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Tonight we'll be reading selections from the Gentlemen's Book of Eticate and Manual of Politeness,

written by Cecil B Hartley in 1860.

This newscast was surprised to find nothing online about the author, besides having written another book on the life of Daniel Boone.

Perhaps it is not coincidental that the author of the Lady's Book of book of etiquette was published the same year by an author with the same last name, Florence Hartley. Let's get cozy. Close your eyes.

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Now, take a few deep breaths.

Chapter 4, etiquette in the street.

A gentleman will always be polite in the parlor, dining room, and in the street. This last clause will especially include courtesy

towards ladies no matter what may be their age or position.

A man who will annoy or insult a woman in the street lowers himself to a brute,

no matter whether he offends by look, word, or gesture.

There are several little forms of etiquette given below, the observance of which will mark the gentleman in the street.

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