an accompli%$ horseman1 ,i obs]ve1 said ,i1 z we resum$ our ride4 ,y may well say t6 exclaim$ 8 son-9-law1 laugh+4 ,i wi% y c\ld h se5 him at ! head ( 8 troop ( horse1 *>g+ an imag9>y foe4 ,only ! o!r day1 8 favorite /e$ broke ! arm ( a groom :o attempt$ to m\nt him2 & yet1 9 ,sir ,walt]'s h&s1 he is z docile z ne$ be4 ,!re seems to be "s secret und]/&+ betwe5 him & 8 horses & dogs4 ,?is v horse1 ?\gh he w nev] p]mit ano!r man to m\nt him1 seems to obey 8 ma/]'s behe/s ) real pride z well z pleasure4 ,i believe he w\ld kneel to receive him on 8 back1 7 he bidd5 to d s4 99 99 99 99 99 ,dipp+ into an in/ructive & pleasant1 ?\gh no long] new book1#ad ! o!r day1 ,i came across ! foll[+ passage3 ,br\gham has record$ t ! p]oration ( 8 spee* 9 ! ,que5's case--8 celebrat$ def5ce ( ,que5 ,c>ol9e aga9/ h] bea/ly husb&--0 writt5 no less ?an t5 times be=e he ?\ght x fit = s augu/ an occasion4 ,! same is probably true ( simil> passages 9 ,web/]'s spee*es2 x is kn[n to be s ( ,burke's4 ,:at d y ?9k ( su* examples ( indu/ry & p]sev]ance z ^!1 "y g5tlem58 #ad ,sket*es ( ,re=m & ,re=m]s1--by ,h4 ,b4 ,/anton4 99 99 99 99 99 ,/ep 91 ma'am1 /ep 91 if y please1 said our ,jehu1 op5+ ! door ( a /age-coa*1 9 :i* ,i 0 mak+ a j\rney ?r\gh a region n !n p5etrat$ by mod]n improvem5ts1 w\ld y l ! back seat8 ,beside him /ood a slightly-=m$1 delicate-look+ girl1 9 a hesitat+ attitude4 ,i _c ride backw>ds )\t be+ ill1 said %e1 timidly1 & ,i--,i %all be sorry to di/urb any "o1 b ,i w\ld l to sit by a w9d[4 ,a "y man :o 0 sitt+ on ! middle seat ) me imm$iately alight$1 to make room = ! m conv5i5t entrance ( ! /rang]1 &1 z he did s1 ! driv] said decid$ly--,%all be oblig$ to ask ! g5tlem5 on ! back seat to accommodate ! lady4 ,a l[-br[$1 surly-look+ "y fell[1 :o sat ne>e/ ! door ( ! vehicle1 on ! seat designat$1 dogg$ly kept 8 place1 mutt]+ some?+ ab\t hav+ ! fir/ claim1 fir/ come1 fir/ s]v$1 etc4 ,see+ h[ matt]s /ood1 a good-natur$1 f>m]-l look+ old man1 :o occupi$ ! o!r end ( ! seat1 call$ out *e]ily1 ,! "y woman is welcome to my place1 if ,i c only get out ( x6 & he began at once to suit ! action to ! ^w4 ,by ?is "t ! be=e pale face ( ! "y girl 0 pa9fully flu%$1 & %e said1 9 a l[1 deprecat+ tone1 ,i am v sorry to make s mu* tr\ble4 ,no tr\ble at all1 ma'am--none at all6 ,j rea* me y\r h& & ,i'll help y up--t's x6 ,i am mu* oblig$ to y1 sir--v mu*6 ,i hope y w f9d a good seat = y\rself1 said ! recipi5t ( 8 k9dness1 g5tly4 ,no d\bt ( x6 return$ he ( ! *e]y voice4 ,i a9't at all sorry to *ange a little--!m back seat's plaguy cramp$ up6 ,!y say1 add$ he1 settl+ himself next ! boot1 t ! front seat's ! easie/ ( all4 ,"o ?+1 !re's m room /ret*+ 8 legs ) an air ( inf9ite relief betwe5 ^? ( 8 opposite neighbors1 a deuc$ sight6 ,take y\r f>e1 gem'm51 cri$ a bu/l+ p]sonage1 at ?is mom5t4 ,:at is ! f>e f "h to ,o----8 inquir$ ! /ation>y bip$ 9 ! corn] beh9d me4 ,six %ill+s1 ,york money1 0 ! ready response4 ,six %ill+s6 gr[l$ ! o!r2 seems to me !re's great extortion all 'long ?is road4 ,ye/]day ,i paid out ?ree doll>s1 h>d money--twelve %ill9' = lodg9'1 supp]1 & breakfa/1 back "h to ,g----6 ,take y\r f>e n[1 sir1 int]rupt$ ! bu/l+ little man at ! door1 /epp+ ^u ! :eel1 9 sublime indiff]5ce to ! mutt]$ ana!mas1 half address$ to him4 ,:at "n1 sir8--prep>+ to write on ! way-bill--always1 sir6 x is rulable--always put d[n ! "n4 ,! l[ voice ( ! lady1 :5 %e 0 rea*$1 9 due ord]1 0 almo/ lo/ 9 ! grumbl+ kept up by ! agreeable occupant ( ! corn] seat4 ,! mo/ amus+ comm+l+ ( opposite s\nds rea*$ my e>s1 some:at l ! s(t tones ( a di/ant flute1 & ! gr[l+--n l\d1 b deep--( a hungry ma/iff4 ,julia ,pet]s--takes (f ! silv]1 by ?und]6--,is my b&-box put on8 "h a *9k+1 z ( money c\nt$1 & !n a hurri$ fumbl+ appe>$ to take place 9 ! deepe/ dep?s ( v>i\s pockets4 ,h[ soon w we be !re1 9 silv]y murmurs--,by ,george6 ,i swe> ,i b'lieve ,i lo/ two %ill9'6--,be=e d>k6 *im$ 9 ! flute-notes4 ,i am glad to he> x6 ,i'll be hang$ if any "o %all come x ov] me6 surg$ ov] ! musical ripple4 ,:5 y /op at my bro!r-9-law's1 conclud$ ! s(t] voice1 9 ?is unique duet4 ,hav+ be5 sometime on ! w+1 ,i fell into a doze1 z we proce$$4 ,z ,i r\s$ myself1 at l5g?1 ! "y man :o _h alight$ to make room = ! entrance ( ,miss ,pet]s1 :isp]$1 ,t "y lady seems v ill--:at c we d = h] relief8 ,a mom5t's att5tion conv9c$ me t ! poor ?+ 0 horribly /age-sick4 ,:5 %e appe>$ to rally a little1 ,i turn$ r\nd to h]1 & said1 t ,i tru/$ %e w\ld all[ me to r5d] h] any s]vice 9 my p[]4 ,=c+ a smile1 %e ?ank$ me1 & repli$ t %e w\ld soon be bett] %e ?\ght1 add+1 9 a /ill l[] tone1 t ! smell ( tobacco always affect$ h] v s5sibly4 ,?is la/ rem>k 0 at ! "t un9telligible to me1 b ,i aft]w>ds le>n$ t ! animal on ! same seat ) h] _h regal$ himself ^u ! vile/ ( cig>s :ile ,i 0 napp+1 & t ! only attempt at an apology he _h (f]$ 0 a mumbl$ rem>k t1 z ! w9d blew ! smoke out ( ! /age1 he s'pos$ no "o hadn't no objections6 ,despite ! hope express$ by my suff]+ neighbor1 %e did n get bett]1 b cont9u$ to endure a mo/ exhau/+ ordeal4 ,e dec5t man 9 ! coa* seem$ to sympa?ize ) h]1 ! r t %e s evid5tly tri$ to make ! be/ ( x1 & to avoid annoy+ o!rs4 ,e "o _h a diff]5t rem$y to sugge/1 b1 un=tunately1 none ( !m available1 z !re 0 no /opp+ place ne>4 ,?\gh a some:at exp]i5c$ travell]1 my +5uity c\ld1 until we %\ld /op1 effect no m ?an dispos+ my l>ge wooll5 %awl s z to aid 9 support+ ! we>y head ( ! poor *ild4 ,z soon z we rea*$ ! next place = *ang+ horses1 ,i sprang out1 9 common ) ! o!r pass5g]s1 &1 inquir+ = ! ne>e/ druggi/1 ha/5$ to procure a little reliable br&y4 ,hav+ previ\sly arrang$ a *ange ( seats ) ! h>mless /ripl+ :o _h ?us f> occupi$ ! middle back seat1 ,i ent]$ ! /age1 & quietly told ! "y lady t1 z !re 0 no "o ( h] own sex abo>d1 ,i %\ld claim ! privilege ( age1 & prescribe = h]1 if %e w\ld p]mit me4 ,?is is n a pleasant dose1 ,i mu/ w>n y1 said ,i1 (f]+ h] a s+le teaspoonful ( cle> br&y1 b ,i c safely promise y relief1 if y w swall[ x2 ?is is a nice1 clean glass1 too1 ,i add$1 smil+ly1 = ,i well knew h[ mu* t assurance w\ld enc\rage my pati5t4 ,i d n "k h[ to ?ank y suffici5tly1 sir1 said ! "y lady1 /riv+ to speak *e]fully1 z %e attempt$ to raise h] head4 ,tak+ ! tumbl]1 ) a trembl+ h&1 %e bravely swall[$ my prescription4 ,i mu/ own %e gasp$ a little aft]w>ds1 b ,i c\ld n all[ h] ! relief ( wat]1 )\t nullify+ ! prop] effect1 s ,i assi/$ h] 9 remov+ h] bonnet 7:i* ! good-natur$ f>m]1 :o _h re-ent]$ ! coa* ) me1 c>efully p9n$ ^u ! l9+ ( ! vehicle1 :]e x w\ld safely sw+71 & 9 envelop+ h] head 9 h] veil1 adju/+ h] %awl com=tably ab\t h]1 & wrapp+ my own ab\t h] feet4 ,if ,i become y\r physician1 said ,i1 z ,i /oop$ to make ! latt] process m effectual1 y mu/ all[ me ! "r to d z ,i ?9k be/4 ,i %all be only too mu* oblig$ by y\r k9dness1 sir1 return$ %e4 ,all ,i fe> is1 t y w give y\rself unnecess>y tr\ble on my acc\nt4 ,! g5tleman don't seem to ?9k x's no tr\ble1 int]pos$ ! old f>m]1 'ta9t nev] no tr\ble to good-he>t$ folks to help a fell[-cretur 9 di/ress6 ,i wi% my wife 0 "h2 %e kn[s a great sight bett] ?an ,i d1 h[ to take c>e o' sick folks4 ,i am sure1 repli$ ! invalid1 if k9dness c\ld make p well1 ,i %\ld be re/or$4 ,i feel myself greatly indebt$ to y1 g5tlem54 ,! slight color call$ to h] *eek by ! g5u9e feel+ ) :i* %e utt]$ ^! words1 0 by no means decreas$1 z %e gracefully accept$ ! (f]+s ( ! y\? :o _h fir/ call$ my att5tion to h] indisposition4 ,com+ up to ! side ( ! /age1 ne> h]1 he express$ ! hope t %e 0 feel+ bett]1 &1 say+ t he _h kn[n sea-sickness reliev$ by lemon-juice1 pres5t$ a f9e1 fre% lemon1 & a sup]b c>nation-p9k1 & quickly )drew4 ,mr4 ,b5ton--t ,i he>d him tell ! way-bill-man 0 8 "n--lo/ some?+ 9 n he>+ & see+ all ,i did ( ! pleasure he be/[$ by 8 gifts2 b he _h 8 rew>d1 z he re-seat$ himself ne> u4 ,y did n give me an opportunity to ?ank y = y\r polit5ess1 sir1 ! lady ha/5$ to say1 ) a pretty1 half-%r9k+ mann]1 ,i am s mu* oblig$ to y = ! fl[]6 x is s spicy & refre%+1 & s v beautiful4 ,a v indiff]5t apology = a b\quet1 return$ ! g5tleman1 all ,i c\ld f9d1 h[ev]4 ,i am v happy if x af=ds y ! slighte/ gratification4 ,no soon] 7 we fairly on our way aga91 ?an ,i insi/$ ^u support+ ! head ( my fair pati5t ^u my %\ld]1 assur+ h] t t5 m9utes' sleep w\ld complete ! cure already begun 9 h] case4 ,%e blu%$1 & hesitat$ a little1 ^u ! plea t %e w\ld tire me4 ,all[ me to be ! judge ( t1 ,i answ]$1 ) "s gravity1 & p]mit ! fre$om ( an old man4 ,) ?is1 ,i plac$ my arm firmly ab\t h] slight =m1 &1 )\t m ado1 ! languid head dropp$ ^u my %\ld]4 ,i v soon _h ! satisfaction to discov] t tir$ nature's sweet re/or] _h come to my assi/ance1 & to disc]n ! return ( "s natural color to ! pallid face ( ! poor suff]]2 s ga!r+ h] %awl m closely ab\t h]1 & dispos+ myself m effectually to support my light burd51 ,i ma9ta9$ my vigil until ! sudd5 /opp+ ( ! vehicle ar\s$ u all4 ,! lady gets out "h1 cri$ ! driv]1 op5+ ! door1 &1 ?r\gh ! obscurity t _h n[ ga!r$ ab\t u1 ,i dimly disc]n$ ! outl9es ( ! small dwell+ 9 front ( :i* we 7 at a /&4 ,9 ano!r mom5t1 ! door 0 flung hurri$ly op51 & a g5tleman ha/5$ =w>d to receive my fair *>ge1 :o1 not)/&+ ! confusion ( ! mom5t1 f\nd "t to ackn[l$ge ! insignificant att5tions %e _h receiv$ f h] travell+ companions1 mu* m w>mly ?an !y des]v$4 ,our la/ glimpse ( my int]e/+ pati5t1 reveal$ h] fold$ closely 9 ! arms ( a lady1 :o appe>$ 9 ! light$ passage1 & embrac$1 simultane\sly1 by sev]al curly-head$ *ildr51 :o clung to h] dress1 & hung ^u h] neck ) manife/ & noisy delight4 ,we lumb]$ along1 across a d>k1 cov]$ bridge1 up hill & d[n1 & !n ,i rea*$ my de/9ation1 = ! nonce1 ! ,new ,york ,hotel1 z ! little tav]n ( ! village ( ,b---- 0 gr&-eloqu5tly /yl$4 ,well1 ,i a9't sorry we're arrove6 exclaim$ ! elegant "y man1 ) ^: c\rtesy ( nature my /ory op5$4 ,george6--/ret*+ 8 unga9ly limbs ^u ! por* ( ! h\se--won't "s tipple be f9e8 ,hotel tipple's good en\gh = me6 ,be=e ,i c\ld decide 9 my own m9d :e!r ?is la/ decl>ation 0 int5d$ z a fl+ at me1 = n giv+ ,miss ,pet]s a mat* = 8 disgu/+ tobacco-smoke1 f ! b> ( ! /age-h\se1 :5 ,i came to ! rescue 9 h] s]vice1 he 0 scuffl+ ) "s ragg$ boys = 8 trunk1 &1 z he m>*$ (f ) 8 prize1 ,i he>d a *>act]i/ic gr[l ov] ! prospective tax ^u 8 purse4 ,! next day 0 ,sunday1 &1 ( c\rse1 ,i 0 tempor>ily at a /&-/ill 9 my j\rney4 ,! sexton ( ! neat little *ur* to :i* ,i f\nd my way 9 ! morn+1 put me into a pew next beh9d t ,i surmis$ to be ! ,rector's4 ,a movem5t among its occupants arre/$ my att5tion1 & ,i soon became really int]e/$ 9 rem>k+ ! heal?ful beauty ( ! *ildr51 :o1 dispos$ betwe5 ! two ladies occupy+ ! extreme ends ( ! seat1 seem$ to f9d "s difficulty 9 keep+ z quiet z decorum requir$4 ,i want to sit by aunt ,julia1 ,i ov]he>d1 z a bright-ey$ little fell[ began to ne/le uneasily 9 8 seat4 ,^u ?is1 ! lady at ! top ( ! pew turn$ h] head1 &1 behold6 ! face ( my "y /age-coa* fri5d6 ,%e 0 too mu* engag$1 h[ev]1 9 aid+ _! "m1 z ,i suppos$ h] to be1 9 settl+ ! *ildr51 be=e ! s]vice %\ld comm5ce1 to obs]ve me1 & ,i almo/ d\bt$ :e!r ! happy1 smil+ face ,i saw1 0 id5tical ) ! worn & colorless "o t _h repos$ s helplessly ^u my brea/ on ! previ\s ev5+2 b !re 0 no mi/ak+ ! s(t1 blue eyes1 & ! wavy hair1 almo/ z sunny 9 hue z t ( ! little fell[ :o1 at l5g?1 re/$ quietly1 ) 8 head pill[$ on h] arm4 ,sc>cely _h we begun ) ! ,psalt]1 be=e ,miss ,pet]s look$ quickly r\nd1 ) a />tl$ glance4 ,a half-smile ( recognition light$ h] sweet face1 & !n h] gaze 0 z quickly )drawn4 ,good morn+1 sir6 exclaim$ my new acqua9tance1 advanc+ eag]ly t[>d me1 & (f]+ h] h&1 z soon z we 7 9 ! ve/ibule ( ! *ur*1 at ! conclusion ( ! s]vice2 ,i did n anticipate ?is pleasure--si/]1 ?is is ! g5tleman to :om ,i 0 s mu* indebt$ ye/]day4 ,we are all mu* oblig$ by y\r k9dness to ,miss ,pet]s sir1 h] companion ha/5$ to say1 & bo? b[$ mo/ politely to my disclaim]s ( m]it = s ord9>y an act ( humanity z t to :i* !y ref]r$1 & to my inquiries = ! heal? ( my fair pati5t4 ,!n foll[$ a cordial invitation to d9n]1 9 :i* ea* vi$ ) ! o!r 9 frank hospitality4 ,i attempt$ to compromise ! matt] by a promise to pay my respects to ! ladies 9 ! ev5+4 ,we d n d9e until five on ,sunday1 sir1 & t is almo/ ev5+6 ,mr4 ,y---- w walk ov] & accompany y--y are at ! ,hotel8 ,x w give u great pleasure if y w come1 unc]emoni\sly1 & p>take ( a simple family d9n]4 ,miss ,pet]s claims y z a fri5d4 ,!re 0 no )/&+ ?is1 especially z ea* phrase ( c\rtesy 0 made d\bly expressive1 by ! mo/ +5u\sly hospitable mann]4 ,really1 ladies1 said ,i1 z we rea*$ ! gate ( ! ,rectory1 !re is no resi/+ su* fair tempt]s6 ,i w be mo/ happy to ex*ange ! solitude ( my dull room = ! joys ( y\r ,ed54 ,&1 insi/+ t ,i c\ld n p]mit ,mr4 ,y---- to add to 8 cl]ical duties ! fatigue ( call+ = me1 ,i r5ew$ my expressions ( gratification at ! re/oration ( ,miss ,pet]s1 & took my leave4 ,i 0 /ill engag$ 9 lay+ (f my ov]coat & %oes1 aft] s5d+ 9 my c>d1 :5 ,mr4 ,y---- came out to welcome me2 & a mo/ cordial welcome x 06 ,su* a w>m h&-%ak+ z he gave me1 & su* emphatic assurances ( ! pleasure x af=d$ him to make my acqua9tance6 ,& :5 ,i ent]$ ! ta/eful little p>lor1 :]e ,i f\nd ! ladies1 ,i 0 receiv$ ) equally frank hospitality4 ,! *ildr5 unit$ ) _! s5iors 9 mak+ me feel1 at once1 t ,i 0 among fri5ds4 ,"o little circum/ance1 ,i rememb]1 p>ticul>ly t\*$ me4 ,i 0 sc>cely seat$1 :5 a little tott]+ ?+1 ) a toy 9 h] h&1 came & plac$ h]self betwe5 my knees1 & rais+ a pair ( l>ge1 tru?ful1 blue eyes to m9e1 lisp$ out1 ,i does 'ouv 'ou de>ly6--'ou 0 'o dood to aun' ,dule6--,i dive 'ou my pretty 'ittle birdie6 & ! little *]ub pres5t$ me ! toy4--,x 0 _m a long day aft]w>ds1 believe me1 my de> boys1 be=e ! w>m? infus$ into ! he>t ( an old campaign]1 by ! simple adv5tures ( t quiet village ,sabba?1 ceas$ to gl[ *e]ily 9 8 he>t6 ,aft] ! unpret5d+1 b pleasant1 well-appo9t$ d9n] 0 conclud$1 ,miss ,pet]s rose1 &1 ) a slight apology to me1 0 leav+ ! room1 :5 h] si/] arre/$ h]4 ,"s playful1 :isp]$ conte/ seem$ to be go+ on betwe5 ! two1 ( :i* ,i c\ld n help ov]he>+1 9 ! sweet1 silv]y tones t _h *>m$ me 9 ! /age-coa*1 ,y "k1 de>1 x's su* a luxury to me6--y are always ) !m4 ,i w h my own way :5 ,i am "h6 & away %e flew l a fawn4 ,pres5tly1 ! patt]+ ( num]\s t9y feet1 & a comm+l+ ( joy\s voices1 & ! music ( *ildi% laught]1 rea*$ my e>s1 f ! /airs1 & !n all 0 = a mom5t hu%$4 ,n[ !re 0 di/9ctly he>d f above1 ! swell+ notes ( a simple1 *ild's hymn1 sung by sev]al voices1 l$ by ! musical "o ,i _h le>n$ to di/+ui%1 & !n foll[$ a l[-murmur$ ,our ,fa!r1 z ,i ?