Good morals and gentle manners.: For schools and families./ [By] Alex. M. Gow, A.M.

BEHAVIOR AT THE TABLE.
Parlor ornaments and books.-Scme persons are fond
of collecting pretty, delicate, and rare spec.mens of shells,
corals, pictures etc., and are very sensitive about their being
fingered by unskillful hands. When such ornaments a-re
placed upon the mantle or table, they are to be seen, but not
handled, unless at the invitation of the owner. We may
look at themn, and admire their curious combinations of
color, btut if we should ruin a delicate shell or coral by letting It fall, or in some other manner, it will be a poor apology
to say that the injury was the lesult of accident.
The breaking up.-We should not yawn in company,
nor consult the watch, as if we were tired. If it be necessary to leave before the proper time arrives for the company
to go home, it is better to do so without attracting attention. It is not discreet to "wear out one's welcome," by
staying to an unreasonable hour; it would be better to have
our friends regret our going than to wish we were gone.
When leaving the house of our entertainers, we should always see them and bid them good-bye.
CHAPTER XLII.
BEHAVIOR AT THE TABLE.
Promptness.-When the announcement is made that the
meal is ready, every one should be prompt to attend the
summons, so that no inconvenience may be occasioned by
delay. On the other hand, we should not seem hungry and
Should we handle parlor ornaments, etc.? W'hy? Why not yawn or look at.our
watch in company? How long shall we make the visit? Why? w,hat shall we
do att leaving?
what is the subject of Chapter XLII? Why should persons be prompt at the
table? Why not rush to the table?
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