Creator
Emily Thornwell
Title
Lady’s Guide to Perfect Gentility, in Manners, Dress, and Conversation. Also a useful instructor in letter writing, toilet preparations, fancy needlework, millinery, dressmaking, care of wardrobe.
Coverage
New York
Publisher
Derby & Jackson
Date
1859
Description
A guide to Victorian manners and general social instruction.
How to treat flattery.—If a gentleman approaches you with words of flattery, and profuse attentions, especially after a short acquaintance, extend no encouraging smile or word; for a flatterer can never be otherwise than an unprofitable companion. It is better, by a dignified composure, to appear not to notice, than, with smiles and blushes, to disclaim flattery….
Source
From the collection of Karolyne H.C. Garner