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The Book of Good Manners; a Guide to Polite Usage for All Social Functions by Walter Cox Green
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INVALID'S. See INVALID'S CALLS.

SUNDAY. See SUNDAY CALLS.



CANCELING DINNERS. When it becomes necessary for
a hostess to cancel or postpone a dinner, she
should send as soon as possible, either by
special delivery or messenger, a letter to each
guest who has accepted the invitation. The
letter, written either in the first or third person,
should state the reason and express
regrets.



CANCELING WEDDINGS. See WEDDINGS-INVITATIONS
RECALLED.



CANES. A cane is the correct thing for a man when
walking, except when engaged in business.
It should be held a few inches below the
knob, ferrule down, and should, like umbrellas,
be carried vertically.

CALLING. When making a formal or brief call
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