\ght4 ,colonel ,lunettes1 said my ho/ess1 draw+ a *air to ! s(a corn]1 :]e ,i _h be5 snugly ensconc$ by two ( ! *ildr51 be=e !y said good-night1 ,i w take advantage ( si/]'s abs5ce to express my p]sonal obligations to y = y\r k9d c>e ( h] ye/]day---- ,my de> ,madam1 ,i int]pos$1 ,i reg>d my meet+ y\r si/] z a special ,provid5ce1 = :i* ,i alone %\ld be deeply grateful6 ,y are v polite1 sir1 answ]$ ! lady1 we1 too1 %\ld be grateful4 ,julia %\ld nev] travel alone4 ,mr4 ,y---- always goes ov] to ,o---- = h]1 :5 we expect h]1 & int5d$ to d s ?is "t1 b %e insi/$ ^u x 9 h] la/ lett]1 t %e knew %e w\ldn't be ill1 & t he w\ld only di/ress h] by com+1 z %e 0 sure he 0 necess>ily v busy1 prep>+ = ! ,bi%op's visit1 &1 inde$1 %e expect$ to come ov] ) an eld] lady tea*] 9 ! ,sem9>y4 ,!n ,miss ,pet]s is in/ruct+1 ,mrs4 ,y----8 ,%e is1 sir4 ,we are orphans a slight quiv] 9 ! tones & ,julia pref]s to make ?is ef=t = h]self---- ,i am oppos$ to x1 cont9u$ ,mr4 ,y----1 tak+ up ! n>rative1 z 8 wife half-paus$1 & mu* pref] t ,julia %\ld be ) u1--%e & ,mrs4 ,y---- %\ld n be sep>at$4 ,i am sure !re is room en\gh 9 our he>ts = all our *ildr51 & ,julia is "o ( !m6 ,! grateful1 lov+ smile1 & dewy eyes ( ! wife1 alone express$ h] s5se ( pleasure at ^! words4 ,= myself1 ,i decl>e to y1 ,i did n l to tru/ myself to reply4 ,i 0 turn+ ov] "s new pages ( ! hi/ory ( human nature6 ,sometimes ,i ?9k1 z ,i did !n1 t ! s\l ( man nev] rea*es ! full developm5t ( its e>?ly capacities1 except :5 cont9ually subject$ to ! bless$ influ5ces ( nature6 ,! city--! beat5 ?or\ghf>es ( exi/5ce--curb1 if !y d n dead51 ! bett] manife/ations ( ! _s1 *eck =ev]1 ! mo/ beautiful1 individualiz+ specialities ( mann] ev56 ,b ,i did n mean to moralize4 ,:5 ,miss ,pet]s rejo9$ u1 h] bro!r-9-law rose 7z ,i also did1 ( c\rse7 & seat$ h] betwe5 u1 on ! s(a4 ,my de> "y lady1 said ,i1 tak+ h] h& respectfully 9 my own1 p]mit me to say1 z ,dr4 ,johnson did to ,hannah ,m1 ^u meet+ h] = ! fir/ "t1 ',i und]/& t y are engag$ 9 ! useful & honorable occupation ( in/ruct+ "y ladies1'--if x 7 possible m ?or\ghly to =get ! brevity ( our acqua9tance1 ?an ,i h already done1 ?is w\ld h deep5$ my respect & int]e/ = y6 ,p>don me1 if ,i take too great a lib]ty4 ,y h1 f ! comm5cem5t ( our acqua9tance1 p]mitt$ me ! privileges ( an octog5>ian---- ,& ( a g5tleman ( ! old s*ool6 %e add$1 ) great vivacity1 & ) ! mo/ bewit*+ smile4 ,be=e ,i leave y1 my de> ,miss ,pet]s1 w y all[ me to make a prophecy8 ,if y are a prophet ( good1 sir---- ,c y d\bt x1 :5 y\r future fate is ! subject8 ,inde$1 sir1 ,i %all h great fai? 9 y\r auguries6 return$ my fair neighbor1 be/[+ ! tw9 ( h] fir/ smile ^u me4 ,well1 !n1 my de>1 x is my solemn conviction t y h n yet le>n$ all y w "o day "k ( ! dep? ( ! impression y h left ^u ! he>t ( ,mr4 ,b5ton1 ,i answ]$1 ) a gravity t ,i int5d$ %\ld tell4 ,mr4 ,b5ton6 s t's 8 "n8 laugh$ ,mrs4 ,y----1 gaily4 ,julia pret5d$ n to "k 8 "n6 ,i ?\ght x 0 a conque/6 ,i h n yet _h an opportunity ( look+ out ! 'language' ( a v l>ge1 full bl[n c>nation p9k6 ,no d\bt1 int]rupt$ ,mr4 ,y----1 x is precisely ! opposite ( lemon-juice6 ,betwe5 laugh+ & blu%+1 ! fair subject ( ?is bad9age made b a fa9t %[ ( resi/ance2 b1 at ?is juncture1 %e manag$ to say1 z %e turn$ to me1 ) a mo/ c\rte\s b[4 ,i v mu* "q :e!r ! s5tim5ts express$ by any fl[] c m readily t\* ! he>t1 ?an t ,i h kn[n convey$ by a teaspoonful ( br&y6 ,bravo6 cri$ ,mr4 ,y----4 ,well done1 ,jule6 e*o$ my ho/ess4 ,& ,i6--my feel+s 7 too deep = words6 ,i c\ld only lay my h& ^u my he>t1 & raise my eyes to ! ceil+4 99 99 99 99 99 ,p]haps !re is no bett] te/ ( ! unexceptionabl5ess ( a habit1 ?an to suppose x g5]ally adopt$1 & inf] ! consequ5ces4 ,i rememb] "s su* reflection1 9 connection ) a little circum/ance t once fell "u my obs]vation3--,d9+ ) a "y ,canadian1 at 8 resid5ce 9 ,k+/on1 ,c4 ,w41 ,i met1 among o!r p]sons1 an ,engli% notability1 ( :om ,i _h frequ5tly he>d & read4 ,a slight pause 9 ! conv]sation1 made d\bly audible a l\d yawn proce$+ f "o corn] ( ! d9+-room1 &1 z a g5]al look ( surprise 0 visible1 a huge ,newf\ndl& dog approa*$ u1 /ret*+ 8 limbs1 & %ak+ f 8 %aggy coat any?+ b ,sabaean odors1 f ! spicy %ores ,( ,araby ! ,ble/6 ,our ho/ endeavor$ to say some?+ polite1 & ! animal1 advanc+ t[>d ! celebrity1 /ation$ himself1 famili>ly1 at 8 ma/]'s side1 some:at to ! annoyance1 probably1 ( ! lady next him4 ,) ! utmo/ sang froid1 ! privileg$ "* held 8 f+]-b[l to 8 dog1 & rem>k$1 z he eag]ly lapp$ ! cont5ts1 t he _h eat5 highly-season$ v5ison at lun*6 99 99 99 99 99 ,=eign]s1 says ,madame de ,/ael1 are a k9d ( contemporane\s po/]ity4 ,?is tru? ap>t1 ,i _h suffici5t reason to blu% = my c\ntry1 on m ?an "o occasion1 lately1 :ile travell+ at ! ,we/1 9 company ) a well-br$ "y ,european4 ,8 own mann]s 7 s pleas+ z to r5d] m /rik+ ! peculi>ities ( o!rs1 & 8 habits s ref9$1 z1 :5 unit$ ) 8 l>ge obs]vation & intellig5ce1 to make him an exce$+ly agreeable p]son to associate )4 ,"o hot day1 dur+ a portion ( our j\rney p]=m$ by /eam]1 ,i look$ up f my book1 & saw him com+ t[>d me4 ,i h f\nd a cool place1 sir1 said he1 & h come to beg y to jo9 me--we %all be undi/urb$ !re4 ,i rose1 & 0 ab\t to take up my seat4 ,all[ me1 sir6 ,i am ! y\ng]1 said he2 & he insi/$ ^u c>ry+ my seat1 z well z ! "o he _h previ\sly secur$ = himself4 ,& ?is 0 8 habitual phrase1 :5 !re 0 any occasion to allude to ! diff]5ce 9 our ye>s4 ,he nev] said--,y are old] ?an ,i am1 or ins9uat$ t my lam5ess made me less active ?an he1 :5 he (f]$ 8 arm1 9 our num]\s prom5ades4 ,! idea he seem$ ev] /udy+ to express 01 t he _h pleasure 9 ! society ( ! old soldi]1 & ?\ght him entitl$ to respect & prec$5ce on all occasions4 ,aside f ! p]sonal gratification & com=t ,i d]iv$ f ^! graceful & unremitt+ att5tions1 x 0 a s\rce ( p]petual pleasure to me to obs]ve 8 beautiful c\rtesy to all ) :om he came 9 contact4 ,he _h ) him a l& surveyor1 or ag5t ( "s sort2 ) ?is p]son he1 app>5tly1 f\nd little 9 common1 b1 :5 he _h occasion to conv]se ) him1 ,i always rem>k$ 8 punctili\s polit5ess4 ,& s ) 8 s]vant2 he always reque/$1 nev] ord]$1 him to d :at he wi%$4 ,res]v$ & laconic1 :5 giv+ him directions1 !re 0 yet a c]ta9 assur+ k9dl9ess 9 8 voice1 t seem$ to act l a talisman ^u 8 man1 :o1 speak+ our language v imp]fectly1 w\ld h (t5 suff]$ ! consequ5ces ( emb>rass+ mi/akes1 b = ! cle>1 simple1 intelligible directions & explanations ( 8 ma/]4 ,b to return4 ,sc>cely 7 we seat$ quietly 9 ! retir$ spot s c>efully select$ by my fri5d1 :5 a c\ple ( "y fell[s came swagg]+ along1 & /ation+ !mselves ne> u1 began smok+1 spitt+ & talk+ s l\dly1 z to di/urb & annoy u1 exce$+ly4 ,:at a pity t ?is f9e air %\ld be s poison$6 exclaim$ my companion1 9 ,fr5*1 glanc+ at ! intrud]s4 ,= my "p1 pure air is good en\gh = me1 )\t p]fume6 ,d y nev] smoke8 ,i ask$1 9 ! same tongue4 ,c]ta9ly6 b ,i d n smoke always & ev]y:]e6 ,nei!r d ,i ?9k x dec5t to soil e place ) tobacco-juice1 z y d 9 ?is c\ntry6 ,x is infam\s6 return$ ,i4 ,n[ j look at ^? fell[s6 ,see h[ ne> !y are to t gr\p ( ladies1 & !n look at ! condition ( ! deck all ar\nd !m4 ,z ,i spoke1 ! lady ne>e/ ! nuisance1 app>5tly becom+ sudd5ly aw>e ( h] dang]\s proximity1 hurri$ly ga!r$ h] dress closely ab\t h]1 & mov$ z f> away z %e c\ld )\t sep>at+ h]self f h] p>ty4 ,despite ^! indications1 ! %[] cont9u$ to fall pl5tifully ar\nd1 & ! smoke to bl[ into ! faces ( ^? :o 7 s un=tunate z to be seat$ 9 ! neighborhood4 ,h y n regulations to prev5t su* annoyances1 inquir$ ! /rang]4 ,e /eam] pr(esses to h !m1 ,i believe1 return$ ,i1 b if su* vulg> m5 z ^! *oose to violate !m1 no "o ev5 ?9ks ( insi/+ ^u _! en=cem5t--e "o submits1 & e "o is annoy$--t is1 all dec5t p are6 ,vive la ,lib]te et l',egalite6 exclaim$ ! ,european1 laugh+ good-humor$ly4 ,z if e*o+ ! mir? ( my companion1 a m]ry laugh f ! gr\p ( ladies ne> u1 arre/$ my att5tion at ?is mom5t4 ,)\t appe>+ to rem>k !m1 ,i soon asc]ta9$ t !y 7 amus+ !mselves ) ! ridicul\s figure pres5t$ by "o ( ! smok]s4 ,8 associate _h left him alone 9 8 glory1 & !re he sat1 fa/ asleep1 ) 8 m\? wide op51 8 hat ov] "o eye1 & 8 feet tuck$ across "u ! seat ( 8 *air1 :i* support$ only on its h9d legs1 0 tilt$ back aga9/ ! side ( ! cab94 ,my description c give y b a poor idea ( ! ludicr\sness ( ! ?+4 ,"o ( ^? laugh+ girls w\ld h done x bett]6 ,i ov]he>d m ?an "o ( _! droll comm5ts4 ,:at if 8 *air %\ld upset1 :5 he 'cat*es fi%6' exclaim$ a pretty little girl1 look+ rogui%ly f "u h] %ad[+ r\nd /raw hat4 ,!re is m dang] t t wasp w fly d[n 8 ?roat1 repli$ ano!r ( ! gay bevy4 ,:at a yawn+ cav]n x is6 ,t wasp is hov]+ ov] ! 'crack ( doom6' ,he rem9ds me r ( ,daniel 9 ! lion's d51 put 9 a ?ird4 ,let's move our seats be=e he wakes up1 cri$ "o ( ! girls1 z ! nondescript made a slight demon/ration ^u a fly t _h invad$ 8 repose4 ,he is protect$ by ! b>ricade he has surr\nd$ himself )--l a upas-tree 9 ! c5tre ( its own vile atmosph]e--b we1 unw>y travell]s1 are n equally safe6 ,a day or two aft]w>ds1 ^! v "y m5 7 j opposite me at table1 9 a hotel 9 "o ( our l>ge ,we/]n cities4 ,!y 7 well dress$ 7) ! exception ( color$ %irts7 & well-look+ en\gh1 b1 aft] :at ,i _h previ\sly se5 ( !m1 ,i 0 n surpris$ to obs]ve _! habits ( eat+4 ,"o w\ld ?r[ up bo? arms1 & clasp 8 h&s ov] 8 head1 :ile wait+ = a re-supply ( food2 ! o!r /op1 n[ & !n1 to lay (f 8 bu%y m\/a*e1 s z to make m room = ! %ovell+ process he kept up ) 8 knife1 = ! m rapid disappe>ance ( a l>ge goblet ( wat] at "o swall[+1 or = ! introduction ( a mammo? e> ( corn1 :i* he took bo? h&s to hold1 :ile he gobbl$ up r[ aft] r[1 ) inconceivable rapidity4 ,!n "o w\ld manipulate an enorm\s drum-/ick1 :ile he loll$ com=table back 9 8 *air1 griev\sly belabor+ 8 volum9\s be>d1 ! :ile1 & leav+ ^u x an all-suffici5t sub/itute = maccass>1 & ! o!r1 simultane\sly make a l\d demon/ration ) 8 pocket-h&k]*ief1 or ^u 8 head4 ,n[ "o w\ld /ret* out 8 legs "u ! table1 until he ess5tially invad$ my res]v$ rights1 & !n ! o!r ins]t 8 tongue fir/ 9 "o *eek1 & !n 9 ! o!r1 roll+ x vigor\sly r\nd1 z a cannone] w\ld swab out a great gun ) 8 sponge1 be=e re-load+6 ,flu%$1 heat$1 /eam+1 ! heaps ( sweet-potato sk9s1 bones1 & bits ( food pr(usely scatt]$ ov] ! soil$ clo?1 fully atte/$ ! might ( _! a*ievem5ts6 ,mu* ( ?is1 z ,i said1 ,i 0 prep>$ =1 b ,i 0 some:at surpris$ by :at foll[$4 ,i _h s5t = a quail1 ,i ?9k1 or "s o!r small game1 & 0 prep>+ to discuss its m]its1 :5 "o ( ^! "y m51 rea*+ ov]1 /uck 8 =k into ! bird1 & transf]r$ x to 8 own plate6 ,i saw at a glance t no (f5se 0 int5d$ to me--t ! seem+ rud5ess 0 simply ! result ( vulg>ity & ignorance2 s ,i v quietly direct$ ! s]vant to br+ me ano!r bird4 ,sc>cely 0 ! second di% plac$ be=e me1 :5 ! o!r y\? ( ?is delectable pair exactly repeat$ ! action ( 8 companion1 & ,i aga9 f\nd myself m9us my game4 ,mon ,dieu6 cri$ my "y =eign fri5d1 if y c endure t1 y are a h]o1 sir6 ,an h\r or two subsequ5t to ?is agreeable incid5t1 ,i 0 aga9 seat$ 9 ! c>s1 & he>+ a noise beh9d me1 soon satisfi$ myself t my neighbors at d9n] t day 7 to be my neighbors /ill1 & t !y 7 at pres5t busily employ$ 9 disput+ ) ! conductor respect+ a seat next _! own1 :i* !y wi%$ to monopolize = ! accommodation ( _! legs1 & :i*1 9 consequ5ce ( ! cr[d$ /ate ( ! c>s1 ! man insi/$ ^u fill+ ) o!r pass5g]s4 ,pres5tly !re came 9 a pale1 we>y-look+ woman1 ) a wail+ infant 9 h] arms & ano!r "y *ild cl++ to h] g>m5ts4 ,%e f\nd a seat :]e %e c\ld1 & s9k+ into x1 dispos$ ( a l>ge basket %e _h also c>ri$1 & comm5c$ try+ to pacify ! baby4 ,"h 0 a fit subject = ! rude je/s & jibes ( ! "y fell[s ,i h describ$4 ,& full use did !y make ( _! vulg> lic5se ( tongue4 ,! poor "m grew m & m di/ress$ z ^? unfeel+ comm5ts rea*$ h] e>s f "t to "t1 & at ea* outbreak f ! infant /rove m n]v\sly to pacify x4 ,i obs]v$ t a good-humor$ look+1 l>ge1 h&some man1 :o sat a little be=e ?is woman1 frequ5tly glanc$ r\nd at ! *ild1 & s\ght to div]t its att5tion by v>i\s little playful motions4 ,at l5g?1 :5 ! c>s /opp$ = a few m9utes1 out he salli$1 9 all ha/e1 & pres5tly return$ ) 8 h&s full ( fruits & cakes4 ,(f]+ a lib]al %>e ( ^! to ! woman & h] little girl1 aft] di/ribut+ "s to 8 p>ty1 he res]v$ a bright r$ apple1 & said *e]ily to ! "m3 ,let me take y\r little boy1 ma'am1 ,i ?9k ,i c quiet him4 ,! little ur*9 set up a l\d scream1 z he f\nd himself 9 ! /rong grasp ( ! /rang]2 b1 a few mom5ts' p]sev]ance effect$ 8 b5evol5t purpose4 ,toss+ ! boy up1 direct+ 8 att5tion to ! apple1 & !n c>ry+ him ?r\gh ! empty c> a turn or two1 suffic$ to *ase away ! cl\ds & %[]s f :at prov$ to be a bright1 pretty face1 & v soon ! amiable g5tleman return$ to 8 seat1 say+ v quietly to ! woman1 z he pass$ h]1 ,we w keep y\r little *ild a:ile1 & take good c>e ( him4 ,! baby 0 heal?y-look+1 & its clo!s1 ?\gh pla91 7 entirely clean--s ! poor ?+ 0 by no means a disagreeable play?+ = ! "y lady beside :om ! g5tleman 0 seat$4 ,= "s little "t !y amus$ !mselves 9 ?is humane mann]1 & !n ! "y man g5tly snugg$ ! we>y creature d[n ^u 8 broad *e/1 & !re x lay asleep1 l a fl[] on a rock1 ne/l$ "u a %awl1 & firmly support$ by ! enfold+ arm t seem$ unconsci\s ( its light burd54 ,meantime ! pale1 tir$ "m regal$ h]self ) ! refre%m5ts s b\ntifully provid$ = h]1 wat*+ ! movem5ts ( ! little gr\p be=e h] ) evid5t satisfaction2 & at l5g? settl$ h]self = a nap 9 ! corn] ( h] seat1 ) ! o!r *ild asleep 9 h] lap4 ,! noisy comm5ts ( ! fa/ "y m5 9 ! re> ( ! c> became less audible & (f5sive1 ,i notic$1 aft] ! /rang] came to ! rescue1 & :5 ,i pass$ _! seat1 aft]w>ds1 ,i c\ld n be surpris$ at _! comp>ative sil5ce1 ^u behold+ ! enorm\s quantity ( pea-nut %ells & fruit sk9s ) :i* ! floor 0 /rewn1 & notic+ ! indu/ry ) :i* !y 7 squirt+ tobacco juice ov] ! :ole4 ,by-&-by ! c>s made ano!r pause4 ,! "m ( ! little boy r\s$ h]self & look$ ha/ily r\nd = h] treasures4 ,^u ?is ! "y lady :o occupi$ ! seat ) h] new fri5d came to h] & seem$ reassur+ h]4 ,z soon z ! ?rong+ cr[d _h pass$ out1 ,i he>d h] say+1 z ,i caught a peep at ! sweete/ face1 b5t smil+ly t[>ds ! woman--,i made a nice little b$ = him1 z soon z ! next seat 0 empty1 & he is /ill fa/ asleep4 ,does he l milk8 ,mr4 ,grant w get "s :5 he wakes--x is s unpleasant = a lady to get out ( ! c>s4 7,"h ! woman seem$ to make "s explanation1 & a %ad[ ( sympa?y pass$ ov] ! smil+ face ,i 0 admir+1 z "o sees a pass+ cl\d move above a sunny l&scape47 ,well1 we w be glad to be ( use to y1 z f> z we g on1 pursu$ ! fair girl2 ,i w f9d out all ab\t x1 & tell y be=e we leave ! c>s4 ,n[1 j re/ all y c--let me put ?is %awl up a little high]--!re6 ,x is su* a relief to get (f "o's bonnet6 ,i'll put x up = y4 ,! little girl _h bett] come ) me4--,oh1 no1 %e w n1 ,i am sure6 ,:at's y\r "n1 de>8 ,m>y6 t's ! prettie/ "n 9 ! _w6 ev]ybody loves ,m>y6 ,i h su* a pretty book to %[ y--& hav+ tuck$ up ! object ( h] g5tle c>e 9 q a cosy mann]1 :ile %e 0 say+ ?is1 ! good girl gave a pretty1 enc\rag+ little nod to ! woman1 & w5t back1 tak+ ! o!r juv5ile ) h]1 to h] own place4 ,:5 h] companion jo9$ h]1 %e look$ up 9 8 face ) a beam+1 triumphant sort ( a smile1 &1 receiv+ a response 9 ! same expressive language1 all seem$ q und]/ood betwe5 !m4 ,:at an angel6 exclaim$ ! "y ,european1 9 8 favorite tongue1 z he re-ent]$ ! c>1 & caught "p ( ?is little by-sc5e4 ,d y "k :at %e said to t poor woman8 ,i gave him all ! explanation 9 my p[]4 ,8 f9e eyes k9dl$4 ,%e is z good z %e is beautiful6 ,h y rem>k$ ! magnific5t head ( ! g5tleman ) h]8 ,:at a sup]b pr(ile he has--s classic6 ,& 8 broad *e/--!re's a model = a bu/6 ,i happ5$ to be 9 ! /udio ( y\r celebrat$ c\ntryman1 ,p[]s1 at ,flor5ce1 ) my fa!r1 :o 0 sitt+ to him1 :5 ! great ,?orwalds5 came to visit him4 ,boy1 z ,i 01 at t "t1 ,i rememb] 8 words1 z he /ood be=e ! bu/ ( y\r ,web/]3 ',i _c make su* bu/s6' ,b 0 x n1 sir1 because he _h no su* models z y\r c\ntry af=ds8 ,^! 