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This episode is supported by Baby Goats. Tonight we'll be reading from the Ladies Book of etiquette and manual of politeness written in

1860 by Florence Hartley. Hartley was a Victorian era writer whose work was meant for women of the era covering topics of etiquette and

needlework. She was also an advocate for women's health.

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Chapter 4 How to Beh behave at a hotel.

In America, where the mania for traveling extends through all classes from the highest

to the lowest, a few hints upon deportment at a hotel will not be a miss, and these hints are especially

addressed to ladies traveling alone. When you arrive at the hotel, inquire at

once for the proprietor. Tell him your name and address and ask him to conduct you to a good room, naming the length of time you purpose occupying it.

You may also request him to wait upon you to the table and allot you a seat.

As the hours for meals at a large hotel are very numerous.

It is best to mention the time when you wish to breakfast, dine, or sup.

If you stay more than one day at the hotel, do not tax the proprietor with the duty of

escorting you to the table more than once. Request one of the waiters always to meet you as you enter and wait upon you to your seat.

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