p. 394 | HOST AND GUEST

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Jun 23, 1898

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 24, No. 25.

HOST AND GUEST.

WHAT to do to make the guest-chamber comfortable for the visitor who brings only a satchel: The desk, with its pen, ink, and paper; the whisk broom, with its companion, the hat brush; the work-basket, with its sewing outfit; the china tray, with its pins and hairpins; the convenient button-hook, shoe horn, and glove fastener; the comfortable water bag; the much-used bed slippers and dressing-gown, and, last but not least, the wash cloth, nail, and flesh brush—three articles which are most desirable to the wanderer and traveler.

The duties of a guest are many, and should be observed with delicacy and gracious courtesy. Always be ready when meals are served. Do not exact of your hostess that her entire time should be given for your pleasure. Conform to all the rules of the house, and particularly the hour for retiring. Be oblivious to any event of an unpleasant character. Treat the servants with consideration, and do not seemingly be affected by the crying of children or any other domestic affairs that take place in the household. Do not leave your articles of apparel here, there, and everywhere. Always stamp your letters before the morning mail is collected. Be ready to drive, walk, and make yourself generally agreeable, and, above all things, “don't dwell on the beauty of women not present or splendor of other people’s houses, or on the superiority of anybody.” Just exercise the best tact nature has given, and you will be a success.—Good Housekeeping.