7 c\rte\s words2 b ,i d !m poor ju/ice 9 ! record2 ,i _c express ! voice & mann] f :i* !y receiv$ _! *>m4 ,well1 at ! risk ( tir+ y1 ,i ha/5 to conclude my little sket*4 ,i amus$ myself by quietly wat*+ ! ?+ ?r\gh1 & notic$1 t[>ds ev5+1 t ! amiable /rang]s w5t toge!r to ! woman !y _h befri5d$1 aft] ! g5tleman _h be5 into ! hotel1 be=e :i* we 7 /&+1 seem+ly to make "s inquiry = h]4 ,bo? talk$ = a few m9utes1 app>5tly v k9dly1 to h] & to ! *ildr51 & seem$ to enc\rage h] by "s assurance z !y p>t$4 ,z !y 7 turn+ away1 ! grateful "m rose1 &1 snat*+ ! h& fir/ ( "o1 & !n ( ! o!r1 bur/ out1 ) a ,god bless y bo?6 s f]v5t z to be audible :]e ,i sat4 ,don't speak ( su* a trifle6 return$ ! y\?1 9 a cle>1 di/9ct voice1 rais+ 8 noble =m to its full height1 & fla%+ =? ! light ( 8 falcon eye2 = my "p1 ,i am v glad to be able to d a little good z ,i g along 9 ! _w6 ,9 a few mom5ts ! h&some /rang] 0 se5 c>efully plac+ 8 fair travell+ companion 9 an elegant c>riage1 :]e a lady 0 await+ !m1 & ^u :i* sev]al trunks 7 already /rapp$4 ,:ile cordial greet+s 7 /ill 9 progress betwe5 ! trio1 a well-dress$ s]vant gave ! re9s to a sup]b pair ( d>k bays1 & 9 ano!r in/ant !y 7 fly+ along 9 ! direction ( a /ately-look+ mansion ( :i* ,i caught sight 9 ! di/ance4 ,:o ! d---- is t fell[8 %\t$ "o ( ! pair 9 ! re>4 ,i say1 port]1 /ret*+ 8 body f> out ( ! c> w9d[1 & beckon+ to a man on ! /eps ( ! neighbor+ build+1 ,:at's ! "n ( ^? folks 9 t c>riage8 dev'li% pretty girl1 ,i swe>6 ,sir-r-r8 answ]$ ,paddy1 com+ to ! side ( ! c>1 & pull+ 8 dirty cap on "o side ( 8 head ) "o h&1 :ile he op]at$ ^u 8 c>roty hair ) ! f+]s ( ! o!r2 :at's y] honor's plaizure8 ,i say1 :at's ! "n ( t g5tleman :o has j gone (f 9 t c>riage !re8 ,oh6 sure t's "y ,g9]al ,grant2 him t owns ! f9e h\se beyant--,i he> tell he's ! new ,congressman1 sir6 ,bi56 :isp]$ my =eign fri5d1 laugh+ he>tily1 ?is is a great c\ntry6 y d ?+s ^u s l>ge a scale "h1 t "o mu/ n wond] :5 extremes meet6 99 99 99 99 99 ,:at1 coz1 /ill sitt+ ) y\r ?+s on1 wait+8 ,hav5't y be5 impati5t8 ,oh1 no1 n at all1 ,i've be5 read+4 ,well1 b1 d y "k x's twelve o'clock8 ,we 7 to />t at half-pa/ t54 ,:at did y ?9k ( me = delay+ s long8 ,i 0 afraid "s accid5t _h happ5$2 b ,i c\ld see no?+ f ! w9d[1 & ,i did n l to g out on ! portico alone4 ,!n y did n ?9k me c>eless1 & 7 n vex$8 ,n ,i1 inde$6 ,i 0 sure y w\ld come if y c\ld1 & 0 only anxi\s ab\t y1 z y 7 to try t new horse4 ,i did n take (f my bonnet1 because ,i kept expect+ y e mom5t4 ,& ,i kept expect+ to come e mom5t--t devili% animal6 ,i tri$ to s5d y ^w1 b ,i c\ld n get sight ( a s]vant--conf\nd ! fell[s6 !y are always out ( ! way :5 "o wants !m4 ,b1 ,*>ley1 de>1 :at ab\t ! horse8 ,has he really tr\bl$ y8 ,i am sorry y b\ght him4 ,oh1 ,i've conqu]$ him6 x w\ldn't h tak5 me s long be=e ,i _h t devili% fev]6 ,b1 come1 cozzy de>1 w y g n[1 or is y\r pati5ce all gone8 ,i w\ld l ! drive--b1 ,*>ley1 _h we n bett] put x (f until to-morr[ morn+8 ,y mu/ be tir$ out1 &1 p]haps1 ! horse w cont9ue to tr\ble y4 ,no1 no--come1 come along1 if y are will+ to g4 ,n[1 ,*>ley & 8 c\s9 7 toge!r at a little rural wat]+-place1 9 se>* ( *ange ( air & sc5e4 ,*>ley _h be5 rec5tly ill1 &1 z he *anc$ to be sep>at$ f 8 family at ! "t1 0 p>ticul>ly =tunate 9 hav+ _h ! g5tle m9i/rations ( ,belle1 z he usually call$ h]1 at comm&1 dur+ 8 convalesc5ce4 ,belle 0 an orphan1 )\t bro!rs1 & %e clung to ,*>ley ) ! t5acity ( a lov+ he>t1 depriv$ ( its natural res\rces4 ,tempor>ily reliev$ f h] duties z a tea*]1 h] c\s9 invit$ h] to accompany him 9 ?is little t\r1 9 pity = ! languor t 0 betray$ by h] droop+ eyes1 & lagg+ /ep2 & 8 k9dly nurse1 flatt]+ h]self t h] occupation 0 n yet q gone1 0 only too happy to escape f h] city prison1 "u su* safe & agreeable protection4 ,yield+ & quiet1 z %e ord9>ily 01 ,belle _h v /rict notions ( propriety on "s po9ts4 ,s1 :5 %e & h] c\s9 7 mak+ _! f9al arrangem5ts1 be=e comm5c+ _! j\rney1 %e laid ^u ! table be=e him1 a bank-note ( consid]able am\nt1 ) ! reque/ t he w\ld appropriate x to ! paym5t ( h] travell+ exp5ses4 ,"t en\gh = t1 by-&-by1 coz4 ,no1 if y please1 ,*>ley4 ,x is en\gh t y w be burd5$ by ! c>e ( me1 )\t hav+ y\r purse tax$1 too4 ,j be s good z to keep a little acc\nt ( :at y pay = me--rememb]+ port]age1 c>riage-hire1 & su* matt]s--ladies always h ! mo/ luggage4 ,& a little h& playfully smoo!d ! d\bl$ pap] ^u ! cuff ( ,*>ley's coat-sleeve1 & left x ly+ !re4 ,h] c\s9 v well knew t ?is bank-note compris$ a l>ge portion ( ,belle's qu>t]ly sal>y1 ?\gh %e made no allusion to ! matt]2 &1 ?\gh 8 own res\rces 7 mod]ate1 m5 s mu* m easily acquire money ?an wom5--well1 nev] m9d6 p diff] 9 _! ideas ( luxury4 ,*>ley _h "s new exp]i5ces 9 ?is little t\r ( 8 & ,belle's4 ,he _h an idea1 previ\sly1 t wom5 are always a bo!r1 9 travell+1 & he f\nd himself sorely puzzl$ to make out1 exactly1 :at tr\ble x 0 to h 8 c\s9 always ready to read to him1 :5 !y sat toge!r on ! deck ( a /eam]1 or :ile he lay on ! s(a at a hotel1 to claim ! com=table seat at h] side 9 a rail-c>1 to h h] keep 8 cane & book1 :ile he w5t out to *at ) an acqua9tance1 wat* :5 he grew dr[sy1 & s(tly ga!r 8 %awl ab\t 8 neck1 & make a pill[ ( h] own = him1 or to see ! te> t sometimes ga!r$ 9 h] meek eyes1 :5 %e ackn[l$g$ any little c\rtesy on 8 "p4 ,!n1 :51 aft] !y 7 settl$ 9 _! snug qu>t]s1 at ! wat]+-place1 ,belle1 half-timidly1 sat a mom5t on 8 knee1 &1 look+ pr\dly r\nd ^u ! ord] %e _h br\ght out ( *aos1 among 8 toilet articles1 books1 & clo!s1 said--,oh1 :at a happy week ,i h to ?ank y =1 de> c\s9 ,*>ley6 ,y h done s _m1 _m k9d ?+s = me1 all ! way6 ,i h _h to travel alone almo/ always s9ce pa's--s9ce--he 0 really q at a loss to "k :at k9d ?+s %e ref]r$ to1 & said s4 ,:y1 ,*>ley6 return$ %e1 mak+ a vigor\s ef=t to get ov] ! *ok+ feel+ t _h sudd5ly assail$ h]1 ^u allud+ to h] deceas$ fa!r1 don't y "k--no1 y don't "k1 :at a happ9ess x is to a poor1 lonely ?+1 l me1 to h "s "o to take c>e ( h] luggage1 & pay h] f>e1 & all ^? ?+s8 ,i "k1 9 ?is c\ntry1 wom5 c travel alone1 safely--q s2 b x isn't pleasant1 = all t1 to g into cr[ds ( r\gh m51 )\t any "o4 ,! o!r ev5+1 at ,new ,hav51 = in/ance1 x 0 q d>k1 :5 we l&$1 & ^? hackm5 made su* a noise1 & cr[d$ s--b ,i felt j z safe1 & com=table1 :ile sitt+ wait+ = y 9 ! c>riage1 all ! :ile y 7 gone back ab\t our trunks6 ,oh1 y c't realize x1 ,*>ley1 de>6 & ! fair speak] %ook h] head1 ) a m\rnful e>ne/ness1 t express$ almo/ z mu* sob] tru?fulness1 z appeal+ fem99ity4 ,b ab\t ?is morn+ drive4 ,) ! tru/+ confid5ce = :i* h] sex h su* an inf9ite capacity1 ,belle yield$ at once to ! impli$ wi% ( h] tempor>y protector1 & !y 7 soon roll+ along1 9 a light1 op5 c>riage1 ?r\gh deeply-%ad[+ woods & across little brooklets :i* 7 m]rily disport+ !mselves "u ! trees4 ,! poor wild-wood bird1 s long cag$1 yet ev] long+ to be free1 c>oll$ & mus$ by turns1 or p]mitt$ h] joy\s nature to gu% out 9 exclamations ( delight4 ,:at delici\s air6 %e exclaim$4 ,really x exhil>ates "o1 l a cordial4 ,oh1 ,*>ley1 de>1 look at ^? fl[]s6 ,may ,i get out = !m8 ,d let me6 ,i won't be gone a m9ute4 ,j y sit /ill1 & hold y\r w>-/e$4 ,don't be s c]emoni\s z to alight2 ,i ne$ no assi/ance4 ,& ) a b\nd ! happy creature 0 on h] feet1 & 9 an in/ant danc+ along1 to ! music ( h] own glad voice1 ov] ! s(t grass4 ,too consid]ate to encroa* ^u 8 pati5ce unduly1 ,belle soon reseat$ h]self beside ,*>ley1 ) a lap full ( floral treasures4 ,"h are en\gh = b\quets = bo? our rooms1 said %e2 h[ fre% & fragrant !y are6 ',!y h tales ( ! joy\s woods to tell1 ,( ! free blue /reams & ! gl[+ sky4' ,bless ,god = fl[]s--& fri5ds6 ,z ! artless girl f]v5tly utt]$ ! la/ words1 %e turn$ a pair ( sweet blue eyes1 into :i* te>s ( gratitude & pleasure _h sudd5ly />t$1 ^u ! face ( h] companion4 ,:at a pa9ful revulsion ( feel+ 0 produc$ by t glance6 ,%e sc>cely recogniz$ ! face ( h] c\s91 s completely _h gloom & discont5t usurp$ ! place ( 8 usual hil>i\s expression4 ,:at c\ld be ! matt]8 ,_h %e (f5d$ him6 ,repress+1 ) quick tact1 all manife/ations ( surprise1 ?\gh h] frame ?rill$1 z if f a heavy bl[1 ,belle 0 sil5t = a :ile1 & !n said 9 a subdu$ tone t contra/$ /rangely ) h] =m] bird-l glee--,y\r horse goes nicely n[1 ,*>ley1 doesn't he8 ,y seem to h effectually conqu]$ him2 b ,i am sure y mu/ be tir$1 n[1 de> c\s91 y h be5 out s long4 ,_h we n bett] return8 ,:y1 y h _h no ride at all yet1 ,isabella1 return$ ! "y man1 9 a voice t 0 z />tl+ to 8 s5sitive auditor z 8 alt]$ c\nt5ance _h be54 ,oh1 yes1 ,i h1 %e quickly answ]$1 endeavor+ to speak z *e]fully z possible1 ,i h enjoy$ myself s mu* t ,i ought to be q cont5t$ to g back1 & ,i really ?9k we'd bett] d s4 ,*>ley's only response 0 turn+ 8 horse's head homew>d4 ,= a :ile !y drove on 9 sil5ce1 ,belle's employm5t ( arrang+ h] fl[]s n[ :olly me*anical1 s engross+ 0 ! tumult 9 h] he>t4 ,j z !y came 9 sight ( _! hotel1 ! unruly animal t _h already occasion$ 8 new own] s mu* tr\ble1 /opp$1 & /ood l a wood5 effigy 9 ! middle ( ! road4 ,9 va9 did ^w & :ip appeal to 8 locomotive p[]s4 ,at l5g? ! p5t-up wra? t _h app>5tly be5 ga!r+ fury = ! la/ h\r bur/ =?4 ,devili% brute6 ,i nev] 0 s %amefully impos$ ^u6 ,i wi% to ,g---- ,i nev] _h set foot 9 ?is inf]nal hole6 ,!re's no company "h fit = a dec5t fell[ to associate )4 ,i %all die ( /upidity 9 a week--p>ticul>ly if ,i h to drive su* a conf\nd$ conc]n z ?is6 ,"h foll[$ a volley ( m+l$ bl[s & curses4 ,! t]rifi$ witness ( ?is sc5e sat trembl+ly sil5t1 = a "t1 cl++ to ! side ( ! c>riage1 z if to keep h]self quiet4 ,pres5tly %e said3 ,p]haps ,i'd bett] jump out & run to ! h\se1 & s5d "s "o out to assi/ y4 ,y may get out1 if y *oose1 answ]$ h] c\s91 gruffly1 b ,i want no assi/ance ab\t ! horse4 ,i'll break e bone 9 8 body1 b ,i'll conqu] 8 devili% temp]6 ,aft] ano!r pause1 ,belle said1 ,well1 ,*>ley1 if y please1 ,i w walk on4 ,i am sorry y are s annoy$1 %e add$1 timidly1 c>efully av]t+ h] pale face f him2 b p]haps ?is is only a phase1 & he may nev] d s aga94 ,h] companion broke into a l\d1 mock+ laugh4 ,:at 9 ?und] d y "k ab\t horses1 ,isabella8 ,no?+1 ,*>ley--no?+ 9 ! _w1 return$ 8 c\s91 quickly1 9 ! g5tle/ voice1 ,i only---- ,ye-es6 drawl$ ! angry y\?1 ,i "k--"s wom5 ?9k _! 'ready wit' w enable !m to talk ^u any subject6 ,get up1 n[1 y rascal1 w y8 ,belle knew h] weakness too well to tru/ h]self to speak1 s1 draw+ h] veil closely ab\t h] face1 & ga!r+ up h] %awl & h] fl[]s1 %e /epp$ f ! l[ c>riage ) assum$ composure1 & b[+ slightly1 walk$ t[>ds ! h\se4 ,meet+ a s]vant1 at ! foot ( ! /airs1 %e said1 v quietly1 ,mr4 ,cunn+ham w be "h 9 a few m9utes ) 8 horse2 ,i hope "s "o w be ready to take him1 & pass$ on4 ,?is 0 all %e d>$ to d1 9 aid ( ! exasp]at$ y\?4 ,once 9 h] own room1 x seem$ b ! "w ( a mom5t = ! agitat$ girl to ?r[ (f h] %awl & bonnet1 & transport "s light refre%m5ts %e _h previ\sly prep>$1 across ! passage to h] c\s9's room1 to draw up 8 l\ng+ *air to ! table1 & ) a few skillful t\*es to give t air ( com=t to ! simply-furni%$ ap>tm5t :i* x _h be5 h] daily pleasure to imp>t to x4 ,?is self-impos$ task a*iev$1 %e flew1 l a guilty intrud]1 to h] own little asylum1 & lock+ ! door1 flung h]self ^u ! b$1 bury+ h] face 9 ! pill[s4 ,b ?\gh h] quick1 convulsive sobs 7 /ifl$1 !y %ook h] slight1 s5sitive =m till x quiv]$ 9 e n]ve1 l a delicate exotic sudd5ly expos$ to ! bla/s ( a nor!rn w9t]4 ,by-&-by a s\nd r\s$ h] f ?is agony ( te>s4 ,!re is ! fir/ d9n]-gong1 said %e1 to h]self1 />t+ up1 :at %all ,i d8 ,p]haps ,*>ley won't l x if ,i don't g to d9n]4 ,my head a*es dreadfully4 ,i don't m9d t s mu*1 b 7look+ 9 ! glass7 my face is s flu%$4 ,i w\ldn't = ! _w vex ,*>ley1 ,i'm sure4 ,) ?is %e began "s ha/y toilet prep>ations2 b h] h&s trembl$ s viol5tly z to =ce h] to desi/4 ,wrapp+ h] %iv]+ =m 9 h] %awl1 %e sat d[n on a l[ *air1 & aga9 gave way to emotions :i* gradually %ap$ !mselves ?us3 ,i am s sorry ,i came ) ,*>ley4 ,he 0 nev] any?+ b k9d till we came "h4 ,& !n ,i %\ld h1 at lea/1 _h no?+ b pleasant ?+s to rememb]4 ,b n[--,i am afraid ,*>ley is a%am$ ( me2 he look$ at my dress s scrut9iz+ly ?is morn+1 :5 he came to my door4 ,i "k ,i'm n ! lea/ fa%ionable2 b ,mrs4 ,till\ is1 & %e complim5t$ me on ?is neglige--x is soil$ n[1 & my pretty slipp]s1 too1 walk+ back ?r\gh ! mud6 ',isabella6' ,h[ cold & /range x s\nd$6 ,i am s us$ to 'cozzy de>1' & h le>n$ to love x s4 ,my poor he>t6 press+ bo? h&s ^u h] side z if to /ill a sev]e pang4 ,!n %e rose1 & creep+ sl[ly along ! floor1 swall[$ "s wat]1 & seat+ h]self at ! table1 drew writ+ mat]ials t[>ds h]4 ,/eady+ h] h& ) great ef=t1 & e mom5t press+ h] h&k]*ief to h] eyes1 %e a*iev$ ! foll[+ note3 ,hav+ a little heada*e to-day1 de> ,*>ley1 ,i pref] n to d9e1 if y w excuse me4 ,i w be q ready to meet y 9 ! p>lor be=e tea4 ,ev] y\rs1 ,,belle4 ,tuesday ,morn+4 ,design+ to accompany ?is ) "s ( ! fl[]s %e n[ rememb]$1 = ! fir/ "t s9ce h] return f h] ill-/>r$ morn+ excursion1 ,belle ha/ily re-arrang$ ! prettie/ ( !m 9 a little b\quet4 ,z %e remov$ an already )]$ wild-rose f among its companions1 a solit>y te> fell ^u its %rivell$ petals4 ,p]haps1 %e murmur$ m\rnfully1 ) a heavy sigh1 ,i %\ld h made ano!r idol1--p]haps ,i %\ld soon h le>n$ to love ,*>ley too well1 if ?is *a/5+ _h n come ^u me--c\ld he h ?