he will afford all necessary information and assistance to those who politely request it.

Lady travelers.-Ladies very frequently travel without any escort, and they may do so without the least fear of annoyance, provided they indicate by their dress, manner, conversation, and conduct that they are well bred. It is the rarest occurrence that a woman, who is actuated by right principles and good sense, is disturbed in the slightest degree.

It is related of Miss Anna Dickinson, who has traveled thousands of miles through the country to fulfill her engagements as a public lecturer, that she was never insulted but once. Her traveling manager stated that, “While traveling west, she was asleep in a car at night, with her head resting upon her muff, on the back of a seat, when a man sat down beside her, and pressed her foot with his. Miss Dickinson wakened instantly, looked him full in the eye, and said: 'Do that again, and I will call the conductor, and have you put off the train.' The man went into another car." Dignified self-possession and conscious virtue are all that is needed to insure immunity from all rudeness and impertinence.

Traveling acquaintances.-The rules already given for politeness have a special application when traveling. Young people should bear in mind that all well-dressed people are not necessarily members of good society, and while it is their duty to treat every person with civility, they should be extremely careful in permitting any one, whether male or female, to exercise any familiarity not warranted among entire strangers. A respectful reserve should always be maintained, and anything like undue freedom should be promptly checked.

Selfishness.-Everything affecting the convenience, comfort, and health of the passengers is worthy of our attention.

If women act rudely in traveling, who is to blame if they are insulted? What is said of Anna Dickinson? What is necessary to prevent insult and annoyance? Is care necessary in making traveling acquaintances? Why?

We have no right to do anything which may prove disagreeable or injurious to those who have an equal right to be consulted. It may be agreeable for one to open the window, but if those who sit behind are inconvenienced by the breeze, or dust, or cinders, it would certainly be very uncivil to insist that it should remain open.

Patience and good humor.-In one of the crowded eastern-bound trains, the patience of the passengers was very sorely tried by the loud and protracted cries of an infant, which appeared to be solely in charge of a man. After bearing with the disturbance some time, a nervous passenger protested against it, and demanded that the baby should be properly cared for or removed from the car. The protest drew from the gentleman who had it in charge the following explanation: "Ladies and gentlemen, I am very sorry that you have been so seriously incommoded by the cries of this child; but I beg of you to be patient, and I shall explain. It is an orphan; its mother has recently died, and I am taking it East to be cared for by its friends. The little thing is frightened, as the cars, its food, and the care it receives are strange to it. I shall do all in my power to make it comfortable and prevent further annoyance."

The sympathies of the passengers were roused, and they not only showed a willingness to endure its cries, but raised a handsome sum, by contribution, for its support. Forbearance and kindness are divine attributes, and it is our duty to cultivate them under all circumstances. A good-humored acquiescence, and the disposition to make the best out of things that are unpleasant, is the true philosophy. The habitual grumbler and fault-finder will have ample opportunity to indulge his ill-natured inclinations while traveling; but such a person is a very disagreeable companion.

How may persons exhibit selfishness in traveling? How should windows, stoves, doors, and ventilators be used? Give the anecdote of the baby traveler. What is gained by good humor? What is lost by grumbling? What is gained by faultfinding? What kind of a companion does a grumbler make?

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The hotel.-Every person, before traveling, should ascertain, if possible, the names of the hotels at which he will stop. If a memorandum be made of the name and character of the hotel, it may save considerable inconvenience and expense. Serious mistakes have arisen from not knowing just where to stop, particularly in a city. If no other source of information can be had, the conductor will tell you, if politely requested, the names and character of the various houses of entertainment. On arriving at the depot, there are generally carriages or omnibuses in waiting to deliver passengers wherever they wish to go. Selecting the conveyance, and giving the baggage-checks to the driver, you will be taken to the hotel designated.

If a gentleman, proceed at once to the office, register your name, and secure your room, to which your baggage will be promptly removed. If a lady, and without company, proceed at once to the public parlor, ring the bell, or send for the clerk, give him your name, tell him how long you expect to remain, and request him to furnish you a room, and have your baggage brought. Any information in reference to the running of cars, or to places of business, can be obtained from the clerk. There are always maid servants in attendance to give whatever information is necessary concerning the meals and ways of the house. If a lady is visited by gentlemen friends, she will see them in the public parlor. On leaving the private room, the door should be locked to prevent intrusion of those who are not authorized to enter. Nothing of value should be left lying loose about the room to serve as a temptation to any one to steal.

The table.-Well-educated persons always behave with the same courtesy and refinement when among strangers that they do among their friends at home; but vulgar people

How shall we learn at what hotel to stop? Why make a memorandum of it? What does a gentleman do first at a hotel? What shall a lady do? To whom shall she apply for information? Why? Where shall a lady receive gentlemen visitors? Why be careful about locking the door? How do refined people act at a hotel?

affect a rude, coarse independence in the hotel and at the public table, as they wish to attract attention. Because such people are expected to pay for their entertainment, it is no reason that they should be impolite and vulgar. To be illmannered and disrespectful to the servants, to scold them about the quality or preparation of the food, and to boast of good living at home, are the surest indications of a want of good culture. If there is occasion to complain of any want of civility on the part of servants of a hotel, it is very unbecoming to quarrel with them, and secure no redress. The proper way is to speak to the clerk or proprietor, and he will remove your grievances, if they are not unavoidable.

CHAPTER XLIV.

MISCELLANEOUS SUGGESTIONS.

Thanks.-Be careful to express your thanks for every act of civility you receive, even from a servant or a child. Such appreciation of kindness will win future favors and friendship.

Replies. When asked a question by a gentleman, always answer promptly, distinctly, and politely, "Yes, sir," or "No, sir." When addressed by a lady, say, "Yes, ma'm," or "No, ma'm." Such respectful replies indicate a good training.

How do some rude persons behave? How shall we treat servants? If we have a complaint, to whom shall we make it?

What is meant by miscellaneous suggestions? What is said of thanks? Replies?

Mud.-If the streets are muddy, and your shoes are soiled, be careful to use the scraper before entering the house. Muddy shoes are an abomination to good housekeepers.

Always knock.-Before entering the door of a private house or room, be careful to knock or ring, that you may not intrude upon the privacy of the occupant.

Never knock before entering a store, hotel, public office, or other place of business. Where people are expected, it is not necessary to give any warning at their entrance.

The hat. On entering a private house, a public parlor, or a church, always remove the hat, as a mark of respect to the people or the place. This should become a habit.

The door. It is evidence of great carelessness and indifference to the feelings of others to neglect to close a door on entering or leaving a room. If you open the door, be sure to turn and shut it when you pass.

Uniformity in temper.-It is not right to be variable in temper; gay to-day, and sedate to-morrow. To be uniformly kind, courteous, and considerate, is necessary to preserve respect and friendship. Moody people are very trying to their friends.

Eccentricity. Never affect eccentricity of manner, dress, or language, as the notoriety attained will not compensate for the loss of the respect and confidence of your neighbors.

System. If we wish to incommode ourselves as little as possible, and prevent annoyance to our friends, we will have a place for everything-hat, books, overshoes, and um

Mud? Of when to knock? Of when not to knock? Of the hat? The door? What is said of uniformity of temper? Of eccentricity? Of system?