The best way to get to know someone is to invite them for tea

Arrange the flowers, admire the horses, play with the dogs

It’s good to have someone in the family who plays the piano very well

Make the room pretty, invite people over, and feed them

Wit will get you a long way

Graciousness is a virtue

Wear the right hat for the occasion

An invitation is best replied to promptly

Do not show up uninvited, likewise do not overstay your welcome

Candlelight is always flattering

Reciprocate

The afternoon is for reading

Correspondence can be tricky

Share the harvest

A trip to the seashore cures many ills

Fresh air and exercise are always beneficial

Appearances can be deceiving

People who don’t keep their word should not be trusted

Kindness should not be mistaken for sincerity

When heartbroken, arrange for a change of scene in society

Miscommunication is the cause of most strife

It may take twenty or thirty years, but love usually works out

Apologize with grace

One’s life can change in an instant

Many are victims of circumstance

Some things are not meant to be

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