\ght s8 ,z %e brea!d ?is qu]y1 ! small head 0 sudd5ly ?r[n back1 l t ( a />tl$ gazelle1 & a blu% s vivid & burn+ z to pale ! previ\s flu% ( agitation1 fla%$ ov] *eek & br[4 ,quickly r++ ! bell1 & c>efully conceal+ h]self f obs]vation1 beh9d ! door1 :5 %e half-op5$ x1 ! s]vant :o answ]$ h] summons 0 reque/$ to h& ! note & fl[]s to ,mr4 ,cunn+ham1 if he 0 9 8 room1 & if n1 to place !m :]e he w\ld be sure to see !m :5 he came up4 ,:5 w ,i ev] le>n1 said ,belle1 9 a tone ( bitt] self-reproa*1 z %e re-lock$ ! door1 n to cl+ & tru/1--n ----to make idols1 & to f9d !m clay6 ,i h n se5 y look+ s well s9ce y came "h1 ,miss ,cunn+ham1 said a g5tleman to ,belle1 jo9+ h] z %e 0 ent]+ ! public p>lor t ev5+4 ,d all[ me to felicitate y6 ,:at a brilliant color6--,y 7 driv+ ?is morn+1 7 y n8 ,no d\bt y are indebt$ to y\r c\s9 = ! bright roses 9 y\r *eeks6 99 99 99 99 99 ,& n[1 my de> "y fri5ds1 let me only add1 9 conclud+ ?is l5g!n$ lett]1 t1 _h ,i e>ly acquir$ ! habit ( writ+1 y w\ld1 d\btless1 h less occasion to criticise ^! effusions--attempt$1 = y\r b5efit1 at too late a p]iod ( life to enable me to r5d] !m :at ,i c\ld wi%4 ,use !m z beacons1 s9ce !y _c s]ve z models6 ,adieu6 ,,h5ry ,,lunettes4 ,,lett] ,,xi4 ,,m5tal ,,& ,,moral ,,education4 ,,my ,,de> ,,nephews3 ,hav+ t\*$1 9 our prec$+ lett]s1 ^u matt]s relat+ to ,physical ,tra9+1 ,mann]1 & ! light] accompli%m5ts t embelli% exi/5ce1 we come n[ to ! inn] life--to ! ,education ( ! ,m9d & ,he>t1 or ,s\l ( ,man4 ,metaphysicians w\ld1 ,i make no d\bt1 f9d ample occasion to cavil at ! few obs]vations ,i %all v5ture to (f] y on ^! important subjects1 &1 pa9fully consci\s ( my total want ( skill to treat !m 9 detail1 ,i w only attempt a few desultory sugge/ions1 int5d$ r to impress y ) ! importance ,i atta* to self-culture1 ?an to furni% y ) full directions reg>d+ x4 ,! g5ius ( our ,national ,in/itutions pre-supposes ! tru? t education is )9 ! p[] ( all1 & t all are capable ( avail+ !mselves ( its b5efits4 ,education1 9 ! highe/1 true/ s5se1 does n involve ! necessity ( an elaborate sy/em ( sci5tific tra9+1 ) an exp5diture ( "t & money entirely beyond ! comm& ( any b ! favor$ few :o make ! exception1 r ?an ! rule1 9 relation to ! race 9 g5]al4 ,happily = ! ,progress ( ,humanity1 ! w to d1 ! s\l to d>e1 are nev] :olly subject to ! control ( out] circum/ance1 & "h1 9 our free l&1 !y are comp>atively untrammel$4 ,!re are two p[]s ( ! human s\l1 says "o ( our c\ntrym51 di/+ui%$ = a k ( ,intellectual ,sci5ce1 :i* make self-culture possible1 ! self-se>*+1 & ! self-=m+ p[]4 ,we h1 fir/1 ! faculty ( turn+ ! m9d on itself2 ( recall+ its pa/1 & wat*+ its pres5t op]ations2 ( le>n+ its v>i\s capacities & susceptibilities2 :at x c d & be>2 :at x c enjoy & suff]2 & ( ?us le>n+1 9 g5]al1 :at our nature is1 & :at x is made =4 ,x is wor?y ( obs]vation1 t we are able to disc]n n only :at we already are1 b :at we may become1 to see 9 ourselves g]ms & promises ( a gr[? to :i* no b\nds c be set2 to d>t beyond :at we h actually ga9$1 to ! idea ( p]fection at ! end ( our be+4 ,assum+ t to be ! mo/ enlight5$ sy/em ( education :i* t5ds mo/ effectively to develop all ! faculties ( our nature1 x is impossible1 practically1 to sep>ate moral & religi\s f intellectual discipl9e4 ,if we possess ! responsibility z well z ! capacity ( self-tra9+--t mu/ be a mo/ imp]fect sy/em1 "o mo/ unju/ to our bett] selves1 :i* cultivates ! intellectual p[]s at ! exp5se ( ^? natural end[m5ts1 )\t :i*1 man 7 fitt] companion = fi5ds ?an = high] intellig5ces6 ,pursu$ beyond a c]ta9 po9t1 education1 e/abli%$ ^u ?is basis1 may n facilitate ! acquisition ( weal?2 & if ?is 7 ! highe/ pursuit to :i* x c be made subs]vi5t1 ef=t1 beyond t po9t1 7 useless4 ,b if we reg>d ! acquirem5t ( money *iefly important z af=d+ ! ess5tial means ( gratify+ ! ta/es1 provid+ = ! necessities1 & facilitat+ ! ex]cise ( ! moral in/9cts ( our be+1 we return1 at once1 to our =m] position4 ,he1 !re=e1 :o does :at he c to unfold all 8 p[]s & capacities1 especially 8 nobl] ones1 s z to become a well-proportion$1 vigor\s1 excell5t1 happy be+1 practises self-culture4 ,^? ( y :o h enjoy$ ! advantages ( a regul> c\rse ( intellectual tra9+1 w ne$ no sugge/ion ( m9e to aid y 9 m5tal discipl9e2 b possibly a few h9ts on ?is po9t may n be :olly useless to o!rs4 ,! g5]al dissem9ation ( lit]ature1 9 =ms s *eap z to be )9 ! rea* ( all1 r5d]s read+ a natural res\rce = purposes ( amusem5t z well z in/ruction4 ,b !y :o are /ill s "y z to make ! acquisition ( k ! prop] bus9ess ( life1 %\ld nev] indulge !mselves 9 read+ = m]e amusem5t4 ,nev]1 !re=e1 p]mit y\rselves to pass ov] words or allusions1 ) ! mean+ ( :i* y are unacqua9t$1 9 works y are p]us+4 ,g at once to ! f\nta9-head--to a diction>y = un9telligible words1 to an encyclop$ia = g5]al in=mation1 to a classical au?ority = my?ological & o!r simil> facts1 etc41 etc4 ,y w n read z fa/1 by adopt+ ?is plan1 b y w soon realize t y are1 nev]!less1 advanc+ mu* m rapidly1 9 ! true/ s5se4 ,:5 y h n works ( ref]5ce at comm&1 adopt ! practice ( mak+ brief memor&a1 z y g along1 ( su* po9ts z require elucidation1 & avail y\rself ( ! e>lie/ opportunity ( seek+ a solution ( y\r d\bts4 ,& d n1 ,i beg ( y1 ?9k ?is too labori\s4 ,! be/ m9ds h be5 tra9$ by su* a c\rse4 ,dep5d ^u x1 g5ius is no equival5t = ! advantage ultimately d]iv$ f pati5t p]sev]ance 9 su* a c\rse4 ,i rememb] well1 t to ! late/ ye> ( 8 life1 my old fri5d1 ,de ,witt ,cl9ton1 "o ( ! noble/ specim5s ( ! race x has be5 my =tune to "k1 w\ld spr+ up1 l a boy1 despite 8 /iff knee1 :5 any po9t ( d\bt arose1 9 conv]sation1 ^u lit]>y or sci5tific subjects1 & ha/5 to select a book conta9+ ! desir$ in=mation1 f a little cab9et adjo9+ 8 usual reception-room4 ,8 0 a g5u9e love ( le>n+ = its own sake2 & ! toil & turmoil ( political life nev] ext+ui%$ 8 e>ly passion1 nor depriv$ him ( a ta/e = its indulg5ce4 ,morali/s h always que/ion$ ! wisdom ( indulg+ a ta/e = fictiti\s lit]ature1 ev5 :5 "t has /r5g!n$ habit & pr9ciple into fix$ness4 ,! lic5se ( ! age 9 :i* we live1 r5d]s futile ! elaborate discussion ( ?is "q ( e?ics4 ,b1 :ile p]mitt+ y\rselves ! occasional p]usal ( works ( poetry & fiction1 d n s f> indulge ?is ta/e z to /imulate a disreli% = m in/ructive read+4 ,&1 above all1 d n p]mit y\rselves to acquire an incl9ation = ! un:olesome /imulus ( lic5ti\sness1 9 ?is respect4 ,e man ( ! _w %\ld "k some?+ ( ! belle-lettre lit]ature ( 8 own language1 at lea/1 &1 z a rule1 ! m ! bett]2 b1 ,:]e ignorance is bliss1 'tis folly to be wise2 & ! vile translations f pr(ligate =eign lit]ature1 :i* h1 ( late ye>s1 unit$ ) equally immoral productions 9 our own1 to fo/] a corrupt popul> ta/e1 _c be too c>efully avoid$ by all :o w\ld escape moral contagion4 ,y w f9d ! practice ( not+ f9e passages1 felicit\s modes ( expression1 novel ?\ghts1 etc41 z !y occur ev5 9 light] lit]>y productions1 n unwor?y ( y\r att5tion4 ,x w s]ve1 collat]ally1 to assi/ 9 ! =mation ( a pure /yle ( conv]sation & composition1 a consid]ation ( no small importance = ^? ^: future c>e] w dem& facility 9 ?is reg>d4 ,c>lyle has some:]e rem>k$ t1 our public m5 are all gone to tongue6 ,?is peculi>ity ( ! times1 may1 to "s ext5t1 h gr[n out ( its new & peculi> social & political necessities4 ,b1 :e!r t be s1 or n1 s9ce su* is ! actual /ate ( ?+s1 let all new competitors = public di/9ction seek e means ( secur+ ready success4 ,:ile ,i w\ld n1 )\t res]vation1 condemn ! p]usal ( fictiti\s lit]ature1 ,i ?9k y w ne$ no elaborate argum5t to conv9ce y ( ! sup]ior importance ( a ?or\gh famili>ity ) ,hi/ory & g5]al ,sci5ce4 ,let me1 also1 comm5d to y\r att5tion1 well-*os5 ,biography1 z af=d+ peculi>ly impressive inc5tives to individual ef=t1 &1 (t51 a consid]able am\nt ( collat]al & incid5tal in=mation4 ,! ,life ( ,johnson1 by ,boswell1 = in/ance1 :i*1 z f> z ,i "k1 /ill reta9s its long-accord$ place at ! v head ( ?is class ( composition 7"s critic has record$ 8 wond] t ! be/ biography 9 our language %\ld h be5 writt5 by a fool67 conta9s a _w ( in=mation1 respect+ ! _m celebrat$ contempor>ies ( t great man1 ! peculi>ities ( social life 9 ,engl&1 at 8 day1 & ! g5]al *>act]i/ics ( elegant lit]ature4 ,s1 ( ,lockh>t's ,life ( ,scott1 & o!r records ( lit]>y life4 ,! lives ( su* m5 z ,%elley1 & ,col]idge1 af=d an impressive w>n+ to ! "y--tea*+1 bett] ?an a pr(ess$ homily1 h[ little tal5ts1 unguid$ by /eadfa/ness ( purpose & pr9ciple1 avail = usefulness & happ9ess4 ,! examples ( ,"l ,nelson1 ,h[>d1 ,mungo ,p>k1 ,rob]t ,hall1 ,frankl91 & ,wa%+ton1 may well be /udi$1 9 detail1 = ! lessons !y impress ^u all4 ,& s1 ( _m ( ! brave & ! good ( our race--,i b "n su* z pass+ly occur to me4 ,d n p]mit newspap] & magaz9e read+ to engross too mu* ( y\r "t1 le/ y gradually fall into a sort ( m5tal dissipation1 :i* w unfit y = m me?odical lit]>y pursuits4 ,a cultivat$ ta/e 9 ,lit]ature & ,art1 z1 inde$1 9 relation to all ! embelli%m5ts & enjoym5ts ( life1 is1 prop]ly1 "o ( ! indications1 if n ! legitimate result1 ( ?or\gh m5tal education4 ,b1 :ile y seek1 by e means )9 y\r control1 to enl>ge ! sph]e ( y\r p]ceptions1 & to elevate y\r /&>d ( intellectual pleasures1 c>efully avoid all semblance ( consci\s sup]iority1 all dilettanti pret5sion1 all ne$less te*nicalities ( arti/ic language4 ,rememb] t mode/y is always ! accompanim5t ( true m]it1 & t ! smatt]+ ( k1 :i* ! condition ( ,art 9 our infant ,republic alone enables its mo/ devot$ disciples to acquire1 ill ju/ifies display & pret5sion1 9 ?is respect4 ,s1 ) reg>d to matt]s ( lit]>y criticism--enjoy y\r own op9ions1 & seek to base !m ^u ! true pr9ciples ( art2 b d n inflict crudities & platitudes ^u o!rs1 "u ! impression t1 because ( rec5t acquisition to a tyro 9 ye>s1 & 9 le>n+1 !y are likely to /rike mature m9ds ) ! *>m ( novelty6 ,?us1 too1 ) sci5tific lore4 ,if ,sir ,isaac ,newton only ga!r$ pebbles on ! %ore ( ! limitless ocean ( k1 we may well believe t ----,wisdom is a pe>l1 ) mo/ success ,s\ght 9 /ill wat]4 ,let me add1 :ile we are1 incid5tally1 ^u ?is matt] ( p]sonal pret5sion1 t to obs]v+ p]sons su* a mann] (t5 indicates int]nal di/ru/ ( "o's j claims to "o's social position1 :ile1 on ! contr>y1 quiet self-possession1 ease & simplicity1 are equally expressive ( self-respect & ( an entire c]ta9ty ( ! tacit admission ( "o's rights by o!rs4 ,no?+ is m und]br$ ?an ! habit ( tak+ (f5se1 or fancy+ "o's self slight$1 on all occasions4 ,x betok5s ei!r int5se egotism1 or1 z ,i h said1 di/ru/ ( y\r rightful position--t y are embitt]$ by /ruggl+ ) ! _w--nei!r ( :i* suppositions %\ld be betray$ by ! be>+ ( a man ( ! _w4 ,ma9ta9 outw>d s]5ity1 let ! torr5t rage z x may )91 & nev] all[ ! _w to "k its p[] to w\nd y ?r\gh y\r undue s5sitiv5ess6 ,well has ! poet ass]t$ t ,tru?'s a discov]y made by travell$ m9ds4 ,no "o :o c secure ! advantage ( see+ life & mann]s 9 e v>y+ phase1 %\ld fail to add ?is to ! o!r bran*es ( a polite education4 ,d n imbibe ! impression1 h[ev]1 t m]ely go+ abroad is travell+1 9 ! j s5se ( ! t]m4 ,(t has x be5 my lot to m>k1 ,a pr\d1 conceit$1 talk+ sp>k1 ,return+ f 8 f9i%$ t\r1 ,gr[n t5 times p]t] ?an be=e4 ,:atev] ^w y *ance to drop1 ,! travell$ fool y\r m\? w /op3-- ',sir1 if my judgm5t y'll all[1 ,i've se51 & sure ,i ought to "k6' ,s begs y'll pay a due submission1 ,& acquiesce 9 8 decision4 ,s5d a fool to visit o!r c\ntries1 & he w return--only a travell$ fool6 ,b give a rightly-con/itut$ man opportunities = ?us enri*+ & exp&+ 8 intellectual p[]s1 & he returns to 8 native l&1 especially if he be an ,am]ican1 a bett] citiz51 a m enlight5$1 discrim9at+ companion & fri5d1 & a m lib]al1 useful1 ca?olic ,*ri/ian6 ,"s k ( mod]n languages1 especially ( ! ,fr5*1 has n[ become an ess5tial "p ( education4 ,! value ( ?is acquisition1 ev5 = home use1 c sc>cely be ov]-e/imat$1 & )\t a famili>ity ) colloquial ,fr5*1 a man c h>dly hope to pass mu/] abroad4 ,i w1 h[ev]1 haz>d ! g5]al obs]vation t1 z a rule1 x is bett] to acquire a ?or\gh k ( "o language 7& ( ,fr5*1 pre-em95tly1 = practical availability7 ?an a slight acqua9tance ) sev]al4 ,few p]sons1 comp>atively1 9 our active1 busy l&1 h leisure1 at any p]iod ( life1 = famili>iz+ !mselves ) ! lit]ature ( m ?an "o language1 besides _! own1 & to possess ! m]e nom5clature ( a =eign tongue is b to h ! key to in=mation4 ,!re is1 ( late1 a fa%ion 9 ?is matt]1 :i* has little else to recomm5d x ?an t x is ! fa%ion2 & ) p]sons ( s5se & intellig5ce !re %\ld be "s m p[]ful & satisfactory motive = ! devotion ( any consid]able portion ( ,"t1 nature's /ock4 ,apropos ( ?is1 no?+ is m likely to tea* a true e/imate ( ! value ( "t ?an t p]fection ( education pron\nc$ by ! philosoph] ( old to be ! k t we "k no?+6 ,9 o!r words1 !y only1 :o 9 "s sort disc]n1 by ! light ( education1 ! va/ field t lies unexplor$ be=e !m1 c h any adequate conception ( ! c>e & discrim9ation ) :i* !y %\ld use t treasure ( :i* alone x is 'a virtue to be covet\s4' ,no?+1 p]haps1 m unmi/akably indicates successful self-culture ?an ! habitual exhibition ( ,tact4 ,x may almo/ be call$ ano!r s5se1 gr[+ out ( ! prop] tra9+ ( ! sev]al faculties ( body & m9d4 ,& ?\gh !re is a va/ natural diff]5ce betwe5 p]sons ( simil> outw>d circum/ances1 9 ?is respect1 mu* may be effect$ by att5tion & practice1 9 ! acquisition ( ?is invaluable possession4 ,l self-possession1 tact is "o ( ! ess5tial1 di/9ctive *>act]i/ics ( good-bre$+--! legitimate expression ( natural ref9em5t1 quick p]ceptions & k9dly sympa?ies4 ,cultivate x1 !n1 my "y fri5ds1 9 common ) e elegant embelli%m5t ( ! true g5tleman6 ,d n conf\nd x ) dissimulation or hypocrisy1 nor yet reg>d x z ! antagoni/ ( tru?fulness1 self-respect & manly dignity4 ,on ! contr>y1 x is ! be/ safegu>d ( c\rtesy1 z well z ( s5sibility4 ,among useful me?ods ( self-discipl9e1 let me in/ance ! b5efit result+ f ! e>ly adoption ( a code ( private morality1 if y w p]mit me to co9 a phrase1 compos$ ( rules & maxims adapt$ to y\r own p]sonal ne$s & peculi>ities ( position & m5tal con/itution4 ,wa%+ton1 ,i rememb]1 adopt$ ?is practice1 & ,mr4 ,sp>ks1 or "s "o ( 8 biograph]s1 has pres]v$ ! record f oblivion4 ,x is _m ye>s s9ce ,i came across ^! rules1 & ,i c no long] recall m ?an ! fix$1 ?\gh g5]al1 impression t !y embodi$ mu* practical wisdom & cle>ly indicat$ ! pati5t _s ( self-improvem5t = :i* ! au?or 0 rem>kable4 ,i comm5d !m to y z a model4 ,p]haps ! immortal biograph] :o has n[ giv5 ! _w a new life ( 8 great namesake1 w af=d y ! means ( satisfy+ y\rselves p]sonally ( ! correctness ( my impressions ( !m4 ,9 prep>+ ?is code = y\rselves1 ,i c give y no bett] guide ?an t af=d$ by ! tru? expressively convey$ 9 ! foll[+ l9es3 ',tis wisely great to talk ) our pa/ h\rs1 ,to ask !m :at report !y bore to ,heav51 ,& h[ !y might h borne m welcome news4 ,t is a v imp]fect conception ( education :i* limits its significance to k ga9$ f books4 ,a pr(\nd acqua9tance ) lit]>y lore is (t5 associat$ ) total ignorance ( ! actual _w1 ( ! laws t gov]n our moral & intellectual be+1 & ) an incapacity to disc]n ! ,beautiful1 ! ,true1 ! ,good4 ,!y only are educat$1 :o h acquir$ t self-k & self-discipl9e :i* inspire a dis9t]e/$ love ( our fell[-be+s1 a rev]5ce = ,tru?