author - "Mrs John M. E. W. Sherwood"

is does not, as might be supposed, expose society to theintrusion of unwelcome visitors. Tact, which is the only guidethrough the mazes of society, will enable a woman to avoidanything like an unwelcome intimacy or a doubtful acquaintance,even if such a person should "call first."Now the question comes up, and here doctors disagree: When may alady call by proxy, or when may she send her card, or when mustshe call in person? After a dinner-party a guest must call in person and inquire

is does not, as might be supposed, expose society to theintrusion of unwelcome visitors. Tact, which is the only guidethrough the mazes of society, will enable a woman to avoidanything like an unwelcome intimacy or a doubtful acquaintance,even if such a person should "call first."Now the question comes up, and here doctors disagree: When may alady call by proxy, or when may she send her card, or when mustshe call in person? After a dinner-party a guest must call in person and inquire