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crumbs and gravy, and as a token that he had done, he turned his tea-cup bottom upwards. When I saw this last trick, I could not help thinking of that bristly animal, which, when he has eat all that he can force down, roots the trough over.

11. In all the actions of Low breeding, there seemed to be a lack of that gracefulness so conspicuous in well bred people; and he seemed to have habituated himself to rough and uncultivated manners. On my part, I was convinced, that he had never seriously considered that man in his uncultivated state, is unfit for society, and that he must have alt his ways and manners refined, before he can be truly pleasing to those around him.

Table Monitor.

Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.

1. Here then is the pattern which Jesus has set; And his good example we cannot forget :

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With thanks for his blessings his word we'll obey;
But on this occasion we've somewhat to say.

2. We wish to speak plainly and use no deceit ;
We like to see fragments left wholesome and neat.
To customs and fashions we make no pretense;
Yet think we can tell what belongs to good sense.

3. What we deem good order, we're willing to state;
Eat hearty and decent, and clear out our plate :
Be thankful to Heaven for what we receive,
And not make a mixture or compound to leave.

4. We find of those bounties which Heaven does give,
That some live to eat, and, that some eat to live,—
That some think of nothing but pleasing the taste,
And care very little how much they do waste.

5. Though Heaven has bless'd us with plenty of food: Bread, butter and honey and all that is good;

We lothe to see mixtures where gentle folks dine, Which scarcely look fit for the poultry or swine.

6. We often find left on the same China dish,

Meat, applesauce, pickle, brown bread and mine'd fish,
Another's replenish'd with butter and cheese,
With pie, cake and toast, perhaps, added to these.

7. Now if any virtue in this can be shown,
By peasant, by lawyer or king on the throne,
We freely will forfeit whatever we've said,
And call it a virtue to waste meat and bread.

8. Let none be offended at what we here say;
We candidly ask you, is that the best way?
If not, lay such customs and fashions aside,
And take this monitor henceforth for your guide.

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SECTION VI.

Behavior in Company.

1. When you are in company, be careful not to talk too loud, nor too much.

2. Strive to appear pleasant, whether you have occasion to speak or not.

3. Nothing is more disagreeable than for a person to engross the whole conversation to himself; or, on the contrary, to come into a pleasant company and sit without saying a word, or even smiling.

4. Avoid telling stories in company, unless they are short and applicable to the subject you are upon; relate them in as few words as you can, and give the right meaning.

5. Avoid unnecessary repetitions, such as, says he, said I, and such like.

6. Never hold a person by the arm, nor detain him in any way, to make him hear your story out; for if he is not as willing to hear your story, as you are to tell it, you had better break off in the middle; for if you tire him once, he will be afraid to listen to you a second time.

7. Never take another's story from him because you think you can tell it better; nor answer a question that is put to another.

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8. Always look at the person who speaks to you, and pay attention and give a proper answer: for if you do not, it shows that you slight him, and do not think what he says worth your attention.

9. It is extremely rude and ill behavior to whisper in company, or to mock, or laugh slightingly at any in the company; or to be winking or squinting at some one, or to be jogging the one next to you with your elbow.

10. Whistling, drumming with the hands or feet, or getting up often to look out at the windows, and such like tricks, are indecent in company.

11. When you come into company where people are talking, never ask, What are you talking about? Who is it? What is it? &c. If it be proper for you to know, ask one alone, handsomely.

12. When you speak in company, in the praise of any person, never say, He is the best man that ever I saw; or the handsomest, or the wisest; nor use any such extravagant expressions concerning him; for this convinces the company, that you esteem the person you are praising above them. It is better to say, He is a good man, or a very wise man, or a handsome man.

13. Never go between two that are talking together; nor run up towards others when they are talking to hear what they say.

14. Always sit erect in company, not in a leaning or crooked posture, nor with your feet stretched out in the way of others; and be careful not to sit with your feet too far apart.

15. When you stand up, stand erect and trim, and

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not loll and lean against the walls. Be careful not to appear stiff, as though you were screwed up and in bondage.

16. Never allow yourself in any thing to offend your company, nor make any unnecessary ado if any of the company choose to smoke; but bear it patiently, or peaceably withdraw.

17. Strive to be still, when others are singing or reading.

18. Never allow yourself to nickname any one; nor to use vulgar expressions; such as, hang it, plague on it, and the like; it shows low breeding.

19. Never be fond of asking questions in company, lest you show your folly and ignorance; for those who are silent upon a subject that they do not understand, often pass as well as those who understand it; yea, a fool's silence often passes for wisdom.

20. Be careful not to promise more, nor boast of more than you can perform. For,

"A man of words and not of deeds,

Is like a garden full of weeds;
Wherein no fruits or flowers grow,

But such as are both mean and low.

21. "Put not your hand to any part of the body not ordinarily discovered in company."

22. "When you blow your nose, let your handkerchief be used, and make not a noise in so doing."

23. "Gnaw not your nails, pick them not, nor bite them with your teeth."

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