--9 ! l>ge/ s5se ( ! t]m--& ! p[] ( habitually exalt+ ! high] faculties ov] ! animal prop5sities ( our nature4 ,x is only1 !re=e1 :5 man unites moral discipl9e ) intellectual culture1 t he c be said to be truly educat$2 & ! mo/ ambiti\s /ud5t ( books %\ld always be> 9 m9d ! tru? t ! free play ( ! intellect is promot$ by ! developm5t ( moral p]ceptions1 & t m5tal education1 ev51 does n s mu* consi/ 9 load+ ! memory ) facts1 z 9 /r5g!n+ ! capacity = indep5d5t action--= judg+1 comp>+1 reflect+4 ,! connection betwe5 moral & intellectual culture is (t5 ov]look$1 says a celebrat$ e?ical writ]1 & ! =m] sacrific$ to ! latt]4 ,! exaltation ( tal5t1 z x is call$1 above virtue & religion1 is ! curse ( ! age4 ,education is n[ *iefly a /imulus to le>n+1 & ?us may acquire p[] )\t ! pr9ciples :i* alone make x a good4 ,tal5t is wor%ipp$1 b1 if divorc$ f rectitude1 x w prove m ( a demon ?an a god4 ,hold+ ! op9ion1 !n1 t a fix$ religi\s belief is ! legitimate result ( a ?or\gh cultivation ( ! m5tal & moral end[m5ts1 & t _! unit$ & co-equal developm5t con/itutes education1 y w p]mit me to impress ^u y\r att5tion ! importance ( secur+ all ! aid af=d$ by ! be/ lights v\*saf$ to u1 9 ! se>* aft] ,tru?4 ,consci5ce is a bl9d guide1 until assi/$ by discrim9at+ tea*+1 & hone/1 p]sev]+ endeavors at self-enlight5m5t4 ,= myself1 my exp]i5ce1 9 ?is respect1 has af=d$ me no assi/ance s reliable & effici5t z t to be ga!r$ f ! ,life ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 z record$ by 8 v>i\s biograph]s1 & collect$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,i comm5d its /udy1 r5ew$ly1 to y1 n 9 se>* ( a sub/antiation ( human doctr9es1 n to det]m9e ! accuracy ( p>ticul> cre$s1 b to possess y\rself ( simple1 intelligible1 practicable directions = ! wise regulation ( y\r daily life1 & ^? ceaseless ef=ts at self-advancem5t :i* %\ld be ! highe/ purpose ( ,a be+ brea?+ ?\ghtful brea?1 ,a creature betwe5 life & dea?6 ,accu/om$ to ! /&>d e/abli%$ by ,him :o said1 ,be ye1 !re=e1 p]fect1 ev5 z ,i am p]fect1 we w n be det]r$ f ! /eadfa/ pursuit ( "r by ! imp]fect exhibitions1 s frequ5tly made1 ( its efficacy1 9 ! lives ( ! pr(ess$ foll[]s ( ! wond]ful ,naz>9e4 ,consci\s ( ! difficulties1 ! temptations & ! discomfitures t we ourselves enc\nt]1 we w le>n1 n only to discrim9ate betwe5 ! imp]fections ( ! disciple & ! p]fection ( ! ,ma/]1 b to ex]cise t *>ity t[>d o!rs1 ( :i* self-exam9ation tea*es u ! ne$1 9 our own case4 ,?us1 ! ,gold5 ,rule1 :i* s inclusively epitomizes ! moral code ( ! ,great ,tea*]1 w come to be our guide 9 det]m9+ ! pa? ( practical duty1 & ! c\rse ( self-culture1 mo/ ess5tial to ! security ( pres5t happ9ess1 & z a prep>ative = t et]nal /ate ( exi/5ce1 ( :i* ?is is b ! embryo4 ,?us1 mak+ ,god & consci5ce--:i* is ! voice ( ,god speak+ )9 u--! arbit] betwe5 our bett] nature & ! impulses excit$ by ! gross] faculties1 we %all be less tempt$ by outw>d influ5ces to l[] ! ab/ract /&>d we orig9ally e/abli%1 or to reconcile ourselves to an imp]fect con=mity to its requisitions4 ,f> less1 w we p]mit ourselves to indulge ! delusion t we are n1 ea* ( u1 p]sonally obligat$1 by our moral responsibilities1 to develop all ! p[]s ) :i* we are end[$1 to _! utmo/ capacity3-- ,!y build too l[ :o build bel[ ! skies6 ,! mo/ p]fect ( human be+s 0 also ! mo/ humble & self-sacrific+1 s t !y :o endeavor to foll[ 8 example w n only be devoid ( self-righte\s assumption1 b actively devot$ to ! good ( _! fell[-creatures1 &1 l ,him1 pity+ly s5sible ( ! wants & ! woes ( humanity4 ,t rev]5ce = ! spiritual nature ( man1 z a direct emanation f ,deity1 :i* all %\ld *]i%1 is1 also1 to be reg>d$ z a "p ( judici\s self-culture4 ,cultivate an habitual recognition ( y\r cele/ial attributes1 & /rive to elevate y\r :ole be+ into cong5ial association ) ! div9ity )9 y3--?is d = ! b5efit ( o!rs1 ,be noble6 & ! nobl5ess t lies ,9 o!r m51 sleep+1 b nev] dead1 ,w rise1 9 maje/y1 to meet ?9e own6 ,) s exalt$ an aim z ,i h propos$ = y\r adoption1 y w be sl[ to tol]ate peccadilloes1 z ( little mom5t1 ei!r 9 a metaphysical or e?ical po9t ( view4 ,dread su* tol]ance1 z sapp+ ! f\ndations ( pr9ciple2 le>n to detect ! insidi\s poison lurk+ 9 ,burke's celebrat$ aphorism1 & 9 ! infidel philosophy t assumes ! brighte/ semblances t g5ius c inv5t1 ! m readily to deceive4 ,e/abli% fix$ pr9ciples ( b5evol5ce1 ju/ice1 tru?fulness1 religi\s belief1 & adh]e /eadfa/ly to !m1 despite ! allurem5ts ( ! _w1 ! tempt+s ( ambition1 or we>9ess ( self-conflict4 ,! ,pursuit ( ,happ9ess is b conc5trat$ phraseology = ! purposes & endeavors ( e human be+4 ,may y e>ly le>n to di/+ui% betwe5 ! false & ! true1 betwe5 pleasure & happ9ess1 e>ly "k y\r duty to y\rselves1 y\r c\ntry1 & y\r ,god6 ,i w b add to ^! crude1 b he>t-eng5d]$1 obs]vations1 a few l9es1 embody+ my own s5tim5ts1 & 9 a =m mu* m impressive ?an ,i c comm&3-- ,we live 9 de$s1 n ye>s2 9 ?\ghts1 n brea?s2 ,9 feel+s1 n 9 figures on a dial4 ,we %\ld c\nt "t by he>t-?robs4 ,he mo/ lives ,:o ?9ks mo/1 feels ! noble/1 acts ! be/4 99 99 99 99 99 ,i h some:]e met ) a little bagatelle1 some:at l ?is3-- ,apollo1 ! god ( love1 ( music1 & ( eloqu5ce1 we>y ( ! *angeless brilliancy ( ,olympus1 det]m9$ to desc5d to e>?1 & to secure ma9t5ance & fame1 9 ! guise ( a mortal1 by au?or%ip4 ,accord+ly1 ! incognito div9ity e/abli%$ himself 9 an attic1 aft] ! usual fa%ion ( ! sons ( g5ius1 & comm5c$ indit+ a poem--a long epic poem1 ply+ 8 p5 ) ! pati5t indu/ry inspir$ by necessity1 ! be/ /imulus ( human ef=t4 ,at l5g?1 ! task ( ! god complet$1 he1 ) great difficulty1 procur$ ! means ( (f]+ x to ! _w 9 pr9t$ =m4 ,! ,epic ( ,apollo1 ! god ( ,poetry1 fell1 pre-doom$1 f ! press4 ,no comm5datory review _h be5 secur$1 no fa%ionable publi%] endors$ its m]its4 ,disgu/$ ) ! pursuit ( ! weal? & honors ( e>?1 ,apollo return$ to ,olympus1 bequea?+ to mortals1 ?is advice3--,w\ld y secure e>?ly celebrity & ri*es1 d n attempt intellectual & moral culture1 b ,,inv5t ,a ,,pill6 99 99 99 99 99 ,in/ances ( ! successful pursuit ( k "u difficulties frequ5tly pres5t !mselves 9 our contemporane\s hi/ory1 bo? 9 our own c\ntry & 9 =eign l&s4 ,inde$1 ! hi/ory ( ! human m9d goes f> t[>d prov+ t1 n ! pamp]$ scions ( rank & luxury1 b ! h>dy sons ( pov]ty & toil1 h be51 mo/ frequ5tly1 ! b5efactors ( ! race4 ,well has ! poet said3-- ,! busy _w %oves angrily aside ,! man :o /&s ) arms a-kimbo set1 ,until occasion tell him :at to d2 ,& he :o waits to h 8 task m>k$ out1 ,%all die1 & leave 8 err& unfulfill$4 ,! ,le>n$ ,blacksmi?1 z he is popul>ly call$1 acquir$ ?irty1 or m1 diff]5t languages1 :ile daily work+ at 8 labori\s trade4 ,he 0 accu/om$ to /udy :ile tak+ 8 meals1 & to h an op5 book plac$ ^u ! anvil1 :ile he work$4 ,a celebrat$ physiological writ]1 allud+ to ! habits ( ?is p]sev]+ devotee ( philology1 says1 t no?+ b 8 un9t]rupt$ practice ( 8 ,vulcan-tasks pres]v$ 8 heal? "u ! va/ am\nt ( m5tal labor he impos$ ^u himself4 ,ano!r ( our di/+ui%$ c\ntrym51 n[ a prom95t popul> orator1 is said to h accumulat$ food = future usefulness1 :ile devot+ ! en]gies ( ! out] man to ! employm5t ( a wagon]1 amid ! gr& sc5ic influ5ces ( ! maje/ic ,alleghanies4 ,! e>ly life ( ,frankl91 ( ! ,mill-boy ( ! ,sla%es1 ( ,web/]1 & ( _m o!rs ^: names h become wat*words among u1 are1 d\btless1 famili> to y1 z examples 9 ?is respect4 99 99 99 99 99 ,look+ ^u ! busy active _w ar\nd me1--z ,i sometimes l to d--f beh9d ! scre5 ( my newspap]1 seat$ 9 ! read+-room ( a hotel1 ,i became ! auditor ( ! foll[+ conv]sation1 betwe5 two "y m51 :o 7 /ation$ ne> a w9d[1 wat*+ ! pass+ ?rong ( a cr[d$ ?or\ghf>e4 ,by ,george6 !re's ,van ,k----1 exclaim$ "o1 ) unusual animation4 ,:i* "o1--:]e8 eag]ly int]rogat$ 8 companion4 ,t's he1 ?is side1 ) ! ,byronic nose1 & %ort /eps--he's great6 ,:at a fell[ he is = mak+ money1 ?\gh6 ,does x by 8 tal5ts1 don't he8--nobody l him1 9 ! ,b> ( ?is ,/ate1 = g5ius1--t's a fact--c>ries ev]y?+ ?r\gh by ! =ce ( g5ius6 ,dev'li% clev]1 no d\bt1 ass5t$ ! o!r1 b he us$ to /udy1 ,i tell y1 l a h]o1 :5 he 0 y\ng]4 ,nev] he>d t ( him1 answ]$ ! o!r y\?1 h[ ! deuce c\ld he8 ,he has always be5 a man ab\t t[n--real fa%ionable fell[--practis$ always1 s9ce he 0 admitt$1 & ev]ybody kn[s no "o d9es out1 & goes to p>ties ) m ( a ru% ?an ,van ,k----1 & he always has4 ,t may all be1 b my "m1 :o has kn[n him well = ye>s1 0 tell+ me1 ! o!r day1 t ^? :o 7 mo/ *>m$ ) 8 wit1 & belle-lettre s*ol>%ip1 :5 he fir/ came ^u ! tapis1 little knew ! pa9s he took to accompli% himself4 ',he exhibit$ ! result1 n ! ma*9]y1' %e said1 b he did /udy1 & /udy h>d1 :5 o!r "y fell[s 7 asleep1 or rais+ h----6 ,z = t1 int]rupt$ ! o!r1 he always did 8 full %>e ( all ! deviltry go+1 or ,i am %rewdly mi/ak56 ,nobody surpasses him at t1 any m ?an at 8 regul> trade1 laugh$ 8 companion--oh1 b he's ri*6 ,jim ,williams 0 tell+ me 7,jim /udies ) ,s---- & ,van ,k----7 h[ he put d[n old ,s---- ! o!r day4 ,x seems ,s---- _h be5 laid on ! %elf ) a too?-a*e--dev'li% bad--face all swell$ up--old fell[ real sick1 & no mi/ake4 ,well1 "o morn+1 aft] he'd be5 gone sev]al days1 he manag$ to pull up1 & make 8 appe>ance at ! (fice4 ,x 0 e>ly--no "o !re b ,van ,k---- & ! boys--,jim & ! re/ ( ! fell[s--te>+ away at ! books & pap]s4 ,s old ,s---- dropp$ d[n 9 an arm-*air by ! /ove1 & began a hifalut9 description ( 8 sorr[s & suff]+s :ile he _h be5 sick--q 9 ! 'pile on ! agony' /yle6 ,well1 j z ! old boy got fairly w>m$ up1 & 0 go+ x smoo?ly1 ,van ,k---- bawl$ out3--',y-a-s6 ,mr4 ,s----6 w y h "t1 ?is morn+1 to look ov] ^! pap]s1 9 ! case ( ,smi? aga9/ ,br[n8' ,jim said he nev] saw an old rip s cut d[n 9 all 8 life1 &1 z soon z he w5t out1 !re 0 a g5]al bu/ up1 at 8 exp5se6 ,h[ conf\nd$ he>tless6 exclaim$ ! eld] y\?1 ris+--by ,heav51 ,i hope a man ne$n't set aside ! common sympa?ies & dec5cies ( humanity1 to secure success 9 8 pr(ession1 or 9 society6 & z he pass$ me1 ,i caught ! flu% ( manly indignation t mantl$ 8 be>dless *eek1 & ! lightn+-fla% ( y\?ful g5ius t enk9dl$ 8 l>ge blue eyes4 99 99 99 99 99 ,:at are y do+ !re1 sir8 inquir$ "o ( ! e>ly ,presid5ts ( our ,republic1 ( 8 nephew1 :o 0 /&+ be=e an op5 writ+-desk1 9 8 private ap>tm5t4 ,only gett+ "s pap] & p5cils1 sir1 repli$ ! "y man4 ,t /ation]y1 sir1 belongs to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t6 return$ ! ,am]ican patriot1 impressively1 & /]nly1 & resum$ 8 previ\s occupation4 99 99 99 99 99 ,daniel ,web/]1 9 conv]sation ) a famili> fri5d1 said3 ,f ! "t t1 at my "m's feet1 or on my fa!r's knees1 ,i fir/ le>n$ to lisp v]ses f ! ,sacr$ ,writ+s1 !y h be5 my daily /udy1 & vigilant contemplation4 ,if !re be any?+ 9 my /yle or ?\ghts wor?y to be comm5d$1 ! cr$it is due to my k9d p>5ts1 9 in/ill+ into my e>ly m9d a love = ! ,scriptures4 99 99 99 99 99 ,h[ long w x take y1 inquir$ ,napoleon1 ( ! "y bro!r-9-law ( ,junot1 to acqua9t y\rself ) ! ,coptic language1 & be prep>$ to g to ,egypt on a secret s]vice8 ,?ree mon?s1 sire1 repli$ ! en]getic ,fr5*man1 ) sc>cely a p]ceptible pause = consid]ation4 ,bi56 return$ ! great ,capta91 beg9 at once4 ,& he mov$ on 9 8 briefly-int]rupt$ walk1 ?r\gh ! salon ( ! beautiful "m ( ! y\?1 say+ to ! ,turki% ,ambassador1 :o accompani$ 8 /roll3--,!re is su* a son z "o might expect f su* a "m6 ,?ree mon?s f t night !re left ! private cab9et ( ,napoleon1 a /ripl+1 ( slight =m & yet unsunn$ br[1 *>g$ by him :o knew m5 by intuition1 ) a task ( fe>ful risk & responsibility2 &1 on ! morr[1 he 0 emb>k$ on ! blue wat]s ( ! ,m$it]ranean1 spe$+ t[>d a l& :]e1 f ! heights ( ! ,pyramids1 a ?\s& ye>s w\ld behold 8 de$s6 99 99 99 99 99 ,i swe>1 ,i'll cut t woman6 ,i'll nev] call !re aga91 t ,i am det]m9$6 cri$ ,paul ,duncan1 impetu\sly4 ,b :y1 bro!r8 ,don't judge too ha/ily1 repli$ 8 si/]1 g5tly4 ,! :ole family h always be5 s k9d to u2 = my "p1 ,i ?9k "o seldom meets p]sons ( m poli%$ mann]s1 &---- ,poli%$ mann]s6 int]rupt$ ! irritable man1 rudely1 :at d y call poli%$ mann]s8 ,i gave up ,r---- himself1 j because he is s devili% un-poli%$1 long ago4 ,he pass$ me1 once or twice1 9 ,wall-/reet1 ) 8 head d[n1 & didn't ev5 b[6 aft] t ,i let him run6 ,he is s engross$ 9 8 philan?ropic s*emes t1 ,i suppose1 he really did n see y1 int]pos$ 8 si/]1 mildly4 ,b ! ladies are n responsible = 8 peccadilloes4 ,no1 !y _c answ] = _! own1 to me1 retort$ ! o!r1 ) bitt]ness4 ,:5 ,i w5t 91 la/ ev5+1 %e & h] "m 7 bo? 9 ! room4 ,! old lady rose1 civilly en\gh1 b ,mrs4 ,r---- kept h] seat1 p>tly beh9d a table1 ev5 :5 ,i w5t to h] & %ook h&s4 ,de> bro!r1 expo/ulat$ 8 companion1 don't y "k t ,mrs4 ,r---- is n well8 ,%e has n be5 out 9 mon?s4 ,:at ! devil1 !n1 does %e make h] appe>ance =1 if %e c't obs]ve ! common proprieties ( life8 ,i d\bt :e!r y w\ld h se5 h]1 _h %e n be5 9 ! room :5 y ent]$4 ,did %e rema9 dur+ ! :ole "t ( y\r call8 ,c]ta9ly2 b ! old woman slipp$ out1 :5 "s bu/le appe>$ to be go+ on 9 ! hall1 & nev] made h] appe>ance aga91 at all1 only s5d+ 9 a s]vant1 j z ,i 0 go+ away1 to say t %e 'hop$ to be excus$1 z h] fa!r _h j arriv$4' ,he is v ag$1 & %e always att5ds ^u him h]self1 :5 he is !re1 ev5 to comb+ 8 hair1 expla9$ ! g5tl] _s4 ,i rememb] admir+ h] devotion to ! old man1 :o is v peculi>1 & some:at disagreeable to p]sons g5]ally1 :5 ,i 0 /ay+ !re a day or two4 ,well1 well2 :at has t to d ) h] treatm5t ( me8 ,c\ldn't %e tru/ him ) ! re/ ( ! family = a few m9utes8 ,!re is a tribe ( wom5 always on h& !re1 besides a ret9ue ( s]vants4 ,if y w p]mit me to say s1 )\t (f5se1 ,*>ley1 return$ ! lady1 ) sudd5 det]m9ation ( mann]1 ,i fe> y did n display y\r usual tact on ! occasion1 & t y1 p]haps1 took (f5se at circum/ances result+ f ! emb>rassm5t ( our fri5ds1 r ?an f any int5tion to be impolite to y4 ,ladies are n always equally well1 equally self-possess$1 equally 9 company-mood1 or company-dress4 ,i don't "k :at might n befall any ( u1 7 we n judg$ (1 by our fri5ds r by our g5]al mann] to !m1 ?an by any little peculi>ities1 ( :i* we may be ourselves :olly unconsci\s at ! "t4 99 99 99 99 99 ,if y are z mu* impress$ z ,i 01 ^u fir/ p]us+ !m1 ) ! foll[+ s5t5ces f ,sir ,humphrey ,davy's p51 y w require no apology f me1 = transcrib+ !m "h4 ,i envy no quality ( m9d or intellect 9 o!rs--n ( g5ius1 p[]1 wit1 or fancy2 b1 if ,i c\ld *oose :at w\ld be mo/ delightful1 &1 ,i believe1 mo/ useful1 to me1 ,i %\ld pref] a firm religi\s belief1 to e o!r bless+1 = x makes life a discipl9e ( goodness1 creates new hope1 :5 e>?ly hopes vani%1 & ?r[s ov] ! decay1 ! de/ruction1 ( exi/5ce1 ! mo/ gorge\s ( all light2 awak5s life1 ev5 9 dea?1 &1 f decay1 calls up beauty & div9ity2 makes an in/rum5t ( torture & %ame ! ladd] ( asc5t to ,p>adise2 &1 f> above all comb9ation ( e>?ly hopes1 calls up ! mo/ delightful visions--palms & am>an?s1 ! g>d5s ( ! bless$1 ! security ( ev]la/+ joys1 :]e ! s5suali/ & ! skeptic view only gloom1 decay1 & annihilation4 ,) ^! sublime words1 my de> nephews1 ,i bid y1 affectionately1 ,adieu6 ,,h5ry ,,lunettes4 ,,lett] ,,xii4 ,,*oice ,,( ,,companions ,,& ,,fri5ds--,,selection ,,( ,a ,,pursuit ,,9 ,,life--,,c\rt%ip--,,m>riage--,,h\sekeep +--,,pecuni>y ,,matt]s1 ,,etc4 ,,my ,,de> ,,nephews3 ,i ?9k x 0 ,burke :o said t ^? :o desire to improve1 %\ld always *oose1 z companions1 p]sons ( m k & virtue ?an !mselves4 ,he _h1 h[ev]1 ! happy faculty ( elicit+ in=mation f all ) :om he came 9 contact1 ev5 z ! bee extracts sweetness f ! mo/ insignificant & unattractive fl[]4 ,x is said ( him1 y are aw>e1 t he nev] took refuge "u a project+ eave = five m9utes1 to escape a %[]1 ) ano!r man1 )\t ei!r giv+ or receiv+ in/ruction4 ,8 excell5t habit 9 ?is respect1 nev]!less1 9 no degree invalidat$ ! practical wisdom ( ! rem>k ,i h ascrib$ to ?is celebrat$ /atesman4 ,x is n easy to atta* too mu* importance to ! *oice ( ,companions & ,fri5ds1 especially dur+ t p]iod ( life :5 we are mo/ susceptible to outw>d influ5ces4 ,mu* enjoym5t is d]iv$ f association ) ^? ^: ta/es1 pursuits1 & s5tim5ts are simil> to our own2 b1 9 mak+ a selection 9 ?is respect1 x is bett] to seek ! companion%ip ( p]sons ^: influ5ce w h ! effect to elevate r ?an to depress our own m5tal & moral /&>d4 ,h5ce1 "y p]sons w be mo/ improv$ by ! example ( ^? ^: great] maturity ( ye>s & acquirem5t give !m ! advantage ( exp]i5ce4 ,byron & o!rs ( ! morbid s*ool to :i* he belong$1 or r1 p]haps1 :i* he orig9at$1 /rove to e/abli% z a tru?1 ! libell\s *>ge t humanity is incapable ( true1 dis9t]e/$ fri5d%ip4 ,happily = ! dignity & heal?fulness ( ! y\?ful m9d1 ?is affect$ misan?ropy1 hav+ _h its day1 is dy+ ! natural dea? to :i* error is doom$1 & we are aga9 p]mitt$ to respect our common nature )\t :olly r5\nc+ our claims to poetic s5sibility6 ,x seems1 to my poor p]ceptions1 t !re ne$s no bett] te/ ( ! capacities ( our fell[-creatures1 ) reg>d to ! nobl] s5tim5ts1 ?an our own self-consci\sness6 ,if we "k ourselves capable ( l(ty aspirations1 ( self-sacrifice = o!rs' good1 ( rejoic+ 9 ! happ9ess ( our fri5ds1 ( deep1 endur+ affection = !m1 by :at arrogant "r %all we assume ourselves sup]ior to ! race to :i* we belong8 ,z ! man :o habitually rails at ! g5tl] sex mu/1 necess>ily1 h be5 peculi>ly un=tunate 9 8 e>lie/ associations ) woman1 s he :o pr(esses a disbelief 9 true fri5d%ip1 may be presum$1 n only to h *os5 8 associates unwisely1 b to be himself ill-con/itut$ & ill-discipl9$4 ,if ----,,virtue is m ?an a %ade or a s\nd1 ,& man may h] voice1 9 ?is be+1 obey1 !n is fri5d%ip "o ( ! pure/ & highe/ s\rces ( human enjoym5t6 ,es*ew1 !n1 ! debas+1 s\l-re/ra9+ maxims ( ,byron1 ,ro*ef\cauld1 & _! imitators1 & seek 9 communion ) ! gift$ & ! good1 elevat$ enjoym5t & inspir+ inc5tives to noble purposes & manly a*ievem5ts4 ,b if ! old ,spani% prov]b1 ,%[ me y\r fri5ds & ,i w tell y :at y are1 is applicable to ! selection ( ord9>y associates1 ( h[ mu* m significance is x 9 relation to confidants6 ,to require su* a fri5d1 pre-supposes ! ne$ ( advice1 & only sup]iority 9 age & k ( ! _w & ( ! human he>t1 c qualify any "o = ! responsibility ?us assum$4 ,no?+ is m frequ5tly volunte]$ by ! inexp]i5c$ ?an advice1 :ile !y :o prop]ly appreciate its importance are ! lea/ likely to give x unask$4 ,9 connection ) ! subject ( confid5ces & confidants1 pond] well ! conc5trat$ wisdom conta9$ 9 ?is brief s5t5ce3 ,be c>eful ( :om y speak1 to :om y speak1 & h[1 & :51 & :]e4 ,if f self-consci\sness we draw conclusive pro(s ( ! elevat$ p[]s ( our nature1 we also le>n1 ) equal c]ta9ty1 ! ne$ t all h ( =be>ance1 l5ity1 & =giv5ess4 ,!y :o look = p]fection 9 human companions1 w entail ^u !mselves a life-long solitude ( _s4 ,"s "o has prettily said t ! fault ( a fri5d is l a flaw 9 a beautiful *9a vase2 ! defect is rem$iless2 let u ov]look x1 & dwell only ^u :at w give u pleasure4 ,x is almo/ useless to attempt to give y any advice ) respect to ! *oice ( an occupation 9 life4 ,i tru/1 h[ev]1 t y ne$ no argum5t to conv9ce y t respectability & happ9ess unit$ly require1 let y\r pecuni>y circum/ances be :at !y may1 t y %\ld h su* an inc5tive to ! due ex]cise ( y\r p[]s ( body & m9d4 ,no consid]ation is1 p]haps1 m important ?an t ( foll[+ ! natural incl9ation 9 mak+ ?is decision1 provid$ outw>d circum/ances r5d] x possible to d s2 & 9 ?is c\ntry a man may almo/ always ov]come ob/acles ( ?is k9d1 by pati5t p]sev]ance4 ,! impression1 =m]ly s preval5t1 t none b ! ?ree le>n$ pr(essions1 z !y are call$1 require a ?or\gh education1 z a prelude1 is1 ,i mu/ believe1 mu* less g5]ally ent]ta9$1 ?an :5 ,i 0 a "y man4 ,& ?is is z x %\ld be4 ,!re c be no human employm5t t is n facilitat$ by ! aid ( a cultivat$1 discipl9$ intellect1 & our "y c\ntrym51 :o s frequ5tly make "s tempor>y & lucrative occupation ! /epp+-/one to advancem5t1 %\ld always be> ?is 9 m9d4 ,"o day1 ,am]ica1 l ,v5ice ( old1 w be a l& ( m]*ant pr9ces--b none w take rank among ^! self-elevat$ patricians b !y :o add ! poli%1 ! ref9em5t & ! weal? ( intellect1 to ! p[] d]iv$ f ext]nal circum/ances4 ,! ,physical ,sci5ces & ! ,inv5tive & ,practical ,arts are claim+ ! att5tion ( our times to a degree nev] be=e kn[n2 & ^! af=d new & suffici5t av5ues = ! ex]cise ( tal5ts t5d+ r to me*anical ?an to metaphysical ex]tion4 ,rememb]1 always1 t a man may give dignity to any hone/ employm5t to :i* he %all devote 8 en]gies--& bett] s1 ?an to possess no claims to respect except ^? be/[$ by position4 ,z ! pursuit ( weal? z an end1 r ?an a means1 is n ! noble/ ( human purposes1 s m]e occupation & ext]nal belong+s d n det]m9e ! real wor? ( m9d or "*4 ,i am bro!r to ! ,work]1 ,& ,i love 8 manly look1 ,z ,i love a ?\ght ( beauty1 ,liv+1 />-l1 9 a book4 ,i am bro!r to ! humble/1 ,9 ! _w's r$-h&$ /rife1-- ,^? :o wield ! sword ( labor1 ,9 ! battle ranks ( life6 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,nev] let ! work] falt]1 ,nor 8 cause--= hope is /rong2 ,he %all live a mon>* glori\s ,9 ! p's com+ ?rong4 ,!re's a s\nd comes f ! future1 ,l ! s\nd ( _m lays2 ,,fre$om /rikes h] h>p = toil]s1 ,l\d z :5 ! ?und] plays6 ,:ile on ?is subject1 p]mit me to call y\r att5tion to a matt] :i*1 ?\gh ( m9or importance1 is n unwor?y ( consid]ation4 ,m5 ) b little k ( ! _w are apt to betray _! occupation by _! mann] & conv]sation--to smell ( ! %op1 z x is (t51 some:at co>sely1 express$4 ,?us1 an arti/ w talk habitually ( su* matt]s z arre/ ! peculi> p]ceptions he has quick5$ into acut5ess by culture1 & ev5 use ! te*nicalities ( language :i*1 ?\gh famili> to him1 may be1 & probably are1 un9telligible to p]sons ( g5]al cultivation only4 ,a physician w sometimes g ab\t ) a heavy1 ivory-head$ cane1 & a gr&1 pomp\s look1 :i* may1 p]*ance1 be pr(essional1 b x is n ! less absurd1 unless z a means ( impress+ ! vulg>2 & he (t5 falls into ! impression t any sacrifice to ! ,graces1 or any reg>d = ! weaknesses ( humanity1 :5 9 a sick-room1 are entirely b5ea? 8 dignity4 ,lawy]s w use ,lat9 phrases1 & legal te*nicalities1 9 ! society ( ladies1 & ! g5tlem5 ( ! black clo? n only c>ry ! pulpit into ! draw+-room1 b p]mit !mselves to be lioniz$ by dev\t old wom51 & s5tim5tal "y ones1 into ! be/ seat 9 an ap>tm5t1 or a c>riage1 ! tit-bits at table1 & a sum-total ( mawki% man-wor%ip4 ,z ,i h said1 all ?is savors ( ignorance ( ! _w1 z x does ( lat5t egotism1 & defici5t self-respect4 ,note1 !re=e1 ! probable effects--:5 unre/ra9$ by self-scrut9y--( mov+ 9 a limit$ sph]e ( action1 & always be> 9 m9d t y\r individual occupations & int]e/s1 ?\gh ( great p]sonal importance1 are comp>atively insignificant 9 ! consid]ation ( o!rs2 t y y\rself make1 :5 view$ f a g5]al /&-po9t1 b a s+le unit ( ! great mass to :om y\r int]e/s1 purposes1 & m]its1 are matt]s alike ( pr(\nd indiff]5ce & unque/ion+ ignorance4 ,no man1 says ,jean ,paul1 ! only "o1 z ! ,g]mans call him1 c live pi\sly or die righte\sly )\t a wife2 & "o ( ! mo/ celebrat$ obs]v]s ( human nature among our own c\ntrym51 has bequea!d u ! record$ op9ion t an e>ly m>riage ) an amiable & virtu\s woman is1 next to a firm religi\s fai?1 ! be/ safegu>d to ! happ9ess & pr9ciples ( a "y man4 ,9 our prosp]\s l&1 :]e ! means ( liv+ are div]sifi$ almo/ equally ) ! necessities ( life1 x is f> less haz>d\s to assume ! responsibilities aris+ f e>ly m>riage1 ?an 9 o!r c\ntries4 ,ev]y?+ is1 9 a c]ta9 s5se1 precoci\s "h4 ,extreme y\? is no b>ri] to indep5d5ce ( ef=t & position--none to self-reliance & success4 ,x may be que/ion$ :e!r ! tax ?us prematurely impos$ ^u ! intellect1 z well z ! physique1 does n1 9 "s degree1 t5d1 n only to ev5tual m$iocrity ( p[]1 b to quick5$ dim9ution ( ! vital en]gies4 ,h5ce x is1 d\btless1 well to adopt ! gold5 mean 9 reg>d to e important /ep 9 life4 ,& ?\gh ,i w\ld by no means c\nsel y n to m>ry until y h accumulat$ a =tune1 ,i w\ld /r5u\sly advise y to possess y\rselves ( some?+ l a prospective c]ta9ty ( ma9t5ance1 & ( s\nd k ( human nature & ( y\rself1 be=e s f> committ+ y\r future happ9ess4 ,"o prom95t cause ( ! multitude ( unhappy unions1 ,i am p]suad$1 is ! ignorance ( _! own true *>act]s ) :i* "y p]sons are s frequ5tly unit$4 ,:olly immature 9 body & m9d1 :5 !y comm5ce m>ri$ life1 z !y develop1 "u ! influ5ce ( "t & circum/ance1 !y awak5 to ! discov]y ( an irreconcilable diff]5ce1 n only 9 ta/e1 s5tim5t1 & op9ion1 b1 :at is worse1 9 pr9ciple4 ,?is is "o extreme4 ,on ! contr>y1 ! m>riage ( p]sons ( decid$ "*1 be=e habit has r5d]$ x difficult to m\ld !mselves into con=mity ) ! peculi>ities f :i* none are exempt1 is desirable4 ,! soon] ^? :o are to tread ! pa? ( life side by side1 le>n ! assimilation t %all r5d] ! way smoo!r & easi] to bo?1 ! great] w be _! %>e ( e>?ly cont5tm5t2 & ?is w be mo/ readily a*iev$1 no d\bt1 :ile y\?ful pliancy & adaptability /ill exi/4 ,e discrim9at+1 self-in=m$ man1 %\ld be ! be/ judge ( ! ess5tial requisites = dome/ic happ9ess1 9 8 individual case4 ,su* an "o w n ne$ to be rem9d$ t all ab/ract or g5]ally-applicable rules mu/ ne$s be modifi$1 9 _m in/ances1 = p]sonal usefulness4 ,b no "o w "q ! desirabl5ess ( heal?1 good temp]1 & education1 9 ! companion ( dome/ic life4 ,by education1 ,i d n mean an acqua9tance ) all1 or ev5 ) any "o1 ( :at are t]m$ accompli%m5ts4 ,a woman may be well-in=m$1 & self-discipl9$1 to a degree t w r5d] h] an admirable wife = a man ( s5se1 )\t be+ able to speak any b h] v]nacul> tongue1 or play ^u any in/rum5t1 save t h>p ( a ?\s& /r+s--! ,human ,he>t6 ,d n und]/& me z und]valu+ ! graceful embelli%m5ts ( social & dome/ic life1 z pres5t$ by ! loveli] "p ( creation4 ,i wi% only to express1 9 my pla91 blunt way1 ! conviction t ! mo/ elegant & v>i$ accompli%m5ts are a v poor equival5t = pov]ty ( ! head & he>t1 9 ! woman :o is to become ! fri5d & c\nsellor to :om y w look = endur+1 discrim9at+ affection & sympa?y1 z well :5 ! trials1 ! c>es1 & ! sorr[s ( mortal exi/5ce %all l[] heavily ov] y1 z :ile y mutually dance along amid ! fl[]s & ! sun%9e ( y\?4 ,a c>e] ( fa%ionable idl5ess1 irresponsibility1 & dissipation1 is n a desirable prelude to ! sy/ematic r\t9e ( quiet duties ess5tial to ! home-happ9ess ( a man ( mod]ate res\rces & retir$ habits4 ,x may be que/ion$ :e!r a woman :o has be5 long accu/om$ to ! adulation & ! excitem5t ( a cr[d1 w be cont5t to f9d enjoym5t1 suffici5t & endur+1 9 ! simple pleasures :i* alone w be at h] comm&1 ?us circum/anc$4 ,b1 :ile ev5 ! inc5tives af=d$ by all ! affection ( :i* su* an ephem]al be+ is capable1 w r5d] con=mity to ?is new position difficult ( atta9m5t1 %e :o is e>ly accu/om$ to look ?\ghtfully ^u life z beautiful & bright inde$1 b z involv+ s]i\s responsibilities & solemn obligations1 w br+ to a union ) "o ( simil> p]ceptions & pr9ciples1 a s5se ( "r & duty1 :i*1 if /r5g!n$ by a comm+l+ ( he>ts1 w make x no disc\rag+ task to h] to beg9 ) h] husb& :]e he beg9s4 ,su* an "o w be cont5t to tread on at an ev5 pace beside him1 ?r\gh ! r\ghness t may beset 8 progress1 *e]fully enc\nt]+ ob/acles1 resolute to conqu] or endure1 z ! case may be2 & ev] fully imbu$ ) t pati5t1 hopeful1 lov+ _s1 ^: motto is be> "o ano!r's burd5s4 ,y w ?9k x m consi/5t ) ! caution ( an old man1 ?an ! ardor natural to a "y "o1 t ,i %\ld advise y to pay prop] respect to ! claims ( ! relations or gu>dians ( any lady to :om y wi% to pay y\r addresses4 ,i w1 nev]!less1 v5ture to ass]t t1 = _m reasons1 y w1 9 aft] life1 h reason to congratulate y\rself ^u pursu+ a manly1 op51 honorable c\rse 9 relation to e feature ( ?is important era 9 y\r c>e]4 ,a fri5d%ip ) a woman consid]ably old] ?an himself 7if %e be m>ri$1 x w be all ! bett]7 & especially if he h n old] si/]s1 or is sep>at$ f !m1 is ( incalculable advantage to a "y man1 :5 bas$ ^u true pr9ciples ( ?\ght & action1--n only 9 relation to subjects especially p]ta9+ to affairs ( ! he>t1 b respect+ a ?\s& nameless practical matt]s1 z well z ( m5tal culture1 ta/e1 s5tim5t1 & conv5tional proprieties4 ,su* a female fri5d--matur$ by ! advantages ( nature & circum/ances--w secure y pres5t enjoym5t ( an elevat$ "*1 toge!r ) con/ant b5efit & improvem5t1 & expect f y1 9 return = ! great good %e r5d]s y1 only ^? graceful c\rtesies & att5tions :i* a man ( true good-bre$+ always reg>ds z equally obligatory & agreeable4 ,let !re be1 h[ev]1 a c]ta9 gravity m+l$ ) ! manife/ations ( reg>d y exhibit t[>ds all m>ri$ wom51 ! dom9ance ( respect 9 y\r mann] t[>ds !m1 & nev] p]mit any consid]ation to induce y to =get ! e/abli%$ "r ( e husb& to sanction or n1 at 8 pleasure1 ! mo/ ab/ractly unexceptionable fri5d%ip betwe5 8 wife & ano!r man4 ,e man ) a nice s5se ( honor1 w indicate1 by 8 prevail+ be>+ & language t[>ds wom5 a felt di/9ction betwe5 ! int5tions ( fri5d%ip1 & ^? ( a suitor or lov]4 ,& :ile he obs]ves t[>ds all wom51 & "u all circum/ances1 ! respectful c\rtesy due to !m1 he w n hesitate to make 8 purpose intelligible1 :]e he has conceiv$ suffici5t e/eem to eng5d] matrimonial int5tions4 ,prop] self-respect1 z well z ! consid]ation due to a lady & h] fri5ds1 dem&s ?is4 ,i repeat1 t no degree ( devotion to "o1 excuses incivility to o!r female acqua9tances 9 society2 & ,i w add t ! mo/ acceptable att5tions to a woman ( s5se & delicacy1 are n ^? t r5d] h] g5]ally conspicu\s1 b su* z express an ev]-pres5t remembrance ( h] com=t & a quick disc]nm5t ( h] real feel+s & wi%es4 ,s 9 ! matt] ( pres5ts1 & simil> expressions ( polit5ess1 good ta/e w dictate no lavi% exp5diture1 unw>rant$ by pecuni>y res\rces1 & inconsi/5t ) ! g5]al surr\nd+s ( ei!r p>ty1 b r a prevail+ h>mony t w be really a ju/] tribute to ! object ( y\r reg>d1 z well z a m cr$itable pro( ( y\r own tact & judgm5t4 ,all complim5ts1 :e!r ?us express$1 or by ^w ( m\?1 %\ld be *>act]iz$ by delicate discrim9ation & punctili\s respect4 ,x is said t wom5 judge ( "* by details3 c]ta9 x is t :at may seem trifles to u1 (t5 s5sibly influ5ce _! op9ions ( m54 ,_! p]ceptions are s ke51 _! s5sibilities s acute1 9 comp>ison ) ours1 t we w\ld err mat]ially 9 e/imat+ !m by ! same gauge we apply to ea* o!r1 & ?us ! my/]ies ( ! female he>t w always rema9 9 a degree insoluble1 ev5 to ! acute/ mascul9e p5etration4 ,b ?\gh ! nice/ %ades ( s5tim5t & feel+ may escape our co>s] p]ceptions1 we ne$ no unusual disc]nm5t to p]ceive ! effects ( k9dness1 g5tl5ess1 & =be>ance 9 our dome/ic relations4 ,i _c mu* e/eem ! man1 ,r[l& ,hill rem>k$1 ^: wife1 *ildr51 & s]vants1 & ev5 ! cat & dog1 are n s5sibly happi] = 8 pres5ce4 ,dep5d ^u x1 no fabl$ ,g5ii c\ld conf] on y a talisman s effective z ! p[] be/[$ by ! en%r9em5t 9 y\r he>t ( ! ,law ( ,k9dness4 ,9 proportion to ! delicacy ( woman's organization is h] susceptibility to su* influ5ce1 & he :o c>elessly outrages ! exquisite s5sibilities t make ! peculi> *>m ( h] nature1 w too (t5 le>n1 :5 ! lesson br+s ) x only ! bitt]ness ( exp]i5ce1 ----h[ light a cause ,may move diss5sion betwe5 he>ts t love4 ,%un1 !n1 z y w\ld ! introduction into y\r physical sy/em ( an insidi\s b irradicable poison1 ,! fir/ slight sw]v+ ( ! he>t1 ,t words are p[]less to express6 ,b :ile y seek to illu/rate y\r con/ant remembrance t y h1 by ! act ( m>riage1 b\nd y\rself to be good-humor$1 affable1 discreet1 =giv+1 pati5t1 & joyful1 ) respect to frailties & imp]fections to ! end ( life1 be> 9 m9d1 also1 t y\r influ5ce ov] ano!r imposes duties ( v>i\s k9ds ^u y1 & t y %\ld use t influ5ce ) f>-sight$ wisdom1 to produce ! greate/ ultimate good4 ,?us y w be conv9c$ t x is ! true/ k9dness to m9i/] to ! intellect & ! affections ( woman1 r ?an to h] vanity1 & t 9 proportion z y assi/ h] to exalt h] high] nature into dom9ance1 w y be rew>d$ by a _s-union comm5surate to ! mo/ exalt$ necessities ( y\r own4 ,i h kn[n m51 9 my "t1 :o seem$ to h a fix$ belief t all manife/ations ( ! g5tl] in/9cts ( humanity are unwor?y ( ! dignity ( manhood1 & :o1 by habitually repress+ all exhibitions ( natural emotion1 _h app>5tly succe$$ 9 /eel+ _! he>ts1 z well aga9/ all s(t5+ ext]nal impressions z to ! inspiration ( ! /ill1 sad music ( _! bett] selves4 ,all elevat$ emotions1 :e!r ( an affectionate or religi\s "*1 are too sacr$ = g5]al obs]vance3 ,:5 ?\ praye/1 ent] into ?y closet & %ut ! door1 0 ! direction ( our great ,tea*]1 & s ) ! religion ( ! he>t 7if y w p]mit me ! phrase71 x w\ld be desecrat$1 7 x possible--:i* f its v nature x is n--to p>ade its outw>d tok5s to indiff]5t eyes4 ,& yet ,i return to a prior /&-po9t & insi/ t !re is a middle-gr\nd1 ev5 "h1 ! ju/e milieu1 z ! ,fr5* say4--,apropos--! anci5t ,romans us$ ! same ^w to designate family affection & piety4 ,intimately connect$ ) ! happ9ess ( dome/ic life is ! due consid]ation ( pecuni>y affairs4 ,b1 be=e we proce$ to _! discussion1 let me1 z long a some:at scrut9iz+ obs]v] ( ! v>y+ phases ( social life1 9 our own c\ntry especially1 ent] my e>ne/ prote/ aga9/ ! practice s commonly adopt$ by newly-m>ri$ p]sons1 ( bo>d+1 9 place ( at once e/abli%+ = !mselves ! di/9ctive & ennobl+ pr]ogatives ( ,,home4 ,language & "t w\ld alike fail me 9 an endeavor to set =? ! manifold evils inevitably gr[+ out ( ?is fa%ionable sy/em4 ,take ! advice ( an old man1 :o has te/$ !ories by prolong$ exp]i5ce1 & at once e/abli% y\r ,p5ates )9 f\r walls1 & "u a ro( t w1 at times1 exclude all :o are n prop]ly d5iz5s ( y\r h\sehold1 ^u assum+ ! rights & obligations ( m>ri$ life4 ,d n be det]r$ f ?is /ep by ! conviction t y _c %r9e y\r home-deities ^u p$e/als ( m>ble4 ,cov] _! bases ) fl[]s--,god's free gift to all--& ! pla9e/ support w suffice = !m1 if x be b firm4 ,) "r views ( ! true aims & enjoym5ts ( life1 x w be no impossible a*ievem5t to e/abli% y\r h\sehold appo9tm5ts )9 ! limits ( y\r income1 :atev] t may be1 & to ent]ta9 ! conviction t ! duty ( provid+ = possible1 if n probable1 future cont+5cies1 is imp]ative ) ^? :o h assum$ conjugal & pat]nal responsibilities4 ,firm adh]5ce to su* a sy/em ( liv+ w br+ ) x a ?\s& collat]al pleasures & privileges1 & secure ! only true indep5d5ce4 ,no?+ is m unwor?y ?an ! sacrifice ( g5u9e hospitality1 ta/e1 & ref9em5t1 to ! requisitions ( m]e fa%ion1 9 su* arrangem5ts2 no ?raldom s degrad+ z t impos$ by ! union ( pov]ty & false pride4 ,:at lat5t egotism1 too1 9 ! pre-suppos$ idea t ! _w at l>ge takes c>eful cognizance ( ! individualiz+ specialities ( any man1 save :5 he tr5*es on ! res]v$ rights ( o!rs4 ,true self-respect1 !n1 z well z enl>g$ p]ceptions ( real life1 w dictate a judici\s adju/m5t ( means to desir$ results1 & tea* ! will+ adoption ( safe mod]ation 9 all4 ,happily1 com=t & ref9em5t may be secur$ )\t ru9\s exp5diture1 ev5 by ! mo/ mode/ beg9n]s 9 h\sekeep+4 ,indu/ry1 +5uity & ta/e1 w l5d embelli%m5t to ! simple/ home1 & ! "y1 at lea/1 c well af=d to disp5se ) en]vat+ luxury & pret5ti\s display4 ,) due def]5ce to individual ta/e1 ,i w\ld comm5d ! cultivation & gratification ( a love ( books & works ( art1 9 pref]5ce to ! pur*ase ( co/ly furniture1 mirrors1 & ! l4 ,f9e pr9ts 7:i* are pref]able to indiff]5t pa9t+s7 are n[ )9 obta9able rea*1 by _m :o p]mit !mselves few indulg5ces1 comp>atively1 & ev]y?+ hav+ a t5d5cy to fo/] ! ae/hetical p]ceptions & enjoym5ts ( *ildr51 & to exalt ^! gratifications into habitual supremacy ov] ! gross] pleasures ( s5se1 or ! exhibitions ( vanity1 is wor?y ( reg>d4 ,& z no avoidable dem&s ( ! out] life %\ld be p]mitt$ to dim9i% ! res\rces ( ei!r ! he>t or ! m9d1 well-select$ books w take high rank among ! belong+s ( a well-appo9t$ h\se4 ,to sum up all1 my de> fri5ds1 if y aim at rational happ9ess1 let !re be :at is arti/ically t]m$ keep+ 9 y\r :ole sy/em ( life4 ,let y\r /yle ( dress1 y\r mode ( h\sekeep+1 & ent]ta9+1 y\r relaxations1 amusem5ts1 occupations1 & res\rces1 be h>moni\sly comb9$4 99 99 99 99 99 ,:]e & h[ is ! mo/ *>m+ ( ,jewesses8 ,i ask$ "o morn+ ( an old fri5d1 ^u :om ,i _h be5 mak+ an unreasonably e>ly call1 ris+ to g4 ,"h1 sir1 & v well1 respond$ a *e]ful voice f an adjo9+ room4 ,w y n come 9 a mom5t8 ,! smil+ home-"m op5$ wide ! half-op5 door ?r\gh :i* my qu]ies _h be5 answ]$1 & second$ h] daught]'s invitation4 ,!re sat my fair "y fri5d1 ) a small table be=e h]1 cov]$ ) sew+ mat]ials1 & a huge ov]coat ^u h] lap4 ,%e 0 9 a simple1 neat morn+-dress1 & ply+ ! ne$le ) great indu/ry4 ,%e apologiz$ = n ris+ to receive me1 b n = cont9u+ h] occupation aft] ,i seat$ myself4 ,z busily engag$ z ev]1 ,i see1 said ,i4 ,r m s ?an usual1 j n[4 ,fr$ has come home 9 a v dilapidat$ condition4 ,& y are repair+ him4 ,b :at are y do+ ) t huge1 be>i%-look+ coat8 ,x's z mu* z y c d to lift x1 ,i %\ld judge4 ,oh1 ,i've be5 putt+ 9 new front-fac+s & sleeve-l9+s1 & fix+ x up a little1 return$ %e4 ,b1 ,colonel1 d tell me1 h y read ,macaulay's second volume8 ,i repli$ t ,i _h dipp$ into x1 & add$3 ,b1 be=e we discuss ,macaulay1 ,i want y to tell me h[ y le>n$ to be s accompli%$ a tailoress8 ,rebecca c d any?+ %e wi%es1 said h] "m1 9 a s(t1 g5tle voice1 ! he>t is a good tea*]4 ,?ank y1 "m1 rejo9$ ! sweet girl1 ,colonel ,lunettes w make all[ance = y\r natural p>tiality4 ,i w\ld1 7 x necess>y1 my de>1 ,i answ]$1 b ,i c decide = myself 9 y\r case4 ,a b[1 a blu%1 & a pleasant laugh respond$1 &1 ris+1 %e deposit$ ! heavy g>m5t %e _h be5 repair+1 ^u ! arm ( a *air1 & imm$iately reseat+ h]self1 plac$ a l>ge basket full ( wooll5 /ock+s1 at h] side1 ?read$ a /\t ald]man-l-look+ d>n+ ne$le ) ?ick y>n1 & began to m5d a =midable hole 9 "o ( ! socks4 ,h] bro!r is an eng9e]1 & ,i div9$ at a glance1 t ^? /rong1 w>m ?+s 71 l ! blanket-coat1 "p ( 8 outfit = a campaign 9 ! swamps4 ,i am delight$ ) ,macaulay's elaborate sket*es ( individuals1 resum$ ! busy seam/ress1 draw+ out h] long ne$le & ?read1 & return+ x ) ! spe$ & accuracy ( nicely-adju/$ ma*9]y2 d y recollect 8 portraiture ( ! ,trimm]8 ,x is v f9e1 ,i answ]$1 l ev]y?+ else ,macaulay has writt54 ,no?+1 h[ev]1 has impress$ me m1 ?us f>1 9 8 hi/ory1 ?an 8 description ( ! condition ( ! cl]gy ( ! ,e/abli%$ ,*ur*1 9 ! rural di/ricts1 dur+ ! reign ( ,james1 & lat] ev54 ,i1 too1 0 exce$+ly int]e/$ 9 x1 repli$ ,rebecca4 ,& ! m1 t ,i 0 rem9d$ ( ! fate ( ! daught]s ( ,engli% c\ntry curates1 ev5 at ?is day2 ( 'g5tle blude1' _m times1 born & educat$ ladies1 !y are subject$1 frequ5tly1 ?r\gh life1 to toil & suff]+ t w\ld excuse _! envy+ ! fate ( a m]e kit*5-drudge6 ,!y are1 usually1 gov]nesses = life1 & nev] m>ry1 cont9u$ ,i4 ,nev] m>ry--?\gh !y are s educat$ & discipl9$1 z to be peculi>ly well-fitt$ = ! fulfillm5t ( woman's de>e/ & highe/ de/9y6 ,?ank ,god6 ,i 0 born :]e su* social ?raldom1 su* hateful mon/rosities1 are n6 ,& ! face t turn$ its glance upw>d1 = an in/ant1 ) ^? la/ f]v5t words1 0 ov]spread ) a gl[ bright z ! crimson hue ( sunset4 ,b1 ?\gh my fri5d ,rebecca1 0 ! la/ woman 9 ! _w to ,die ( a rose1 9 aromatic pa91 %e 0 a p]fect ,syb>ite1 9 "s respects1 z ,i w conv9ce y4 ,ent]+ h] "m's ta/eful1 pretty draw+-room1 a few ev5+s aft] ?is conv]sation1 ,i f\nd ! *>m+ ,jewess1 z ,i sometimes call$ h]1 9 allusion to ,scott's celebrat$ h]o9e1 read+ by ! light ( an a/ral lamp4 ,%e 0 elegantly1 &1 ,i suppose fa%ionably1 dress$1 & recl9+ 9 a l>ge1 luxuri\s-look+1 /uff$ *air1 ) h] da9tily-slipp]$ feet1 half buri$ 9 a s(t crimson cu%ion4 ,9 %ort1 %e 0 ! v imp]sonation ( ! unb\ght grace ( "o ( ,nature's que5s4 ,_h ,i be5 y\ng]1 by "s fifty ye>s1 ,i %\ld h be5 tempt$1 beyond a d\bt1 to d ori5tal homage to s mu* lovel9ess4 ,by ! way1 ,rebecca1 said ,i1 aft] a few m9utes' *at ) my ho/ess1 ,i mu/ tell y ( a witticism y elicit$1 ?is morn+1 f "o ( y\r admir]s6 ,"o ( my admir]s6 ,:o1 pray8 ,guess6 ,well1 ,i won't tantalize y6--,h[>d ,p>k]6 ,y tell me some?+1 ,colonel6 ,i am n entitl$ to ent] ,mr4 ,p>k] on my li/ ( fri5ds4 ,:at1 :at6 t to me1 my de>8 ,i h a great m9d to puni% y1 by n tell+ y :at he said4 ,z y please1 ,colonel ,lunettes6 ) a coquetti% toss ( h] long r+lets4 ,please1 tell me1 ,colonel6 int]pos$ h] "m1 smil+ly2 don't m9d ,rebecca's nons5se--tell me6 ,9 a :isp]8 ,i inquir$1 laugh+1 & glanc+ at ! ,jewess4 ,i h>dly d>e to v5ture t6 ,well6 meet+ ,h[>d1 :o is a great favorite ( m9e1 9 ! /reet1 ?is morn+1 he told me he 0 com+ "h1 to call4 ',/eel y\r he>t1 !n1' said ,i--',or %e w /eal x6' he answ]$1 z quick z ?\ght4 ,q a jeu d'esprit6 exclaim$ ,rebecca1 laugh+ gaily4 ,b1 ,colonel1 ,mr4 ,p>k] may be witty1 accompli%$1 & intellectual1 b he is n a g5tleman6 ,my daught]1 y are sev]e1 said h] "m1 deprecat+ly4 ,i don't mean to be1 "m2 b-- ,f :at d y draw su* a sweep+ inf]5ce1 my *ild8 ,i inquir$4 ,f trifles1 de> sir1 ,i admit2 b ----'trifles make ! sum ( human ?+s6' & slight peculi>ities (t5 indicate "*4 ,= in/ance1 ,mr4 ,p>k] keeps 8 hat on1 :5 he is talk+ to ladies1 & neglects 8 tee? & hair--y ne$n't laugh1 mamma6 ,ye/]day morn+1 he jo9$ me 9 ! /reet1 & came home ) me1 or1 ne>ly home2 = he /opp$ %ort1 a little way f ! h\se1 let me cross a great mud-puddle1 z well z ,i c\ld1 alone1 & op5 ! gate = myself1 ?\gh ,i _h my h&s full ( ?+s4 ,x's true1 he _h ! grace to color a little1 :5 ,i said1 significantly1 z he bade me good morn+1 t ,i 0 glad ,i _h cross$ ! ,sl\gh ( ,despond1 )\t accid5t4 ,t %[$ t a s5sible woman c\ld correct 8 faults1 ,i rem>k$4 ,i don't "k ab\t t1 repli$ my ho/ess4 ,su* ?+s1 z ,rebecca says1 indicate "*2 & ,i w\ld n advise any "y lady to m>ry a man1 ) ! expectation ( re=m+ him4 ,n ( a c>d9al vice1 c]ta9ly1 said ,i2 b !re are-- ,"h a s]vant int]rupt$ me )--,mr4 ,p>k]'s complim5ts1 ,miss1 & (f]$ my fa/idi\s "y fri5d a l>ge p>cel1 wrapp$ 9 a wet1 soil$ newspap]1 & ti$ ) dirty r$ tape4 ,ugh6 exclaim$ ! ,syb>ite1 recoil+1 ) unrepress$ disgu/4 ,:at is x1 ,betty8 ,x c't be = me6 ,x is1 ,miss1 an' no mi/ake--! boy said x got wet 9 ! ra91 wid\t1 z he 0 br++ x1 an' no umb]rell> wid him4 ,w y j take x into ! hall1 & take (f ! pap]1 ,biddy8 ,be c>eful n to let x get dirty & wet1 inside1 w y8--,) /udi$ non*alance4 ,pres5tly ,biddy laid d[n a l>ge1 h&somely-b\nd volume1 & a note1 be=e ! "y lady4 ,x is a copy ( ,macaulay's ',lays ( ,anci5t ,rome1' said %e1 skimm+ ov] ! note4 ,mr4 ,p>k] 0 allud+ to "s passage 9 "o ( ! poems1 ?is morn+4 ,he says ,i w f9d x m>k$ & begs me to accept ! book1 z a philopo5a--oh1 "h are ! l9es--,i ?\ght !m v f9e z he recit$ !m4 ,%all ,i read !m1 mamma8 ,& y1 sir1 w y he> !m8 ',!n none 0 = a p>ty2 ,!n all 7 = ! /ate2 ,!n ! great man help$ ! poor1 ,& ! poor man lov$ ! great2 ,!n l&s 7 fairly portion$2 ,!n spoils 7 fairly sold3 ,! ,romans 7 l bro!rs1 ,9 ! brave days ( old4' ,! en?usiasm ) :i* ! appreciat+ read] read ?is spirit$ passage1 did n prev5t my obs]v+ t %e held h] h&k]*ief closely press$ ^u ! back ( ! exquisite antique b9d+ ( ! volume1 9 ! hope1 z ,i inf]r$1 ( dry+ ! /a9 ( wet :i* ,i notic$1 at once attract$ h] att5tion :5 %e took up ! gift4 ,! op5 note1 z x lay ^u ! table1 disclos$ a torn1 ragg$ edge1 z if x _h be5 c>elessly sev]$ f a %eet ( foolscap4 ,:atev] h] reflections1 ! "y lady _h too mu* in/9ctive delicacy to comm5t ^u ^! peccadilloes1 & s1 ( c\rse1 ,i c\ld in/itute no def5se ( my fri5d4 ,i1 !re=e1 tack$1 z a sailor w\ld say4 ,h[>d's a noble fell[1 said ,i1 9 spite ( 8 little oddities1 b he has "o fault1 un=tunately1 :i* ,i fe> w prev5t 8 w9n+ mu* favor ) ! ladies4 ,:at is t8 inquir$ my "y auditor1 9 a tone ( seem+ indiff]5ce1 b ) a height5$ color1 & an eag] glance4 ,he is poor6 ,d y mean t he lives by 8 wits1 z ! phrase is8 ask$ my ho/ess4 ,by no means6 simply ?is3--,p>k] began ! _w )\t a doll>1 & has _h1 ?us f>1 to 'paddle 8 own canoe1' z he expresses x1 aga9/ w9d & tide4 ,t is q ! be/ ?+ ,i ev] knew ( him6 exclaim$ ,rebecca1 ) animation4 ,x does him great cr$it1 9 my e/imation6 ,b1 ,colonel1 ,i _c agree ) y 9 ?9k+ ,mr4 ,p>k]1 poor6 ,no8 ,no1 inde$6 9 my reg>d1 no man 9 our c\ntry is poor1 :o possesses heal?1 education1 & an unblemi%$ reputation6 99 99 99 99 99 ,9 ! libr>y ( ! only repres5tative ( ! ,briti% gov]nm5t 9 ?is c\ntry--& he 0 ! l9eal repres5tative1 z well1 ( "o ( ! olde/1 weal?ie/ & mo/ ari/ocratic ( noble ,engli% families--^: gue/ ,i rememb] to h be51 ,i f\nd great numb]s ( books1 :i* he _h br\ght ) him f home1 b !y 7 arrang$ ^u simple1 unpa9t$ p9e %elves1 put up = conv5i5ce1 :ile ! own] %\ld rema9 at ,wa%+ton4 ,he br\ght 8 books1 because he want$ !m = con/ant use--b1 ?\gh accu/om$ to ! utmo/ luxuri\sness ( appo9tm5t at home1 he did n dream ( br++ furniture across ! ,atlantic1 or ( apologiz+ = ! abs5ce ( m ?an 0 dem&$ by necessity 9 8 tempor>y resid5ce4 ,i rememb]1 too1 to h he>d x said t "o ( ! rec5t gov]nors ( ! ,empire ,/ate _h n a s+le article ( mahogany furniture 9 8 h\se at ,albany2 & yet1 nobody compla9$ ( any want ( hospitality or c\rtesy on 8 "p1 :ile mak+ ?is discov]y4 ,! simple fact 01 t1 be+ )\t private =tune1 & ! sal>y ( 8 (fice insuffici5t = su* exp5ditures1 he c\ld n af=d x--& no man1 ,i believe1 is b\nd to run 9 debt1 to gratify ei!r ! expectations or ! vanity ( 8 political con/itu5ts4 ,z a contra/ to ^! anecdotes1 h[ does ! foll[+ incid5t impress y8 ,walk+ d[n ,broadway1 9 ,new ,york1 "o bright morn+ ) a di/+ui%$ ,am]ican /atesman1 he sudd5ly came to a full halt be=e a %[-w9d[ 9 :i* glitt]$1 among m9or matt]s1 a sup]b c&elabra1 9 all ! glory ( gild+ & p5dants4 ,t's a v h&some affair1 ,lunettes1 said my companion2 let u /ep 9 "h a mom5t4 ,we ent]$ accord+ly4 ,a salesman came =w>d4 ,:at is ! price ( t c&elabra1 9 ! w9d[8 inquir$ ! /atesman4 ,six hundr$ doll>s1 repli$ ! "y man4 ,pack x up & s5d x to ,m----1 repli$ my fri5d1 turn+ to g4 ,& ! bill1 sir8 ,y may s5d ! bill to me--to ,d---- ,w----1 at ,wa%+ton4 ,i happ5$ to "k t ! great man _h1 only )9 a day or two1 be5 releas$1 by ! g5]osity ( sev]al ( 8 p]sonal fri5ds1 f an emb>go ^u 8 movem5ts t w\ld o!rwise h prev5t$ 8 eloqu5t ?und] f be+ he>d 9 ! ,national ,s5ate6 99 99 99 99 99 ,! massive head & /ately be>+ ( ,john ,m>%all always rise be=e my m9d's eye1 :5 ,i recall ?is *>act]i/ic illu/ration ( 8 native manl9ess3 ,! ,*ief ,ju/ice 0 9 ! habit ( go+ to m>ket himself1 & c>ry+ home 8 pur*ases4 ,he might frequ5tly be se5 at sunrise1 ) p\ltry 9 "o h& & vegetables 9 ! o!r4 ,on "o ( ^! occasions1 a "y ,nor!rn]1 :o _h rec5tly remov$ to ,ri*mond1 & ?us become a fell[-t[nsman ( ! great ,virg9ian1 0 he>d l\dly compla9+ t no "o c\ld be f\nd to c>ry home 8 turkey4 ,! ,*ief ,ju/ice1 :o 0 unkn[n to ! new-com]1 advanc+1 inquir$ :]e ! /rang] liv$ & on be+ in=m$1 said1 v quietly--,t is on my way2 ,i w take x = y2 & receiv+ ! turkey1 walk$ briskly away4 ,:5 he rea*$ ! h\se t _h be5 designat$1 ,m>%all await$ ! arrival ( ! own]1 & deliv]$ up 8 burd54 ,:at %all ,i pay y8 inquir$ ! y\?4 ,no?+1 :atev]1 repli$ ! biograph] ( ,wa%+ton1 x 0 all 9 my way1 & n ! slighte/ tr\ble--y are welcome2 & he pursu$ 8 c\rse4 ,:o is t polite old man8 ask$ ! "y /rang] ( a by-/&]4 ,he 0 answ]$--,t is ,john ,m>%all1 ,*ief ,ju/ice ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,i well rememb]1 too1 h[ (t5 ,i us$ to jo9 my old fri5d1 ,*ief ,ju/ice ,sp5c]1 ( ,new ,york1 z he climb$ ! long hill lead+ to 8 resid5ce1 at ,albany1 ) a load ( p\ltry 9 8 h&4 ,& ,i d>e say 8 great-he>t$ bro!r-9-law1 ,de ,witt ,cl9ton1 (t5 did ! same ?+4 ,c]ta9 ,i am1 t he 0 ! mo/ uno/5tati\s ( human be+s1 z simple & natural z a boy1 to ! end ( 8 days4 99 99 99 99 99 ,i h ! vanity to believe t y w n h =gott5 ! little sket* ,i gave y1 9 a previ\s lett]1 ( my int]e/+ "y fri5d ,julia ,pet]s4 ,n long aft] my brief acqua9tance ) h]--t is1 )9 a ye>--,i receiv$ a newspap] neatly inclos$1 & seal$ ) a fanciful device1 9 prettily-t9t$ wax1 :i* be+ int]pret$ = me by a fair adept 9 su* matt]s1 0 said to read--,love1 or ,cupid1 c>ry+ a budget to y f me4 ,! foll[+ p>agraph 0 c>efully m>k$3 ,,m>ri$3--,9 ! ,*ur* ( ! ,holy ,innoc5ts1 9 ?is village1 on ,tuesday1 ,may #ab?1 by ! ,rev4 ,b---- ,y----1 ,/4 ,john ,b5ton & ,julia ,a4 ,pet]s1 daught] ( ! late ,fitz-,james ,pet]s1 ,esq41 ( ,pr9ceton1 ,n4 ,j4 ,!n foll[$ ?is s5t5ce1 9 l>ge *>act]s3 ,,! ,,pr9t] ,,& ,,! ',,c>ri]' ,,ackn[l$ge ,a ,,b\ntiful ,,receipt ,,( ,,sup]b ,,w$d+-,,cake4- - - ,may e bless+ att5d ! happy pair6 ,i1 too1 _h my %>e ( ! w$d+-cake1 accompani$ by v ta/eful1 simple c>ds1 z well z a previ\s invitation to ! w$d+1 writt5 jo9tly by ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,y----1 & 9 t]ms mo/ flatt]+ly cordial1 & complim5t>y4 ,mrs4 ,y---- & ,i _h1 by ?is "t1 ex*ang$ lett]s m ?an once4 ,i w give y1 z a specim5 ( ! agreeable epi/ol>y /yle ( my fair fri5d1 ! foll[+ communication1 :i* rea*$ me "s two or ?ree mon?s aft] ! m>riage ( h] si/]4 ,,rectory1 ----1 ,aug4 #bb;d1 ----4 ,,de> ,,col4 ,,lunettes3-- ,i avail myself ( my v fir/ leisure to comply ) ! reque/ conta9$ 9 y\r mo/ k9d & acceptable lett] ( la/ week4 ,:e!r y\r amiable polit5ess does n ov]rate my capacity to write a 'true woman's lett]--full ( little significant details & p>ticul>ities1' rema9s to be se54 ,i w d my be/1 at lea/1 & 'naught ext5uate1 nor set d[n aught 9 malice4' ,i h>dly "k :]e to beg91 9 answ] to y\r qu]y ab\t ! 'possibility ( ! mo/ economical "y p manag+ to live on s small an income4' ,! tru? is1 ,julia & ,i1 ?anks to a judici\s "m1 7 practically educat$1 :i* makes all ! diff]5ce 9 ! _w 9 a woman's capacity to 'make ! worse appe> ! bett] reason' 9 matt]s ( dome/ic managem5t4 ,! h\se !y live 9 is _! own4 ,mr4 ,b5ton1 =tunately1 possess$ ! means ( fully pay+ = x 7he 0 entirely frank ) ,mr4 ,y---- ab\t all ^! matt]s1 f ! beg9n+7 & ,julia 0 able to furni% x simply1 ?\gh com=tably4 ,x is a small e/abli%m5t1 to be sure1--a little h\se & a little g>d51 b x is _! own1 & t gives x a *>m :i* x w\ld n o!rwise possess4 ,!y feel t !y w h ! b5efit ( su* improvem5ts z !y may make1 & x is wond]ful :at an effect ?is consci\sness produces4 ,! h\se 0 a pla91 bald-look+ build+ en\gh1 :5 ,fitz-,james b\ght x4 ,julia said x w\ld be a bold poetic lic5se to call x a cottage6--b he has /udi$ ar*itecture1 at int]vals1 z he has _h "t1 ) a view to future advancem5t1 & s he devis$1 & p>tly con/ruct$1 ta/eful little ornam5ts to surm\nt ! w9d[s1 & a v pretty ru/ic por* 9 front4 ,! effect 0 really almo/ magical :5 unit$ ) ! s(t1 w>m color t took ! place ( ! gl>+ :ite ( :i* e "o is becom+ s tir$4 ,x is q picturesque1 ,i assure y1 n[4 ,z a romantic "y lady said ( x--'x is l ! cottages we read (1--q a picture-place4' ,b1 pretty & ta/eful z x is outside1 "o mu/ become an inmate ( ,julia's little ,ed51 to "k half its claims to admiration4 ,x is j ! neate/1 snugge/1 cosie/ little ne/ 7by ! way !y call x ',cosey ,cottage1' z y w please rememb] :5 y write1 de> sir7 y c imag9e4 ,!re is no?+ gr&1 or ev5 elegant1 p]haps1 b e "p is ?or\ghly furni%$ = conv5i5ce & com=t1 & ev]y?+ corresponds4 ,x is n l "s city h\ses ,i h be5 91 :]e ev]y?+ 0 exp5d$ 9 gl>e & display 9 ! two p>lors--'unwisely kept = %[1' & up-/airs & 9 ! kit*51 ! mo/ scanty1 com=tless arrangem5ts4 ,julia's c>pets & curta9s are q inexp5sive1 b ! colors are well *os5 = h>mony ( effect4 7,julia r prides h]self ^u hav+ ?+s arti/ic1 z %e expresses x1 ev5 to ! loop+ up ( a curta947 ,!re is a sort ( indescribable expression ab\t ! little p>lor1 :i*1 by ! way1 !y really use1 daily--h] fri5ds say--',h[ mu* ?is is l ,julia6' ,"s ( ,julia's crayon heads1 & a sket* or two ( ,mr4 ,b5ton's are hung 9 ! diff]5t rooms1 & !y h contriv$1 or r imitat$1 7= ,i believe ,/4 ,john said x 0 a ,fr5* idea7 ! prettie/ little brackets1 :i* are dispos$ ab\t ! walls & corn]s ( ! p>lor4 ,!y are only r\gh ?+s t h] husb& makes up1 cov]$ by ,julia1 ) "s d>k mat]ial1 & ornam5t$ ) fr+e1 co/+ almo/ no?+1 b s pretty 9 effect = support+ vases ( fl[]s or little figures1 or some?+ ( t k9d4 ,!n !re is a t9y place1 op5+ f ! p>lor1 dignifi$ ) ! "n ( libr>y1 :]e ,julia & ,b5ton 'drap$1' & 'adju/$1' & re-drap$1 & re-adju/$1 to _! inf9ite enjoym5t & cont5t1 & some:at to my amusem5t1 ,i w confess to y1 de> sir4 ,inde$ !y trot 9 h>ness1 to borr[ "o ( ,/4 ,john's phrases1--mo/ ?or\ghly mat*$1 z well z mat$1 & g be/ toge!r4 ,!y ?9k s1 at lea/1 ,i %\ld inf]1 z !y always are toge!r1 if possible4 ,julia helps ,b5ton 9 ! g>d5--holds ! trees & %rubs :ile he places !m1 & ties up ! creep+-roses1 & o!r ?+s he arranges ov] ! por*1 & ar\nd ! w9d[s1 & assi/s him ) ! light] "w ( manufactur+ ru/ic seats & /&s1 & baskets = ! g>d5 & summ]-h\se2 & ,b5ton 7:o has q a set ( tools7 puts up %elves & v>i\s contrivances ( t sort1 & did help to lay ! c>pets1 etc41 ,julia told me4 ,inde$1 :ile ,i 0 ) !m1 ,mr4 ,b5ton's daily life con/antly rem9d$ me ( ! beautiful injunction--',let e man %[1 by 8 k9d acts & good de$s1 h[ mu* ( ,heav5 he has 9 him4' ,b ,i only tire y1 de> sir1 by my poor attempts to portray my si/]'s simple happ9ess--y mu/ see x = y\rself6 ,i make no apology = ! m9ut5ess ( my details1--if !y seem pu]ile1 ,colonel ,lunettes has himself to ?ank = my frankness1 b ,i h yet to le>n t my valu$ fri5d says1 or writes1 :at he does n mean4 ,i h left to ! la/--because s pleasant a !me1--"s ref]5ce to ,julia's pride & delight 9 y\r beautiful bridal-gift to h]4 ,%e has1 no d\bt1 long s9ce1 writt5 to ?ank y2 b ,i _c d5y myself ! gratification ( tell+ y h[ mu* %e values & enjoys x1--f my own obs]vation4 ,x is really noticeable too1 h[ exactly x suits ) all ! o!r table appo9tm5ts %e has--7unless p]haps x is a %ade too h&some7 only ano!r pro( ( ,colonel ,lunettes' f9e ta/e6 ,mr4 ,y----1 to tease ,julia1 ask$ h] "o ev5+1 :5 %e 0 indulg+ 9 a repetition ( h] usual eulogy ^u ! gift & ! giv]1 :e!r %e really meant to say t %e pref]r$ a *9a tea-pot1 sug>-b[l1 & cream-cup1 to silv] ones4 ',inde$ ,i d1' said %e1 'a silv] tea-s]vice = me1 w\ld be sickli$ o'er ) ! pale ca/ ( ?\ght6 ,x w\ld n suit my /yle at all4' ,julia says %e %all nev] be p]fectly happy until %e makes tea = ,colonel ,lunettes1 f h] beautiful *9a1 & ,mr4 ,b5ton says ,colonel ,lunettes is ! only man 9 ! _w ( :om he is jeal\s6 ,^u ?is1 !re always foll[s a g5tle 7v g5tle7 twit*+ ( ,/4 ,john's :isk]s1 ( :i*1 ,i w add1 by way ( a description ( ! p]sonnel ( ! "y man1 he has a pair z black & curl+ z ,mr4 ,y----'s1--inde$1 ,i mu/ conc$e t ,julia's husb& is almo/ z h&some z my own6 ,we are all eag]ly anticipat+ ! fulfillm5t ( y\r promise to visit our beautiful valley1 :ile rob$ 9 ! gorge\s hues ( ,autumn4 ,mr4 ,y---- & ,i1 are arrang+ ev]y?+ ) ref]5ce to s agreeable an ev5t2--',we w g !re1 or see t1' we say1 ':5 ,colonel ,lunettes comes4' ,julia1 too1 is look+ =w>d1 ) mu* pleasure1 to welcom+ s covet$ a gue/4 ',i hope we %all be able to make ! ,colonel com=table1 9 our quiet way1' %e always says1 :5 speak+ ( y\r promis$ visit2 'y1 & ,mr4 ,y----1 are s us$ to h ! bi%op1 & o!r celebrities1 t y don't "k any?+ ab\t be+ n]v\s1 at su* times2 b poor me--j beg9n+1 & su* a novice6' ,^u ?is1 h] husb& always appeals to me1 to say :e!r ,i h nic] ?+s to eat1 any:]e1 'ev5 at home1' & :e!r any s5sible man c\ld n cont5t himself1 ev5 9 su* a 'little box1' = a few days1 at lea/2 especially1 :5 well assur$ h[ happy & honor$ a c]ta9 "y lady w be1 on ! occasion4 ,& ,i mu/ say1 = ,julia1 t h] v]satile p[]s are fully illu/rat$ 9 h] h\sekeep+4 ,mr4 ,y---- decl>es t nobody b 8 wife c make su* bread--a p]fect cure = dyspepsia6 &1 z = ! pumpk9-pies6--well1 ^u ! :ole1 he has decid$ t we ought to sp5d ,?anksgiv+ at ',cosey ,cottage4' ,i h omitt$ to m5tion t1 at ,julia's e>ne/ in/ance1 we left h] little namesake--',colonel ,lunettes' pet1' z %e delights to call h]self--) h]1 :5 we 7 !re4 ,i h>dly knew h[ to give h] up1 ?\gh b = a few weeks1 ev5 to h] aunt4 ,j be=e we came away1 ,i said to h]1 ',i hope ,aunt ,julia1 & ,uncle ,/4 ,john1 won't spoil y1 my d>l+2 y\r aunt has promis$ to scold y1 :5 y are naughty4' ',oh1 b 'ou see1 mamma1 ,i don't nev] mean to be naughty1' %e answ]$1 almo/ /opp+ my brea? ) h] little *ubby arms cl++ ab\t my neck4 ,p]suad$1 de> sir1 t y w h 'supp$ y\r full1' ev5 to repletion1 ( a 'true woman's lett]1' ,i w only add to ,mr4 ,y----'s k9de/ remembrances & reg>ds1 ! s9c]e assurance t ,i am1 z ev]1 ,y\r atta*$ & grateful ,,cecilia ,d4 ,y----4 ,,col4 ,,h5ry ,,lunettes4 ,& n[1 my de> nephews1 t ! bless+ ( ,heav5 may re/ ^u y1 always1 9 ,life's e>ne/ toil & endeavor1 is ! affectionate & he>tfelt pray] & f>ewell ( y\r ,,uncle ,,hal4 ,,! ,,end4 ,transcrib]'s ,note ,i h us$ to d5ote use ( und]l9$ text4 ,inconsi/5cies h be5 reta9$ 9 =matt+1 spell+1 hyph5ation1 punctuation1 & gramm>1 except :]e indicat$ 9 ! li/ bel[3 - ,p]iod add$ aft] s]mon on ,page vii - ,,pate *ang$ to ,,pate on ,page x - ,aqua9tances *ang$ to ,acqua9tances on ,page xiv - ,p]iod *ang$ to a comma aft] ,reg>d on ,page xv - ,p]iod *ang$ to a comma aft] ,tribute on ,page xv - ,da% add$ aft] etc4 on ,page xvi - ,da% add$ aft] ,importance on ,page xviii - ,p]iod *ang$ to a comma aft] ,society on ,page xvix - ,p]iod *ang$ to a comma aft] ,b\*e on ,page xvix - ,p]iod *ang$ to a comma aft] ,relaxation on ,page xvix - ,p]iod *ang$ to a comma aft] ,remorse on ,page xvix - ,p]iod *ang$ to a comma aft] ,pa?os on ,page xvix - ,p]iod *ang$ to a comma aft] ,wit on ,page xvix - ,p]iod *ang$ to a comma aft] ,draw+-room on ,page xvix - ,p]iod *ang$ to a comma aft] ,intellect on ,page xvix - ,comma mov$ f mid-l9e to imm$ately aft] ,discussion on ,page xvix - ,p]iod *ang$ to a comma aft] ,bagatelle on ,page xvix - ,p]iod *ang$ to a comma aft] ,epicureanism on ,page xvix - ,p]iod *ang$ to a comma aft] ,sket* on ,page xvix - ,,ona?an *ang$ to ,,jona?an_/sc on ,page xxi - compatable *ang$ to compatible on ,page xxiii - s *ang$ to 8 on ,page #de - em9at$ *ang$ to emanat$ on ,page #dg - ,d\ble quotes *ang$ to s+le quotes ar\nd ,kossu?1 on ,page #ec - pate *ang$ to pate on ,page #fb - s+l>ly *ang$ to s+ul>ly on ,page #ff - self control *ang$ to self-control on ,page #gh - ,p]iod add$ aft] h] on ,page #hf - ,quote add$ be=e ,i on ,page #hg - ,johna?an *ang$ to ,jona?an on ,page #hi - ,s+le r ?an d\ble quotes us$ ar\nd & "h1 on ,page #hi - ,d\ble quotes *ang$ to s+le quotes be=e ,i & aft] madame1 on ,page #ij - ,d\ble quotes *ang$ to s+le quotes be=e t & aft] y8 on ,page #ij - ,d\ble quote add$ be=e ,! on ,page #ij - ,d\ble quote add$ be=e ,be=e on ,page #ij - ,d\ble quote add$ be=e ,! on ,page #ij - ,d\ble quote add$ be=e ,y & d\ble quotes be=e ,y & aft] madame8 *ang$ to s+le quotes on ,page #ij - ,d\ble quote add$ be=e ,& & d\ble quotes be=e ,& & aft] com-=-ta-ble8 *ang$ to s+le quotes on ,page #ij - ,d\ble quote add$ be=e ,no on ,page #ij - ,d\ble quote add$ be=e ,bi5 & aft] please6' & spok5 text plac$ )9 s+le quotes on ,page #ij - ,quote remov$ aft] y8 on ,page #aje - nur s]y *ang$ to nurs]y on ,page #aad - ,s+le quote add$ be=e cause on ,page #aag - ,d\ble quote add$ aft] m9i/]8' on ,page #abj - dont *ang$ to don't on ,page #abj - ext]ta9+ *ang$ to ent]ta9+ on ,page #abc - primative *ang$ to primitive on ,page #abd - ,p]iod add$ aft] door on ,page #abd - ,s+le dot replac$ by colon aft] said on ,page #abe - ,p]iod add$ aft] process on ,page #abi - ! ! *ang$ to ! on ,page #aci - ,quote remov$ aft] morals6 on ,page #aci - grooms man *ang$ to groomsman on ,page #adj - ,quotation m>ks correct$ to %[ s+le quotes = dialogue & d\ble quotes at ! />t ( p>agraphs ?r\gh\t ! anecdote on pages #adc & #add - ,d\ble quote remov$ aft] monum5t1' on ,page #aej - a/hetical *ang$ to ae/hetical on ,page #aej - n *ang$ to 9 on ,page #aei - ,d\ble quotes 9 ?is p>agraph *ang$ to s+le quotes & d\ble quote add$ at />t ( p>agraph on ,page #ahb - ,d\ble quotes 9 ?is p>agraph *ang$ to s+le quotes & d\ble quote add$ at />t ( p>agraph on ,page #ahb - ,d\ble quotes 9 ?is p>agraph *ang$ to s+le quotes & d\ble quote add$ at />t ( p>agraph on ,page #ahb - ,comma remov$ aft] said on ,page #ahh - ,s+le quote add$ aft] *air1 on ,page #ahh - ,d\ble quote add$ be=e ,well on ,page #aij - ,d\ble quote remov$ be=e ',all on ,page #aii - ,d\ble quote *ang$ to a s+le quote be=e ,i on ,page #bjj - ,d\ble quote *ang$ to a s+le quote aft] nurs]y-cry on ,page #bjj - ,d\ble quote *ang$ to a s+le quote be=e my on ,page - ,d\ble quote *ang$ to a s+le quote aft] to-night2 on ,page #bjj - ,p]iod add$ aft] rank on ,page #bab - a*ievm5ts *ang$ to a*ievem5ts on ,page #bad - ,p]iod add$ aft] s5suality on ,page #bae - hea? 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